7th Period Looking Back, Looking Ahead by Ryan Ebling https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32 Reflection on the past year, ideas for the coming year. en-us 2020-08-24 19:38:15 UTC 2020-08-25 18:39:49 UTC hello@padlet.com Remote learning in the spring allowed me to have the chance to slow down. I had a hectic Junior year and it was nice to have some time to just breathe. As a result, I was able to find ways to stay physically healthier by catching up on sleep and spend much-needed time with my family. This time also allowed me to have a better perspective on what is most important in life. pavan_acharya https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698142945 2020-08-25 18:05:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698142945 Being able to take a step back from school and sports allowed me to focus on doing what makes me happy and being ok with more time by myself. chloe_cashman https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698142992 2020-08-25 18:05:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698142992 Some positive experiences for me when we originally moved to remote learning was learning to motivate myself and remain focused while I completed the school assignments. jenna_zaengle https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698143019 2020-08-25 18:05:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698143019 christopher_mulligan https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698143445 Being at home, I had more time to put into various projects, both for fun and to prepare for the future. I was able to get a lot of work done with my college applications and sort my whole LEGO collection, just to name a couple things.]]> 2020-08-25 18:06:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698143445 https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698143577 Being able to spend time doing things I enjoy and relax at home had a positive impact. I also was able to catch up on sleep ]]> 2020-08-25 18:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698143577 Positive Experiences liam_tucker https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698143753 Having e-learning made it far harder to find motivation to complete assignments and study, but that offered an opportunity to prepare for college. If I'm not motivated enough to learn a subject at home for two months in high school, I won't have the motivation to succeed in college. I was able to see what I am capable of succeeding studying later on in life. The extra free time has also given me the opportunity to catch up on books, movies, and tv shows I've been wanting to watch/read.]]> 2020-08-25 18:06:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698143753 I enjoyed working at my own pace and having more time to spend with my family at home. jonathan_stoner https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698143847 2020-08-25 18:06:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698143847 I wasn't nearly as stressed as I normall am since our grades were final in March. This allowed me to read more and spend more time with my friends and dogs. amanda_black https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698143857 Not having to worry about school and being able to just do what I want basically just allowed me to be happy a lot more often than during a normal school year]]> 2020-08-25 18:06:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698143857 the ability to work independently was a positive experience for me, I also became extremely involved in the Black Lives Matter movement, and I got my eagle scout. andrew_benoit4 https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698143959 2020-08-25 18:06:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698143959 Being able to learn whilst not having to experience the anxiety of being surrounded by so many people and the overall disheartening atmosphere that seems to linger throughout the school building was one of my favorite aspects of eLearning. emma_letscher https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698143960 2020-08-25 18:06:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698143960 I enjoyed being able to make my own schedule and do work on my own time. Made me less stressed and feel more in control of my schoolwork. wren_rojas https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698144024 2020-08-25 18:06:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698144024 adam_pressley https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698144068 Something I learned was that the classes, sports, and activities we were in were taken for granted. I learned to appreciate the small things, the runs, the struggles, and especially the hustle and bustle of school, because without it life was kind of dull. It made me appreciate life a little bit more.]]> 2020-08-25 18:06:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698144068 isabel_knuteson https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698144398 I didn't learn very much because a lot of it was very on your own and when you wanted to do it. Also your grades couldn't really be affected. ]]> 2020-08-25 18:06:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698144398 I was able to take time for myself and spend time with my family. isabella_lau https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698144449 2020-08-25 18:06:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698144449 It was nice to have time to study on my own for AP tests. I feel like that experience helped me to become a better student in that I had to learn in a more self-guided way. emma_bleck https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698144579 2020-08-25 18:06:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698144579 Being able to spend more time with family and less stress without physically attending school. It was definitely difficult to not be able to see peers or participate in sports/other activities, but it forced me to find time to relax and enjoy smaller things in life rather than constantly packing my schedule. https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698144768 2020-08-25 18:06:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698144768 kevin_joseph https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698145258 I got more sleep! I got paid to stay home by my employer and had more time to do mini-projects during the quarantine. I felt way less stressed for school as I had more time to prepare for things. Many of my teachers were really understanding of problems during the remote learning experience.]]