Remote Learning - The Young Women's Leadership

Remote Learning occurs when the learner and instructor, or source of information, are separated by time and distance and therefore cannot meet in a traditional classroom setting. Information is typically transmitted via technology (email, discussion boards, video conference, audio bridge) so that no physical presence in the classroom is required. In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, NYC schools will be remote-learning until at least April, 20, 2020.

Tech support is available to you and our students: tech@tywlsqueens.org.

We know that this is new for you, but we’re here to help you. Here are our top ten frequently asked question (F.A.Q) to better support you:

F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions)

WITH SCHOOLS BEING CLOSED, HOW WILL TYWLS OF QUEENS ENSURE THAT MY DAUGHTER IS RECEIVING HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION?

At TYWLS of Queens we pride ourselves in our incredible learning community. All that your student needs to do is log on to Google Classroom to receive the same quality education that you have grown accustomed to! Check out the “Middle School” and “High School” department pages for more information.

HOW DO I LEARN MORE ABOUT GOOGLE CLASSROOM TO SUPPORT MY DAUGHTER?

Google Classroom is a free web service, developed by Google for schools, that aims to simplify creating, distributing, and grading assignments in a paperless way. You can get a better idea of how the platform works for students in this video: https://youtu.be/ugSvRwEp99E

HELP! I AM RECEIVING TOO MANY EMAILS/NOTIFICATIONS!

Notifications CAN be helpful to keep students on track, but some students may feel overwhelmed with the amount of emails/notifications they receive. You can easily adjust what notifications you receive by adjusting your Google Classroom notification settings. Click here or see below for more information on how to turn notifications on or off.

HOW DO I CONTACT A TEACHER IF I WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK TO HIM OR HER?

Find their name under the Staff Directory button above. All emails are listed alongside their name and subject. Feel free to send an email to ask questions about curriculum, set up a conference, or ask for support!

ARE STUDENTS GOING TO BE REQUIRED TO WORK IN GROUPS FACE-TO-FACE?

As per the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) protocol and NYC Department of Education’s protocol ALL required classwork will be completed remotely NOT face-to-face. If you would like additional resources for quarantine protocols check out our Counseling Support tab.

WHAT IS GOOGLEMEET AND HOW CAN I LEARN MORE? WILL MY DAUGHTER BE REQUIRED TO HAVE HER WEBCAM TURNED ON?

-GoogleMeet is a video-conference-calling platform designed primarily for professional use, which links remote students together for real-time interaction. Here is a video of how students can join a GoogleMeet session hosted by their teachers.

-No, your daughter does not need to have her webcam turned on. Here is a video link on how she can mute her google meet video and audio.

How to Mute Video and Audio

WHAT DO I DO IF I DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY?

Check on the main page for Support Resources, as they will be continually updated. Currently, CUNY schools are providing FREE laptop rentals and Spectrum is offering FREE internet services.

WHAT ARE THE EXPECTATIONS FOR REMOTE LEARNING AT TYWLS?

Students are expected to logon to Google Classroom and complete their assigned classwork on a daily basis, just like school! NOT EVERY ASSIGNMENT should be completed in front of the computer, we are striving to offer a variety of activities that include (but are not limited to): independent reading, observational activities, physical activities, and non-electronic assignments!

HOW DO I COMMUNICATE WITH AN ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OR THE PRINCIPAL IF I HAVE A QUESTION OR NEED SUPPORT?

Find their name under Supervisors on the Staff Directory button above. Supervisors are happy to answer questions regarding remote learning and updates on new DOE policies.

WHAT OTHER RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE TO ME?

Check out the main page for Support Resourcesthat will be updated frequently and our Counseling Support tab for more resources for you and your family!

HOW DO I SUPPORT MY DAUGHTER SOCIALLY AND EMOTIONALLY DURING THIS TIME WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE SCHOOL?

Our counseling team is ready to help you! Have your student sign up to the Counseling Google Classroom for strategies to maintain social and emotional health during this trying time. Remember that TYWLS is a community built on pillars of leadership, strength, resilience, and sisterhood; we are all here for each other.