Online Learning 2020 Student and Parent/Caregiver Handbook - Xavier College
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Online Learning 2020 Student and Parent/Caregiver Handbook
Table of Contents
Introduction and Purpose ........................................ 3
Student Learning Process - Oratory and Subjects ....... 3
Attendance ............................................................ 4
Online Learning Platforms ........................................ 4
Wellbeing .............................................................. 5
Daily Routines ........................................................ 6
Online Counselling Services ..................................... 7
Digital Citizenship and Safety Online ......................... 7
Support for Parents/Caregivers ................................ 8
Resources .............................................................. 9
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Introduction and Purpose
As Term 2 commences, Xavier College forges forward with our commitment to provide
high quality Catholic education in the Salesian tradition to ensure our students can
continue on their learning pathway amid the challenges of COVID-19.
We know and fully support that student safety and family circumstances will mean
students may either attend school onsite or engage from home as we start Term 2.
It is one of our foremost priorities that no student should experience disadvantage at
this time, and our teachers are working tirelessly to support student's learning and
assessment in new and authentic ways.
Our Pastoral care program will continue to support students to maintain close
relationships with our school and no doubt our Oratory teachers have been in touch with
you recently.
As we continue to provide online learning, we are committed to monitoring and tracking
student engagement and progress.
Following are some key points in relation to our start for Term 2.
Student Learning Process - Oratory and
Subjects
All students, whether
learning physically at
school or at home will follow the same
learning process. The normal school
timetable will be followed by both subject
teachers and students, whether working
from home or school. At the beginning of
each week students will access an email
from their oratory/subject teacher which
outlines the learning activities for the
week. This is also available in the SEQTA
Engage Homework section for parents and
caregivers to access.
At the start of each timetabled lesson, the
student will engage in learning with their
subject teacher and class via SEQTA
Forums or Microsoft Teams (from week 2)
if learning off-site, or face-to-face if on-site. This will provide opportunities for students
to ask clarifying questions and engage in class discussions and for their subject teachers
to provide instruction.
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Students can then use the remainder of the allocated class time and homework time to
work on the learning activities provided in myEdOnline.
For any further questions arising, students can post to the SEQTA Forum for support
from their teacher and peers.
Teachers will monitor student attendance and engagement via the online learning
platforms. Parents will receive an email from the oratory teacher each week summarising
student attendance and engagement.
Attendance
Students are expected to engage in online learning either from home
or at school. Teachers will take attendance at the start of each
timetabled lesson and record students who are present in class and
students who are engaged online (recorded as learning at home). Consistent with
current procedures parents/guardians will be notified of students who are ‘absent’ (not
present at school or online) via SMS.
If a student is unable to attend at school or engage online, then parents should contact
the office absentee line on 8521 4537 as normal.
Online Learning Platforms
SEQTA
SEQTA will be used as our primary learner management
system for attendance, curriculum planning and assessment.
Parents/caregivers and students will be able to get up to date
information about student’s timetables, course outlines,
weekly learning intentions (visible via homework on the
dashboard) and assessment results. Additionally, teachers
have created forums within SEQTA for each of their classes
where students are able to post questions and engage in
discussion threads with peers and their teachers.
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myEdOnline
myEdOnline will be integrated within SEQTA as
the main teaching and learning platform where
teachers create and sequence learning activities and resources to track student progress.
Every lesson, students will access myEdOnline, select their timetabled subject, and
undertake the allocated learning path where they will access content, engage with
learning activities and receive teacher feedback.
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams will be used to ensure we continue to maintain
effective relationships with both our on-site and off-site
students.
Teachers will schedule meetings with their classes according to
the regular subject timetable to conduct online conferencing.
This will enable teachers to connect regularly with students through audio and video,
provide explicit instruction and respond to student queries.
Students will receive invitations to these meetings via email and will be expected to
engage in each meeting when present at school and learning remotely.
Wellbeing
As students move
towards online
learning, it is
important that they are making positive
choices in supporting their mental health
and wellbeing. This includes having
regular brain breaks and engaging in
physical activity throughout the day. Below
is a list of strategies for students to
engage with to improve mental health and
wellbeing.
1. School Based
Learning/Academics: Students
engage in the school curriculum.
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2. Physical Activity: Students need to engage in physical activity throughout the
day and spend a portion of this time outside in the fresh air.
3. Relaxation/Enjoyable Activities: The point of these activities is not about the
end product, but the process and the impact on emotional wellbeing.
