Gem Innovation Schools
LIVE LESSONS
Behavior and Student Expectations
SLANT: ONLINE
(PD, send/receive, IDLA, etc.)
What: Key baseline behaviors for learning, elements of a stimulating learning environment
S = Sit up with your camera on (showing your whole face)
L = Listen to the speaker and keep your mic muted
A = Ask and answer questions (strong college voice) and use your full name in learning platforms (nearpod, etc.)
N = Non-Verbals (hand signals, Zoom chat, etc.)
T = Track the speaker
Welcome!
SLANT Expectations
S = Sit up with your camera on (showing your whole face) & no background distractions.
L = Listen to the speaker and keep your mic muted
A = Ask and answer questions (strong college voice) and use your full name
N = Non-Verbals (see key on bottom of screen)
T = Track the speaker (eyes on screen)
Live Lesson Checklist
Welcome Scholars!
SLANT Expectations
S = Sit up with your camera on (showing your whole face) & no background distractions.
L = Listen to the speaker and keep your mic muted
A = Ask and answer questions (strong college voice) and use your full name
N = Non-Verbals (see key on bottom of screen)
T = Track the speaker (eyes on screen)
Live Session Checklist
Welcome Scholars!
SLANT Expectations
S = Sit up with your camera on (showing your whole face) & no background distractions.
L = Listen to the speaker and keep your mic muted
A = Ask and answer questions (strong college voice) and use your full name
N = Non-Verbals (see key on bottom of screen)
T = Track the speaker (eyes on screen)
Live Session Checklist
?= Question
A: Answer
^= I Agree
*= General Comment
D= Different opinion/answer
M=Use the Mic
Welcome Scientist!
SLANT Expectations
S = Sit up with your camera on (showing your whole face) & no background distractions.
L = Listen to the speaker and keep your mic muted
A = Ask and answer questions (strong college voice) and use your full name
N = Non-Verbals (see key on bottom of screen)
T = Track the speaker (eyes on screen)
Live Lesson Checklist:
For today’s class you will need:
Make sure your name in zoom is your last name, first name please!!
Non-Verbal Communication
Use the chat box to enter these non-verbal keys.
You are expected to interact with your mic or chat
AT LEAST 3 times each live session.
Example
?: What is the
A: Answer
B: An ecosystem also shows how energy and nutrients moves through the food chain
^: I went camping this summer too!
D: I think that the Orca whale is the top of the food chain
*: I finished my to-do list for this week!! YES!!
M: Share my answer/thought
Symbol & Meaning
?= Question
A: Answer
B= Build on that
^= I Agree
D= Different opinion/answer
*= General Comment
M=Want to use the Mic
?= Question
A: Answer
^= I Agree
*= General Comment
D= Different opinion/answer
M=Use the Mic
S = Sit up with your camera on (showing your whole face) & no background distractions.
S
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SLANT: What’s going on in the background
L=Listen to the speaker and keep your mic muted
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T = Track the speaker (eyes on screen)
T
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Welcome!
SLANT Expectations
?= Question
A: Answer
^= I Agree
*= General Comment
D= Different opinion/answer
M=Use the Mic
Gem Prep
SLANT: Expectations
S = Sit up with your camera on (showing your whole face) & no background distractions.
L = Listen to the speaker and keep your mic muted
A = Ask and answer questions (strong college voice) and use your full name
N = Non-Verbals (see key on bottom of screen)
T = Track the speaker (eyes on screen)