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JULY 2021 E-LEARNING FOR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS RATIONALE ...............................................................................................................................4 Purpose ..................................................................................................................................................................................4 Definition ...............................................................................................................................................................................4 Aims of the E-Learning Model ..........................................................................................................................................4 TECHNOLOGY ..........................................................................................................................5 E-Learning Platforms ...........................................................................................................................................................5 Technology and Infrastructure ..........................................................................................................................................5 Technology Support ............................................................................................................................................................5 TEACHING AND LEARNING .................................................................................................6 Delivery of Teaching and Learning ...................................................................................................................................6 Timetable ...............................................................................................................................................................................6 Lesson Delivery ....................................................................................................................................................................6 Student Expectations ..........................................................................................................................................................7 Lesson Materials and Instructions ...................................................................................................................................8 ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................................9 Types of Assessment ...........................................................................................................................................................9 Supervised Assessment Tasks ...........................................................................................................................................9 ATTENDANCE ........................................................................................................................ 10 Attendance Follow Up and Concerns ........................................................................................................................... 10 BEHAVIOUR ........................................................................................................................... 11 Student Expectations ....................................................................................................................................................... 11 Protective Practices ......................................................................................................................................................... 11 WELLBEING ............................................................................................................................ 12 Wellbeing and Support .................................................................................................................................................... 12 Supporting your Child’s Wellbeing ................................................................................................................................ 12 Additional Phone Services (for immediate help) ........................................................................................................ 13 House Program .................................................................................................................................................................. 13 Mount Barker High School | E-Learning For Parents/Caregivers | July 2021 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) CONTACTS FOR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS ..................................................................... 14 Initial Concerns .................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Ongoing Concerns ............................................................................................................................................................ 14 Unresolved Concerns ....................................................................................................................................................... 14 APPENDIX#1 - HANDY HINTS FOR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS.................................. 15 Supporting your Child’s Learning at Home ................................................................................................................. 15 A Handy Checklist ............................................................................................................................................................ 15 APPENDIX#2 - ASSESSMENT DECLARATION ............................................................. 17 APPENDIX#3 - LEARNING FROM HOME CHECKLIST .............................................. 18 Mount Barker High School | E-Learning For Parents/Caregivers | July 2021 3
RATIONALE
Purpose
The purpose of this document is to outline the procedures for continued delivery of education programs
in the event of school closure, and/or the need for e-learning.
The aim is to:
• articulate clear processes and expectations for managing teaching, learning and wellbeing
• ensure continuity of learning for all students
• ensure integrity and fairness in assessment
• improve students’ access to a diverse range of learning opportunities
• continue to develop the skills and competencies needed in the 21st century, and to ensure that
learners have the digital literacy skills required in their discipline, profession or career
Definition
In the event of prolonged closure or the need for e-learning, Mount Barker High School teachers will
utilise online platforms (DayMap, G Suite, and Office 365) to allow real-time, authentic and rich learning
for all students. Students and teachers will connect, collaborate and learn in online classes. All students
will be provided with the same opportunities to thrive.
Aims of the E-Learning Model
• to provide continuity of learning for students who are learning from home
• to provide a structured schedule for the delivery of online learning that is manageable for both