> 2020-08-25 18:06:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698145258 colin_furlong https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698145282 I found myself with more time and much less stress.]]> 2020-08-25 18:06:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698145282 It was nice to be able to do work at my own pace and also to take a little time away from all the stress of the normal school year. sophia_olesen https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698146227 2020-08-25 18:06:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698146227 There is a lot of trauma going on right now, between covid, BLM, and the economy. It would be impossible to to have a negative experience with at least one of those things. E-Learning was also in general a challenge andrew_benoit4 https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698146828 2020-08-25 18:07:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698146828 jonathan_stoner https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698147047 It was hard to stay focused on learning and I got distracted easily. ]]> 2020-08-25 18:07:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698147047 colin_furlong https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698147766 Going without school left me without motivation or much of a purpose/focus. I never felt lonely because I talked to friends online, but always felt low energy]]> 2020-08-25 18:07:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698147766 Some negative experiences of remote learning was how it was difficult to stay focused and how it was, at times, hard to teach myself some of the lessons and information that I was given. jenna_zaengle https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698147788 2020-08-25 18:07:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698147788 isabel_knuteson https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698147826 I think the zoom calls help a lot and are a lot more interactive than I thought they would be cause I can still interact with my classmates to understand material. I like how there is a policy of retakes so that way e learning can't harm a student that has trouble learning on their own. I also like the block schedules I think it makes it so the work amount isn't overwhelming cause you only have 3-4 classes a day. 

]]> 2020-08-25 18:07:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698147826 sebastian_gacek https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698147893 I was able to calm down a little and find a more comfortable place to work in.]]> 2020-08-25 18:07:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698147893 I had a hard time focusing when working on schoolwork. isabella_lau https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698148116 2020-08-25 18:07:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698148116 I missed being able to see my friends and teachers every day and being able to physically interact with them. It was very lonely being stuck at home. wren_rojas https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698148279 2020-08-25 18:07:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698148279 Not being able to see people in person made online work feel very lonely and boring. https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698150227 2020-08-25 18:07:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698150227 https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698150366 I wasn't able to learn as much online as I would have in person. Elearning kind of make it difficult to keep motivation to compelte everything.]]> 2020-08-25 18:07:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698150366 christopher_mulligan https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698150980 During school, I had a little bit of a hard time staying dedicated to academic work. I tended to procrastinate a lot during school days in the spring. Aside from school, it was difficult not being able to see friends for such a long time.]]> 2020-08-25 18:07:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698150980 Hard to find motivation to get all of the work done when it didn't necessarily impact your grade. This impacted me because it forced me to learn good time management strategies in order to get all of my work in and not fall behind with the material. https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698151085 2020-08-25 18:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698151085 It was hard to focus on work or stay motivated to do my assignments. sophia_olesen https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698151814 2020-08-25 18:08:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698151814 One piece of advice would be to stay in good contact with the students so they have someone to come to when they need help. I also think that the policy for redoes was a nice addition because it makes the students feel more comfortable in the new learning environment. Finally I believe that staying very involved in class and pushing students to be involved too would help the learning process. jenna_zaengle https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698151960 2020-08-25 18:08:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698151960 I had the positive experience of being able to have a more flexible schedule and do things I am passionate about, like cooking and tennis, that I wouldn't have otherwise had enough time to do with a hectic school schedule. https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698152064 2020-08-25 18:08:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698152064 adam_pressley https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698152605 I didn't learn anything in E-learning last year. I don't blame anyone, but I wish there would have been some more substance.]]