Tips for Success!
How Can I Be Successful in my Online Class?
How Do I Learn the Material?
- Keep a notebook and take notes as you work through the content of the course.
- Practice the games and other activities within the content. (Practice Makes Perfect!)
- Complete the reviews at the end of each module or unit.
- Learn how to take a screenshot to capture important notes for studying.
Here's a website that shows how to take screenshots.
- If you find the reading material difficult within the content, use the sound feature that allows you to listen to the text.
- Ask questions!
Use Outside Resources on the Web
- Use Google (or other search engines) to research, clarify concepts, or search for information.
- Take advantage of the links the teacher posts within the course. The links will help clarify information.
- Use practice resources such as Shmoop and USATestprep.
- Shmoop and USATestprep sign-up and account information can be found within the course. If not, please ask your teacher.
Create
- Master common go-to presentation tools like PowerPoint, Prezi, Animoto, Glogster, or PowToon, so you are not learning new technology in addition to completing an assignment.
- Set aside time to practice using these tools.
Communicate
- Use your O365 email to communicate with your teacher.
- Attend weekly synchronous sessions. This is a great time to ask your teacher questions.
- Use the "help" discussion threads to ask general questions.
Organize
- Print your course schedule and have it in front of you as you work through assignments.
- Follow the course schedule. DO NOT wait until the due date to complete assignments.
- Keep track of due dates using a calendar.
- Work ahead in case you are ill, a family emergency arises, or any other reason.
- Log into your GAVS course daily.
- Check your GAVS O365 email and pager Monday-Friday.
- Ask your teachers questions.
GAVS: Frequently Asked Questions
https://www.smore.com/pv0gw-gavs-frequently-asked-questions
Navigating Your GaVS Course
Dates/Times/Recordings
Tuesday, August 18 at 11am
Thursday, August 20 at 7pm
Tuesday, September 1 at 11am
Thursday, September 3 at 7pm
Tuesday, September 15 at 7pm
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Created by Dana Bauries: Master Teacher and Social Studies Department Coordinator