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In August Barrington 220 held a series of dialogues to help start the school year with Distance Learning, led by our instructional coaches, technology specialists, and wellness staff. Each session ran approximately 45 minutes and focused on the key components of Distance Learning: creating your at-home learning environment, navigating instructional technology, and managing the social and emotional needs of kids. The session format included a 15-20 minute presentation followed by 15-20 minutes of discussion.
Click here to view our comprehensive Distance Learning parent resource website: bit.ly/220parentguide
Session Descriptions
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Preparing for Distance Learning
Description: Learn some helpful tips in preparation for Distance Learning. This session will cover everything from preparing a dedicated learning space, creating structure and routines, encouraging independent learning and communicating with your child’s teacher.
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Introduction to Schoology (Elementary)
Description: Schoology is Barrington 220’s digital learning management system used in grades 4-12. Learn how to create a parent account and connect to your child’s class. This session will also include a basic overview of the Schoology platform. This session is designed for parents of elementary age students.
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Introduction to Schoology (Secondary)
Description: Schoology is Barrington 220’s digital learning management system used in grades 4-12. Learn how to create a parent account and connect to your child’s class. This session will also include a basic overview of the Schoology platform. This session is designed for parents of middle and high school age students.
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Introduction to Seesaw
Description: Seesaw is an online digital portfolio used to introduce students to digital learning and is used in grades preK-3. Learn how to create a parent account and connect to your child’s class. This session will also include a basic overview of the Seesaw platform.
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Managing Technology at Home (Elementary)
Description: Helping your students navigate safe, healthy, and balanced technology use is important to ensure they get the most out of their devices while learning from home. This session will help parents understand the tools built into the iPad to help kids self regulate and stay on task. In addition we will discuss the myths and realities of “screen time” and how to effectively use technology for educational purposes. This session is designed for the parents of elementary aged children.
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Managing Technology at Home (Secondary)
Description: Helping your students navigate safe, healthy, and balanced technology use is important to ensure they get the most out of their devices while learning from home. This session will help parents understand the tools built into the iPad to help kids self regulate and stay on task. In addition we will discuss the myths and realities of “screen time” and how to effectively use technology for educational purposes. This session is designed for the parents of middle and high school aged children.
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Navigating the SEL Needs of Students (Elementary)
Description: Distance learning puts a spotlight on the need to ensure we are meeting the social and emotional needs of our students. The isolation of remote learning combined with the uncertainty of education in the current environment means that we need to know what to look for when our students are struggling and how to respond. This session is designed for parents of elementary aged children.
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Navigating the SEL Needs of Students (Secondary)
Description: Distance learning puts a spotlight on the need to ensure we are meeting the social and emotional needs of our students. The isolation of remote learning combined with the uncertainty of education in the current environment means that we need to know what to look for when our students are struggling and how to respond. This session is designed for parents of middle and high school children.
Recorded Sessions
Parent University: Preparing For Distance Learning from Barrington 220 School District on Vimeo.
Parent University: Introduction to Schoology from Barrington 220 School District on Vimeo.
Parent University: Introduction to Seesaw from Barrington 220 School District on Vimeo.
Parent University: Managing Technology at Home from Barrington 220 School District on Vimeo.
Parent University: Navigating the Social Emotional Needs of Students from Barrington 220 School District on Vimeo.
