Proper Etiquette for Virtual Learning

Proper Etiquette for Virtual Learning

The Dos and Don'ts of Virtual Learning

Entering Into Google Meets

• Be ON TIME! You must be on Google Meets for the entire class period unless otherwise stated by your teacher. 

• You can keep your camera on or off depending on what you are more comfortable with.

• If your camera is turned on, please make sure you and your background are SCHOOL APPROPRIATE. 

• When you enter the Google Meet turn off your mic. Please turn on your mic when asking or answering a question.

Multiple Choice

True or False: You MUST have your camera on when you are in Google Meets for Virtual Learning.

• True

• False

Proper Ways to Seek the Attention of Your Teacher on Google Meets

• Raise Your hand via the raise hand emoji

• Type your question in the chat bar. 

• If your teacher is NOT speaking OR addressing the class, you can turn on your mic and politely ask your question.

Google Classroom

• Google Classroom is designed to be organized on the Classwork tab. Please click on Classwork to find the organized list of activities and assignments.

• Filter the topics by clicking on the topic title.

•  As you are working each cycle, look for the cycle topic.

• Remember Do-Nows will be separate and so will the cycle calendars.

Multiple Choice

Where in the Google Classroom should you click to find your assignments?

• Stream

• Classwork

• People

Click on "View assignment" to view the full directions.

• TIP: Hold down the CONTROL key when you click on “View assignment” to open assignment in a new tab.

• From the assignment screen, look at the right hand side. There is a "Your Work" bubble. This is where you can submit screenshots or work samples.

• ALWAYS Mark as done (or Turn in). 

Poll

When I finish an assignment, ....

• I need to turn it in or mark as done

• I email the teacher to let her know I finished it

• I finished the assignment, I am all set

How Do I Know What Work I Completed?

• Look at the icons on the assignment stripes, if they are lighter it means you have MARKED AS DONE or TURNED IN.

• The darker icons indicate you still need to turn in that activity.

Multiple Choice

True or False: If the icon is dark for an assignment that means that the assignment is completed and turned in.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Where can you find your assignments for class?

Keeping Track of the Work in All Your Classes

• Calendar shows you all the work that is assigned and when it is due for all classes.

• EACH CLASS IS SHOWN IN A DIFFERENT COLOR

Poll

Do you think the Calendar and To-Do Lists will help you keep organized with your work when virtual?

• Yes! This is a lifesaver!

• It might be useful.

• I may use it once in a while.

• Where is the Calendar?

Emailing Your Teacher

Writing to Present Your Best Selves

What to Include in a Proper Email to a Teacher

• Lead with a Clear Subject Line

• Start off with a greeting for the teacher that includes his or her name.

• Refer to the assignment you need help with

• Use manners (Please and Thank You are called the magic words!!)

• Use your best writing (not texting language)

Student Email Fail #1

Where did the student go wrong?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were issues in the email?

• No greeting

• Misspellings/ Grammar mistakes/ Texting Language

• Lacks a subject line

• Too general or specific

• Lacks manners

Student Email Fail #2

Where did the student go wrong?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were issues in the email?

• No greeting

• Misspellings/ Grammar mistakes/ Texting Language

• No subject line

• Too general or too specific

• Lacks manners

Open Ended

Email Writing Practice: You were asked to research some mindfulness techniques using only credible sources. You want to know if the source you found is credible. What should you email your teacher.