teachers and students
• to provide paper based options for those students/families who are unable to access an online
learning environment from home
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TECHNOLOGY
E-Learning Platforms
The following online learning platforms will underpin the e-learning process:
• DayMap: for staff, students and parents/caregivers to manage the learning process
• G Suite: for students and staff to collaborate and provide learning opportunities
• Microsoft Teams: for video conferencing lessons and meetings
Technology and Infrastructure
The following infrastructure is required for the delivery of e-learning:
Students will need access If students are unable to access online learning at home
to an internet enabled (i.e. no internet connection, limited access to data, no
device (laptop, ipad, pc, internet enabled device), parents/caregivers will need
phone) with sufficient data to contact the ICT team by emailing dl.0783.ictadmin@
for online learning schools.sa.edu.au to discuss alternatives
Technology Support
ICT support will be provided as follows:
• Contact ICT at dl.0783.ictadmin@schools.sa.edu.au for any support or technical issues relating to
DayMap, G Suite and/or Office 365
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TEACHING AND LEARNING
Delivery of Teaching and Learning
Timetable
Lessons will run according to student and staff DayMap timetables.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Lesson 1 Lesson 1 Lesson 1 Lesson 1 Lesson 1
8.40am - 10.25am 8.40am - 10.25am 8.40am - 10.25am 8.40am - 10.25am 8.40am - 10.25am
(105 mins) (105 minutes) (105 minutes) (105 minutes) (105 minutes)
Line 1 Line 4 Line 7 Line 3 Line 5
House Time House Time House Time House Time
Recess
10.25am - 10.45am 10.25am - 10.45am 10.25am - 10.45am 10.25am - 10.45am
10.25am - 10.55am
(20 mins) (20 mins) (20 mins) (20 mins)
(30 mins)
Recess Recess Recess Recess
10.45am - 11.15am 10.45am - 11.15am Lesson 2 10.45am - 11.15am 10.45am - 11.15am
(30 mins) (30 mins) 10.55am – 12.40pm (30 mins) (30 mins)
(105 Minutes)
Lesson 2 Lesson 2 Lesson 2 Lesson 2
Line 1
11.15am – 1.00pm 11.15am – 1.00pm 11.15am – 1.00pm 11.15am – 1.00pm
(105 Minutes) (105 Minutes) Lunch (105 Minutes) (105 Minutes)
Line 2 Line 5 12.40pm - 1.10pm Line 4 Line 6
(30 minutes)
Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
1.00pm - 1.30pm 1.00pm - 1.30pm House Time 1.00pm - 1.30pm 1.00pm - 1.30pm
(30 minutes) (30 minutes) 1.10pm - 2.00pm (30 minutes) (30 minutes)
Lesson 3 Lesson 3 (50 minutes) Lesson 3 Lesson 3
1.30pm - 3.15pm 1.30pm - 3.15pm 1.30pm - 3.15pm 1.30pm - 3.15pm
(105 minutes) (105 minutes) Early Dismissal (105 minutes) (105 minutes)
Line 3 Line 6 Line 2 Line 7
Finish: 3.15pm Finish: 3.15pm Finish: 2.00pm Finish: 3.15pm Finish: 3.15pm
Lesson Delivery
For all lessons, the first thing students should do is log into DayMap and check lesson instructions.
The instructions will provide information about how the student will demonstrate their attendance for the
lesson. The following dot points will provide further information.
• DayMap will be the source of all instructions, resources, tasks and links for lessons
• The teacher will start the lesson with a class post or alternative instruction in DayMap
• Students will notify the teacher of their presence in a lesson by responding to a class post, logging
into the teacher’s video link or using the online learning icon in DayMap
• The teacher will provide instruction using a combination of DayMap instructions, Microsoft Teams,
pre-recorded video and other online tools
• Some activities may be delivered using online tools such as Google or Microsoft applications
• Students can ask questions and seek support via DayMap or Microsoft Teams throughout
the lesson
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TEACHING AND LEARNING (Continued)
• Teachers will respond to other students DayMap messages within 24 hours
• Teachers will be mindful of how long students will be required to be online during each lesson to
minimise data usage requirements
Note:
• Leadership staff may check in to Microsoft Teams lessons to support staff and students from time
to time
• Students will need access to an internet enabled device (laptop, ipad, pc, phone) with sufficient
data for online learning
• Please refer to Appendix 1: Handy Hints for Parents/Caregivers on page 15 for information to
support you in supporting your children
• Students unable to access online learning at home (i.e. no internet connection, limited access to
data) will be identified and provided with appropriate paper-based alternatives
• Children of essential workers can attend school
Student Expectations
For online lessons, all normal behaviour expectations apply. Students are expected to:
• Join lessons on time
• Respectfully engage with the teacher and their peers
• Actively participate in group discussions/collaboration
• Be dressed appropriately, preferably in school top/jumper and be mindful of the background
displayed by their webcam
• Use appropriate language and wait to be invited to speak
For online submission of work, students are expected to:
• Submit drafts (if required) for feedback via DayMap by the due date
• Submit final versions of summative work via DayMap by the due date
• Contact the subject teacher via DayMap at least two days prior to the due date if an extension is
being requested
Students need to be mindful that teachers will:
• Begin lessons on time, so be ready with everything you will need
• Mark the roll on DayMap for each lesson and follow up on unexplained absences
• Deliver the lesson instruction via DayMap or Microsoft Teams – check DayMap for how your class
will be working
• Most likely mute student microphones whilst they are talking so that everyone can hear the
information/instructions without interruption
• Foster group discussions/collaboration and check for student understanding
• Provide written instructions only in DayMap if they are unwell and the face to face component of
the lesson will be cancelled
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TEACHING AND LEARNING (Continued) Lesson Materials and Instructions The following supplementary learning materials are available via DayMap: • Course outlines • Lesson notes • Resources and learning objects • Homework notes • Summative assessment including timelines/due dates • Task sheets and assessment criteria • Publish results/grades/feedback to students Students will be required to submit the following via DayMap: • Formative tasks • Summative tasks Mount Barker High School | E-Learning For Parents/Caregivers | July 2021 8
ASSESSMENT
Types of Assessment
Formative Assessment:
• refers to a wide variety of methods that teachers use to conduct in-process evaluations of student
comprehension, learning needs, and academic progress during a lesson, unit, or course
• helps teachers identify concepts that students are struggling to understand, skills they are having
difficulty acquiring, or learning standards they have not yet achieved so that adjustments can be
made to lessons, instructional techniques, and academic support.