4. Social Connection: This is difficult during social distancing recommendations but
still crucial for an adolescent to feel a sense of connection and belonging to others
in their family, friendship networks and wider community.
Daily Routines
Students need a learning space that is conducive to learning; that is, a
space that provides effective lighting and ventilation; access to a desk
or table that provides an effective space for devices, books, and other
resources; and a comfortable chair (preferably adjustable) that facilitates healthy body
posture And comfort. Additionally, it should be away from any distractions if possible.
Students should:
• Wake up with enough
time to get ready and
have breakfast before
class begins
• Prepare and gather all
resources for the day
before logging on at
8.45am
• Be appropriately dressed
• As always be respectful
and polite in
communications
• Have a water bottle
handy
• During breaks, stretch
and get some fresh air
• Keep away from screens during break times
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Online Counselling Services
Whilst it may not be possible to catch up in person, the College’s
counsellors will still be providing their services to all students.
If students require access to a counsellor whilst they are off-site and:
a) if the student is already engaged in counselling at Xavier College, they
can contact their counsellor via email to request an appointment time.
b) if the student has never seen a counsellor previously at Xavier
College, the student or parent should contact the House Director-
Pastoral Care, who will arrange an appointment.
All counselling sessions where students are at home will be done via phone and explicit
written permission from parents must be given.
Digital Citizenship and Safety Online
It is important that during this period of online learning that students
maintain safe and responsible use of information and communication
technologies.
This includes appropriate use of digital platforms, privacy and information protection and
respectful communication.
While it is important that students remain social and connect with their peers, normal
family protocols should apply to social media interactions. In all interactions, students
should be respectful, show understanding, affection and humour in line with Xavier
College expectations.
Parents are encouraged to monitor online interactions and follow normal College
procedures to gain support with managing inappropriate online behaviour by contacting
the Oratory Teacher and/or House Director – Pastoral Care. Interactions online in
classroom forums and conferences must be relevant to the content and focus of the
class.
We recommend that parents and students take the time to discuss being a good digital
citizen.
For further information regarding safety online please go to:
https://www.esafety.gov.au/educators/video-resource-library
For more information on privacy and protection with regard to
Microsoft Teams please visit https://www.microsoft.com/en-
us/microsoft-365/blog/2020/04/06/microsofts-commitment-
privacy-security-microsoft-teams/
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Support for Parents/Caregivers
In addition to weekly engagement emails and regular phone call
communication, parents/caregivers and teachers should continue to
communicate through regular school processes. The Oratory teacher will
remain your first port of call.
• We encourage
parents/caregivers to
continue to use SEQTA
Engage to access up
to date information in
relation to your child’s
progress.
• Young people learn
best when in a
routine. Students
learning off-site
should be encouraged
to follow their regular
school timetable including breaks for activity, eating and drinking.
• We encourage parents/caregivers to start and finish each day with a simple
check-in.
In the morning, ask:
• What subjects do you have today?
• What are your learning activities on myEdOnline?
• Do you have any Microsoft Teams meetings scheduled for today?
In the afternoon, ask:
• What did you learn today?
• What did you find challenging?
• Are you up to date with myEdOnline?
• Do you need help with something to make tomorrow more successful?
• Have you posted your question to SEQTA forums?
8Resources
The following support networks are recommended by the College to
assist our young people in their wellbeing:
Black Dog Institute -
Beyond Blue – Looking
Centacare Catholic Family https://www.blackdoginsti
after your mental health
Services tute.org.au/
during the coronavirus
www.centacare.org.au outbreak.
https://www.beyondblue.
org.au/the-facts/looking-
after-your-mental-health-
Headspace during-the-coronavirus-
Kids Helpline https://headspace.org.au/ outbreak
https://kidshelpline. headspace-
com.au/ centres/adelaide/
Beyond Blue – Suggested
activities, guidance and
inspiration to help you
find the balance in all
areas of your life while
navigating the ups and
Reachout downs.
CESA Online https://www.beyondblue.
https://www.cesa.catholic https://schools.au. org.au/personal-
.edu.au/learning-online reachout.com/ best/pillar/wellbeing
Guided Meditation
National Coronavirus (from 3mins to 30mins in
Helpline duration)
http://mindfulnessforteen
Lifeline
https://www.health.gov.a s.com/guided-
https://www.lifelineadelai
u/contacts/national- meditations/
de.org/
coronavirus-helpline
Women’s and Children’s
Hospital
http://www.wch.sa.gov.a
u/index.html
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