Distance Learning Questions by Dihanna Fedder https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning Make it a Dragon day! en-us 2018-08-21 14:05:23 UTC 2025-10-12 11:13:07 UTC hello@padlet.com IF (I know, our whole world is running on that one word) we end up working remotely from home, do you know if there will be hotspots available for staff? We only have our phones for internet, which works for what we need in a normal world. We are worried about the "next phase" of working remotely and having adequate access to provide our lessons digitally. dfedder https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/464394147 Answer 3/18 - That is certainly something to consider ... we do not have an answer for this question at this point.]]> 2020-03-18 12:58:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/464394147 Previously scheduled no school days https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/464442098 Would we now plan for days that were set up previously as no school days like the first two Fridays of April?

Answer:  I will ask and post answer here. Per Troy: Our school calendar has not changed. End of quarter is the same, workshop days are the same, and holidays are the same.]]> 2020-03-18 13:32:31 UTC https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/464442098 Could you give us directions on how to link our google classroom to the distance learning tab on our webpage? https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/464445684
Answer:  https://youtu.be/IRhuVc3ltQc - Please note these links WILL NOT work if the student is not enrolled in your class. ]]> 2020-03-18 13:34:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/464445684 For students without internet that we need to send paperwork home to, what is the plan for getting the paperwork back from them? Will we supply pre-addressed, stamped envelopes? https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/464487872 Answer:  The Admin team is reviewing that procedure at the next meeting (3/18).  Once that has been approved the information will be dispersed.

Nichole sent an email on 3/19 containing the procedures for the disbursement and collection of materials.]]> 2020-03-18 14:00:38 UTC https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/464487872 https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/464488427 How are we ending the quarter?  Dependent on if we are back on the 30th?
Especially for quarter classes?

Answer:  I'll see what I can find out and post here. 

From Mr. Anderson:  We will be following the school calendar.  End of quarter is April 2.  Work done during March 30-April 2 week will count for quarter 3.  Quarter 4 will start the next week.  Grades for quarter 3 will be due end of the day on Friday, April 3]]> 2020-03-18 14:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/464488427 Whitelist https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/464544393 Can we get a list of the websites that have already been added to the whitelist?

Answer:  You bet ... follow this link:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fePSAC9OcqJMZc1yyOyVwjweoVRACcf-_JXb6v5ecYM/edit#gid=0]]> 2020-03-18 14:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/464544393 Reading https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/464589275 How do we teach Reading Mastery?

Answer: Please give me a call after 12 to discuss this - I'm not entirely sure of the entire ramifications of this program ~Dihanna]]> 2020-03-18 14:57:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/464589275 is there an way on the chromebooks for students to turn a pdf copy of a worksheet into a useable/type on worksheet? Or do we need to just recreate ourselves a copy in google form? https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/464593913 Answer:  Please check the Distance Learning sheet for links on how to use Kami ... there is NO NEED to recreate! :) ]]> 2020-03-18 15:01:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/464593913 K-2 Expectations https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/464596457 What is the expectation for  grades K-2 as far as technology utilization? 

Answer: They do not have school issued devices. Technology would have to be optional.]]> 2020-03-18 15:03:03 UTC https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/464596457 USB Drives? https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/464672858 Would the school have at least 2 USB Drives for each student that does NOT have access to the internet?  That way we could give the students the same instructions and tasks as the students with online access. One USB would go to the student each week and the other come back to prep for the next?

Answer: Please see Nichole's email. We have a plan! :)]]> 2020-03-18 15:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/464672858 Websites https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/464996833 We are adding information to our websites, but do not want them published at this time. Is there a way to add info, but not publish? Can you "hide" from public view?

Answer: as long as you don't hit publish you're good to go and the public will be unable to see it.]]> 2020-03-18 19:00:31 UTC https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/464996833 If I understand correctly, Google Hangout is only available to staff? We cannot use this with our students?....yet? dfedder https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/465120547 Answer: YET is right ... we are working on synchronous video options and will add informations to Distance Learning doc one it's been ironed out.]]> 2020-03-18 19:51:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/465120547 What will be the role of paraprofessionals? Will they have access to communication with students to support them in their work if they are with them in the Gen Ed Classes? dfedder https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/465122544 Answer: There is a meeting of the Admin team tomorrow I will share this. Regarding devices, as appropriate please have paras report to the HS Media Center or Laura Michels at EL to get temporary devices.]]> 2020-03-18 19:52:27 UTC https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/465122544 KWT https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/466291004 Will students still have access to Keyboarding Without Tears by using the shortcut?

Answer: Yes - would be an awesome tool for those who have internet access. There really isn't a way to do this for those who do not have internet access.]]> 2020-03-19 13:47:35 UTC https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/466291004 Downloading YouTube Videos? https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/466353441 Is there a way we can download a YouTube video into Drive so we can share it with students without them having to go onto YouTube?

OOOORRRRRR

Is there a way to only allow students on a specific YouTube channel? 

Answer:  We will be sending out more information on this ... today.  

Updated Answer: We WILL be able to share teacher-created videos on jump drives and via Google Drive. We will be opening up YouTube next week to students in grades 3-6]]> 2020-03-19 14:20:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/466353441 Print copies https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/466598429 On the spreadsheet for students who need print copies, does the "Parent Confirm" column mean that the parent has confirmed that their child needs paper copies?  Or confirmed that they have internet access?

Answer: That means that we have confirmed with the parent that there is indeed no internet access.]]> 2020-03-19 16:24:32 UTC https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/466598429 Update on YouTube? https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/466824556 I know it was said more information was coming out today in regards to YouTube videos being downloaded/uploaded into Drive.  Any updates? 

Answer: Sent out an email at about 2:45 on 3/18 and updated Distance Learning sheet with links. Email Dihanna if you have more questions.]]> 2020-03-19 18:34:35 UTC https://padlet.com/dfedder/DistanceLearning/wish/466824556