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WorksheetsStudent and Family Handbook Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 28mins
Sora Students earn credit by demonstrating mastery of units and abilities through:
Expeditions
Activities
ISE's
Dual Enrollment through ASU or Acadeum
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Mastery for units may be assessed and given to students through:
Tasks throughout the cycle
Participation in live sessions
The Final Deliverable
All of the above
What is true of late tasks?
They will be reviewed by an expert as long as an extension has been requested by the student
They may be submitted by the student, but no feedback will be given by the expert
They cannot be submitted, will not be assessed by their expert, and will not appear in Sora Home
Experts will explain their personal late policies during the first session of a cycle and in their syllabus
What is true of missed final deliverables?
They will not be accepted nor reviewed by an expert, unless an extension has been requested in advance
At the HS level, students may submit an ISE for the following cycle as a way to demonstrate their mastery of the units and abilities
At the MS level, parents/guardians may communicate in writing to the Dean of Students to collaborate on a plan of action to make up the missed units and abilities
If parents/guardians do not communicate in writing with their respective Dean, their student’s enrollment in subsequent cycles will be restricted
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Google doc revision history must be visible and shared with experts for tasks/final deliverables. Google docs shared without revision history will not be accepted nor reviewed.
TRUE
FALSE
What is true of AI in student work?
Students should clearly indicate any parts of their work that have been generated or significantly assisted by AI.
Students should be open and transparent about their use of AI in their work.
Students are encouraged to use AI to enhance their learning and creativity.
Students may be prohibited from from using AI by experts in certain learning experiences
All of the above
If a student attends a session with their camera off, the expert should…
Ask them to turn it on
Mark them absent
If their camera is still off at the 5-minute mark, remove the student from the Zoom meeting
Allow the student to attend camera-off if the student is sick
A student may participate in a Zoom meeting camera-off if…
They are sick
They are having a bad day
They have a bad internet connection
The rationale for a student’s camera being off has been submitted in writing by a guardian using the planned absence form on Sora Schools Home. The student will rename themselves in Zoom so that all participants are aware of the reason (for example one’s Zoom name would appear as “First name Last name - Camera off due to travel”)
All of the above
Students should participate throughout every Expedition session. When students are not actively participating, they are expected to have their microphone muted, unless otherwise instructed. What are valid forms of participation?
Speaking/asking questions
Typing a message in the chat
Emojis or other non-verbal indications in Zoom
Active listening
All of the above
Students should refrain from using memes and images in digital communication (Heartbeat, Zoom chat, etc.) that could be perceived as offensive or confusing. Many memes have long histories that have conveyed different meanings depending on the context. If one is unsure whether or not a meme or image is appropriate, it is best to not use it.
True
False
A student has a ceremonial Japanese sword mounted on the wall of their home, and it is visible in Zoom behind them. An expert should:
Do nothing; there is no harm as it is not intended to be used as a weapon
Ask the student to choose a virtual background in Zoom, and let them know that even ceremonial swords are a violation of Sora’s weapons-free virtual environment policy
Who is permitted to participate in Zoom expedition sessions and house meetings?
Sora students and staff only
A parent of a Sora student, as long as it is only occasional or brief
A sibling of a Sora student, as long as it is only occasional or brief
A friend of a Sora student, as long as it is only occasional or brief
All of the above
What are examples of supported devices for expeditions at Sora?
Smartphones
Tablets
Chromebooks
Video Game Consoles
None of the above
What is true of the naming of student profiles?
In Zoom, students must display their first and last name
In Heartbeat, students must include some recognizable form of their real name
In Heartbeat, students may use a nickname
In Zoom House Meetings, students may use a nickname
All of the above
As outlined in Sora’s Free Speech and Expression Policy, which of the following best describes the role of faculty in maintaining institutional neutrality?
Faculty should avoid discussing controversial topics entirely.
Faculty should share their personal political beliefs to guide students.
Faculty should provide a forum for students to develop their own worldview without endorsing or opposing any political or ideological cause.
Faculty should enforce a specific political ideology in the classroom.