Summative Assessment:
• is any method of evaluation performed at the end of a unit that allows a teacher to measure a
students’ understanding, typically against standardised criteria
• is used to gauge students’ comprehension of the material presented at the end of a unit of work,
and is often measured using a rubric to arrive at a final grade
Teacher Responsibilities:
• allocating formative assessment tasks to monitor student understanding/engagement/learning
• allocating summative assessment tasks including timelines and due dates
• mark and publish feedback and assessment results
Student Responsibilities:
• uploading of formative and summative tasks to DayMap
• submit assessment tasks as per prescribed timelines via DayMap portal
Classroom Support School Services Officer Responsibilities:
• support student learning via DayMap and e-learning platforms
Learning Area Leader Responsibilities:
• monitor DayMap of staff within their learning area
• monitor DayMap and assist follow up of academic progress concerns as required.
• support staff in development of e-learning approaches
Supervised Assessment Tasks
For tests or supervised assessment tasks undertaken at home an ‘Assessment Declaration’ form must
accompany the test when submitted. (see Appendix#2 on page 17)
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ATTENDANCE
Student attendance will continue to be marked for each lesson.
It is a Department for Education requirement that students are sighted or spoken to at least once a
day. This will happen during House Time, when all students need to ensure they connect with their
House Teacher.
Attendance at other lessons may be via video link or connection through DayMap as per teachers
instructions.
Attendance Follow Up and Concerns
Subject and House Group teachers are required to monitor DayMap attendance for each student:
• Explanations for all absences from lessons must be provided by the parents/caregivers
• In the event of an ongoing attendance concern normal attendance procedures will apply:
• Follow up will initially be undertaken by the Subject/House Group teacher by
contacting parents/caregivers
• In the event of an ongoing attendance concern follow up will be undertaken by the House
Leader via phone or email
• House Teachers have a responsibility to sight or speak with each student in their House Group
each Day.
Mount Barker High School | E-Learning For Parents/Caregivers | July 2021 10BEHAVIOUR
Student Expectations
For e-learning, students are expected to:
• Join lessons on time
• Respectfully engage with staff and peers
• Actively participate in group discussions/collaboration
• Students must be located in appropriate spaces for e-learning and conscious of what is visible in
the background
• Students must be dressed in appropriate, comfortable clothes, preferably a school top/jumper,
for all e-learning
• All school behaviour expectations apply for e-learning
• It is recommended students take a break away from screens for the entirety of scheduled
break times
• Students behaving inappropriately online will be removed from e-learning forums and parents/
caregivers contacted as required
• There should be no uploading or publishing of still/moving images or audio recordings of students
to any location other than school Google sites or DayMap
Protective Practices
To ensure online safety of staff and students:
• All digital contact must only relate to teaching and learning or wellbeing
• There should be no sharing of personal internet locations, or correspondence of a personal nature
via social media, internet postings, or use of private online chat rooms
• There should be no uploading or publishing of still/moving images or audio recordings of students
to any location other than school approved platforms or DayMap
Mount Barker High School | E-Learning For Parents/Caregivers | July 2021 11WELLBEING
We know that the COVID-19 outbreak has posed some of the greatest challenges we have faced in recent
memory. Schools are not exempt from these challenges, which have resulted in significant changes to the
way learning communities will operate.
The move to e-learning will be a significant change for adolescent learners. This transition will involve
establishing new routines and may involve increased responsibilities at home for some students.
