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Overview of Non-Traditional Instruction Differentiated Distance Learning:
Our late Superintendent, Manny Caulk often stated, "Victory is in the classroom." This is still a sentiment that we at ACE know to be true. While the way we serve your families may differ from our usual in-person classrooms, we are still here to meet the needs of your family. Here's what your family can expect from NTI 2DL: Differentiated Distance Learning:
Structures:
- Schools will use a common platform (Learning Management System) to deliver instruction: either Google Classroom or Canvas.
- Schools will create a master “NTI-2DL” schedule that will be implemented consistently (daily, weekly, etc.).
- Schools will implement clear communication protocols from school to home.
Learning Experiences:
- Teachers will focus on new learning and growth for every student.
- Teachers will diagnose unfinished learning to identify gaps and determine individual needs for acceleration.
- Students will have access to grade-appropriate learning from digital curriculum programs and district adopted curricula.
- Teachers will provide strong instruction by implementing a distance learning framework that includes synchronous direct instruction and asynchronous guided learning to differentiate learning and facilitate deep engagement.
- Teachers will administer ongoing formative assessments with timely feedback.
Accountability:
- Teachers will have high academic expectations for all students.
- Student learning will be assessed on an ongoing basis.
- Families will receive regular documentation and reports on student participation, student mastery, and grades.
The district offers technical assistance with FCPS email accounts and Chromebooks. The Student Tech Support line, (859) 381-4410, is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Translators are available.
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Tutorials
This pdf. file hosts many links that lead to tutorials for performing certain tasks. Tutorials are listed for various platforms, from Google Docs to Google Classroom. Simply select the tutorial you are looking for and view the corresponding page.
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Accessing eCurriculum from Home Computers
Students who use Windows or Apple devices at home (instead of Chromebooks) have a separate login step to access Google or Clever eCurricuum apps. They might not realize that credentials to sign into Google are the same as those they use to sign into a Chromebook, where Google sign-in occurs automatically.
Steps to sign into Clever using Google: to access Clever integrated apps such as Amplify, Imagine Language, and Imagine Math products, and Renaissance LearningSteps to sign in to Google: to access products on the Google Apps list, such as Wonders, Collections, enVision and Investigations
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NTI Schedule Narrative
The attached file provides a brief description of each schedule block.