> 2020-08-25 18:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698152605 I struggled a lot with not being able to see friends during quarantine because I have always fed off of being in group settings and interacting with others. chloe_cashman https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698152710 2020-08-25 18:08:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698152710 I think that the zoom calls and office hours will help keep students engaged will make it possible to have more access to the help that they need while at home. jonathan_stoner https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698152747 2020-08-25 18:08:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698152747 andrew_benoit4 https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698152825 I think the schools needs to take firmer actions on issues relating to BLM and Covid. There is plenty of opportunity for the school to improve both for themselves and the students and they haven't taken advantage of it. Also, more structure and more flexibility]]> 2020-08-25 18:08:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698152825 Both my parents had essential jobs and none of my siblings live at home so I was alone for 20 hours a day. Now I feel like I need more alone time than I used to before quarantine which is neither a positive nor a negative but it feels weird that those few months changed me so much. emma_bleck https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698153038 2020-08-25 18:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698153038 emma_letscher https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698153793 The very same school atmosphere that causes such negative feelings also motivates me to hyperfocus on my school work and be as productive as possible. The environment at home is too comfortable, and it is easy to get distracted and unmotivated]]> 2020-08-25 18:08:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698153793 sebastian_gacek https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698154013 It was easier to get distracted and learning the material online wasn't the same as learning it in school]]> 2020-08-25 18:08:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698154013 isabella_lau https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698154093 I think keeping classwork interactive will help keep everyone focused. It is already stressful to be learning at home so holding back on giving a lot of extra work would be helpful. I also think having deadlines and open lines of communication will help everything go more smoothly.]]> 2020-08-25 18:08:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698154093 umm I actually didn't really have a negative experience. I still did my work and felt like I learned a lot, but I guess I did miss connecting more with my teachers and classmates amanda_black https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698154640 2020-08-25 18:08:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698154640 kevin_joseph https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698154687 Because of all of the slack given to us by the world, I didn't really feel too motivated to do everything I used to do. I felt like I was alone as well, not having the passive motivation of all of my peers. I also felt petrified of COVID-19 and was really scared to return to 'normalcy' and life before the virus. My ACT's kept on getting cancelled as well.]]> 2020-08-25 18:08:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698154687 liam_tucker https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698154723 Needing to stay home in order to keep people safe makes it much harder to have normal human interaction. It's been tough not getting to see my friends and other friendly faces every day.]]> 2020-08-25 18:08:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698154723 adam_pressley https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698154787 Make zoom calls engaging with open ended conversation. 
Take time to give projects off the call that give students some creative space.
Keep some structure we had before, deadlines, projects and keep some normalcy.]]> 2020-08-25 18:08:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698154787 Not having the chance to see my classmates everyday was difficult and bad for my social health. As a result, I will never take for granted the benefits of in-person schooling. The high school is a community, and not being able to be a part of that community for a couple of months was very difficult. pavan_acharya https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698154798 2020-08-25 18:08:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698154798 Utilizing breakout rooms in Zoom so that we still get to interact with our classmates. https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698155653 2020-08-25 18:09:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698155653 colin_furlong https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698155879 I think encouraging anything to do with physical activity would help students focus and stay healthy during e-learning. The decision to change finals policy was really smart. If there was a way to make zooms more engaging I'd be all for it, but I can't see a real way to do that.]]> 2020-08-25 18:09:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698155879 https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698155900 Using zoom calls would probably make it easier to learn because I think that having a live classroom would be more educational I guess. Also having office hours for extra would also help out a lot just in case we're confused about something.]]> 2020-08-25 18:09:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698155900 I like having a zoom call for every class period now, unlike in the spring, because we get to feel closer to our teachers and classmates. chloe_cashman https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698155970 I also think it is important for teachers to continue to be as understanding about school work as they were in the spring because the current situation is affecting all of us in different ways.