Change, particularly when it is the result of an unprecedented event, can result in people experiencing a
range of emotions and can trigger behaviours that may not have been witnessed before.
Now more than ever, our social and emotional skills become vital in ensuring we look after our own
wellbeing and also do everything we can to protect the wellbeing of those in our school community.
The Wellbeing Team at Mount Barker High School are committed to provide ongoing continuity of
wellbeing support to our students in a variety of ways.
Wellbeing and Support
If your child is already accessing support from our Wellbeing Team this connection will continue via phone,
Microsoft Teams or DayMap messages.
If your child is not currently accessing support but would like to connect with someone they can send
a DayMap message or email to a member of the Wellbeing Team who will make a time to connect
with them.
Parents/Caregivers/Teachers may also refer concerns about student wellbeing to the Wellbeing Team to
be followed up.
A range of resources and tips to support the school community will be provided via our school website,
Facebook and Instagram page.
Supporting your Child’s Wellbeing
Children may be impacted by fear and anxiety. Maintaining a stable routine can be extremely grounding
and will remind students of what aspects of their lives are within their control. Your own routines and
rituals will become really important at this time when some parts of your life are disrupted. Here are some
tips on how to ensure your children are supported -
• Give your children extra attention and reassurance. Where possible, minimise their exposure to
media and social media that may heighten anxiety
• Include your children in plans and activities around the house
• Maintain routines around sleep and mealtimes as much as possible
• Don’t be afraid to access support if you are concerned about your child’s wellbeing
Mount Barker High School | E-Learning For Parents/Caregivers | July 2021 12WELLBEING (Continued) Additional Online Resources Available • Headspace https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/ • ReachOut https://au.reachout.com/ Additional Phone Services (for immediate help) • Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 • Life Line 13 11 14 • Beyond Blue 1300 22 46 36 • Headspace 1800 650 890 • 1800 Respect 1800 61 44 34 • National Coronavirus Helpline 1800 020 080 House Program The Department for Education has asked that staff either see or speak with each student once a day. This will be done during House Time when teachers will establish a video meeting with students. The House program will focus on checking in with students to see on how they are managing the online environment both in relation to their learning and wellbeing. Students may also engage with themes from positive psychology that encourage the development of resilience, wellbeing and a positive mindset. Mount Barker High School | E-Learning For Parents/Caregivers | July 2021 13
CONTACTS FOR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS Parents/caregivers should contact the following people via email, DayMap message or phone the school if any concerns arise: Initial Concerns • Subject and academic inquiries - Subject Teacher • Attendance & wellbeing inquiries - House Group Teacher Ongoing Concerns Learning Area Leaders – ongoing academic concerns: • Mathematics – Amanda Clark • Science, Technology, Home Economics & Agriculture – Tim Rodgers • English – Shannyn Daniel • LOTE (German) - Ivan Bronsert • Health & Physical Education – Matt Honner • The Arts – Vashti Paech • HASS & Cross-curricula Studies (PLP, Research Practices/Project) – Sam Hall Wellbeing and House Leaders – ongoing wellbeing concerns: • Angas House – Lisa Dickson • Barker House – Andy Amberg • Hindmarsh House – Taylor Goodwin • School House – Kerry Woods • International Students – Kirsten Wissell • VET/Pathways – Nathan Doble • Wellbeing – Richard Greig or Kelsie Simmons • Aboriginal Students – Josh Farmer or Ros Cameron • Adelaide Hills Vocational College – Karen Horvath Unresolved Concerns In the event that concerns cannot be resolved please contact: • Curriculum Assistant Principal – Andrew Dunn • Deputy Principal – Jenni Cook • Principal – Warren Symonds All staff emails are available on the school website – https://www.mtbhs.sa.edu.au/contact Mount Barker High School | E-Learning For Parents/Caregivers | July 2021 14
APPENDIX#1 - HANDY HINTS FOR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Supporting your Child’s Learning at Home
With most families now having their child(ren) working from home, it is important to take this opportunity
to work together as a whole school community to ensure they stay connected to their learning and
education. Teachers are working towards providing online learning experiences, but as you can appreciate
this is new to them and will take some time for them to become proficient in their use. Here are some
simple steps that you can take to ensure your child(ren) continues with their learning from home.
Please let your child know that you think education is important and that school work needs to be done
each day. You can help your child by:
• Setting aside a special place to study
• Establishing a regular routine to continue work from all subjects being studied
• Removing distractions such as the television and social media
If you are hesitant to help your child with their learning because you feel that you don’t know the subject
well enough, you can help by showing that you are interested, helping your child get organised, providing
the necessary materials, asking your child about daily assignments, monitoring work to make sure that it
is completed, and praising your child’s efforts. Offer to read your child’s work for them and give feedback,
even if you are not familiar with the content knowledge. Encourage life-long learning by showing how you
are learning something new yourself.
Remember that doing your child’s work for them or allowing them to view their time at home as an
extended holiday won’t help them in the future.
A Handy Checklist
Show that you think education is important
• Support your child to be ready to participate in the online learning lessons and activities at the
time scheduled on the timetable.
• Ensure your child has the papers, books, pencils and other things needed to do assignments.
• Provide your child with a well-lit, fairly quiet place to study.
• Set a good example by showing your child the skills they are learning are an important part of the
things they will do as an adult.
• Stay in touch with your child’s teacher.
Monitor Assignments
• Check your child’s DayMap. Go through the assignments they have to do together. Check how
long they should take. Know when they are due.
• Talk with your child about their assignments. Do they understand them?
• Ensure your child starts and completes assignments.
• Read the teacher’s comments on assignments that are returned and discuss these with your child.
• Monitor TV viewing, video game playing or social media to ensure it is not cutting into your child’s
learning time.
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Provide Guidance
• Help your child to get organised. They will need to be online during the lesson times outlined
earlier in this booklet and they will also need to schedule some additional time to complete
assignments and projects and prepare for tests.
• Encourage your child to develop good study habits (for example, scheduling enough time for big
assignments; doing revision notes for tests).
Talk with Teachers to Resolve Problems
• If a problem comes up, ensure your child communicates with their teacher.
• Follow up with your child to make sure they understand the advice given through the
communication with their teacher.
These handy hints have been adapted from the website:
https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/helping-your-child-homework
Mount Barker High School | E-Learning For Parents/Caregivers | July 2021 16APPENDIX#2 - ASSESSMENT DECLARATION
MOUNT BARKER HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT DECLARATION
SUPERVISED TASK AT HOME
STUDENT NAME: .......................................................... SUBJECT: .........................................................................
TEACHER: ....................................................................... ASSESSMENT DATE: ....................................................
Assessment Conditions Declaration
Age appropriate supervision available for the duration of
Yes ☐ No ☐
the assessment
Evidence of adherence to assessment conditions:
Provide 2 forms:
• Parent/Caregiver signature Yes ☐ No ☐
• Photographic Yes ☐ No ☐
• Audio Yes ☐ No ☐
• Video Yes ☐ No ☐
• Live Stream (Teacher Supervision) Yes ☐ No ☐
• Other Yes ☐ No ☐
Assessment completed within allocated time limit Yes ☐ No ☐
If ‘No’ was declared in the table above, provide an explanation:
I hereby declare that I have completed this assessment under the required conditions
(as per evidence above).
STUDENT SIGNATURE: ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� DATE: ................................................
I hereby agree that the assessment task was completed under supervision under the required conditions
(as per evidence above).
SUPERVISOR NAME: �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������
RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENT: ������������������������������������������������������������������
SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE: ������������������������������������������������������������������������� DATE: ................................................
Mount Barker High School | E-Learning For Parents/Caregivers | July 2021 17APPENDIX#3 - LEARNING FROM HOME CHECKLIST
When e-learning from home it is important to set up your learning area to support your health and
wellbeing. Create a dedicated space, and, if possible, keep it separate from your living/relaxation spaces
(for example, your lounge room, dining room).
Typically, portable devices are not comfortable to use for extended periods, so take responsibility for
ensuring your learning area is ergonomically appropriate and free from hazards.
☐ Ensure your learning area is set-up using ergonomic principles (see the graphic below).
☐ Use a suitable chair and adjust for your height.
☐ You may want to consider a sit-stand desk.
☐ Ensure electrical leads are in good condition (not frayed).
☐ Locate your learning area so it receives natural light.
☐ Remove distractions from your learning area.
☐ Use the speaker option on your phone instead of cradling it between your neck and shoulder.
☐ Ensure you take a 5-minute break every 30 minutes and move away from your learning area to
give your eyes and neck/shoulders a rest.
☐ Take a dedicated lunch break and maintain good nutrition.
☐ Establish a consistent routine by trying to maintain your normal work hours.
☐ Maintain good hand hygiene.
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