I really like when teachers give a break in the middle of the longer classes because I lose focus after listening for the full 75 minutes.]]> 2020-08-25 18:09:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698155970 wren_rojas https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698156468 2020-08-25 18:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698156468 Make work more interactive, be flexible as we are all still adapting and be accessible to help students who are struggling as well. sophia_olesen https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698156592 2020-08-25 18:09:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698156592 christopher_mulligan https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698157283 Keeping accountability for each student will ensure that everyone is still motivated. The Zoom classes are very good because you're able to interact with peers in your classes. Finally, understanding the difficulty of the times combined the pressure of being a junior or senior trying to get into college will allow everyone to feel comfortable.]]> 2020-08-25 18:09:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698157283 Positive isabel_knuteson https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698157518 I think quarantine and remote learning in the spring helped me to take a step back from sports, friends, and the overwhelming amount of work school had with tests and everything. Quarantine really helped me to focus on myself and find routines that make me happy and helped me find new hobbies that I really enjoy now. ]]> 2020-08-25 18:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698157518 I felt that I didn't have the chance to truly be able to learn the material that was being taught. I just went along with what my teacher did and tried to get through assignments I didn't understand. jessica_montero4 https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698157923 2020-08-25 18:09:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698157923 amanda_black https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698158727 It's really hard to form relationships between teachers and classmates online, so I've kind of liked the breakout rooms and in psych we're also doing a zoom meet one-on-one with our teacher which I thought was a pretty good idea ]]> 2020-08-25 18:10:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698158727 I had a lot of time to myself to learn about things that are actually important which was sparked by BLM protests and such. https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698158840 2020-08-25 18:10:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698158840 liam_tucker https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698159938 While e-learning makes having live classes much more difficult, it does provide some new opportunities. Any assignments that would be completed individually that we won't discuss as a class could (should, in my opinion) be assigned at the end of the zoom call or as homework with the call ending sooner. This would allow students to work on their own pace and provide more flexibility to students, which helps us with our mental health or with prioritization. I think these unprecedented times provide the opportunity for more transparency and greater community input. As some nonessential material is deleted from curriculum, I think teachers can provide the material anyways for students exceptionally interested in the class, giving students the opportunity to spend more time on the subjects that most interest them and less on the rest.]]> 2020-08-25 18:10:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698159938 E-learning allows student's to see each other's faces which is essential to each student's well-being. I only hope that school leaders try to find someways to allow for safe, controlled in-person learning at some point this year. Even if this learning is only in small groups, students should have the opportunity to see each other in-person if the situation is safe enough for this to occur. I also hope that teacher's remain flexible with students because the pandemic is affecting students in many different ways. I also think it would be incredibly beneficial if we had video announcements everyday from Dr. K to give a sense of normality. Finally, I just want to commend the school's staff and leaders for allowing us to stay safe and learn at the same time. I look forward to the day when we can all safely see each other again, but until then I believe we are in good hands. pavan_acharya https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698161431 2020-08-25 18:10:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698161431 I think Zoom breakout rooms are helpful in being able to converse with other students in a safe environment. Having different mediums of teaching while still maintaining a schedule makes learning more predictable, therefore creating less stress. jessica_montero4 https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698162273 2020-08-25 18:10:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698162273 kevin_joseph https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698162402 I would have asked teachers to ensure that their students are on track and personally reach out to them and talk with them about getting off-track before it's too "late." I would also ask the leaders to have some slack and put ourselves in our shoes, however. It would have been nice for some teachers to know that all students have certain materials or have the resources to do a certain activity. I would also have liked teachers and leaders to devote some time or resources towards Mental Health as many of my classmates informed me of the ongoing stress from eSchool.]]> 2020-08-25 18:10:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698162402 emma_letscher https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698164147 Encourage students to find a designated work area free of clutter and distractions (Turn off phone/ place it out of the room)

Encourage students to use only designated school computer so students are not distracted by other programs on their computers and install a web filter that prevents access to social media and other distracting sites during class hours

Provide an engaging curriculuum, which at least partially involves physical note-taking and writing if possible (most people retain information better when it is written, and online-only assignments can be difficult to organize)]]> 2020-08-25 18:11:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698164147 Seeing how other students failed to adapt to keep people safe during the pandemic was extremely disheartening. Makes you question people's character entirely. https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698164648 2020-08-25 18:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698164648 emma_bleck https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698165111 I feel like if teachers were to treat their zoom calls like any other class, it would help us to get back into school a bit more normally. I know not everyone agrees but having a chance to have normal conversations in zoom breakout rooms has been really nice this year. I think everyone just needs a bit more time and practice with zoom.]]> 2020-08-25 18:11:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698165111 sebastian_gacek https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698172079 using zoom makes it easier to stay on topic and to get the assignments done as well as making the material easier to learn]]> 2020-08-25 18:13:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ebling/wtpcw4cb6rtywk32/wish/698172079