Jefferson County eDays October 9, 2015 March 18, 2016 September 20, 2015.
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Transcript of Jefferson County eDays October 9, 2015 March 18, 2016 September 20, 2015.
Jefferson County eDays
October 9, 2015March 18, 2016
September 20, 2015
What is an eDay?
• Originally developed as a day when assignments are completed electronically
• eDay is a day in which students receive their assignments prior to the scheduled eDay
• These days require students to work at home and do not require physical attendance in school buildings
• eDay is recognized by the ALSDE as a regular day of instruction
What do we expect an eDay to look like?
• Instruction linked to grade level standards,
• Real-time learning linked to in-class learning,
• A reflection of a normal school day, and
• A valuable day of instruction and learning
Why eDays?
How can we make it work?
• Communication to students, parents, and community from district, principals, and teachers
• Teachers collaboratively planning lessons
• Submitting lessons for review prior to eDay
• Appropriate level of accountability
Common Mistakes
• Too much work
This is the most common mistake made.
• No clear plan on who should be assigning work (all specials in elementary schools, only those special classes scheduled on the eDay, PE…)
• Type of work assigned
Assignments must be a continuation of the real-time learning
taking place in the classroom
Benefits of eDays
• Prepare students for taking ownership in their learning
• Allows parents to be involved in their child’s learning
• Provide Professional Learning Days for teachers
• An option to using make-up days
Reminders…
• eDays are new to Jefferson County Schools, students, and parents, and teachers
• Expect challenges
• Build in time to reflect on what worked well and what needs tweaking
• Showcase lessons that are appropriate and successful
• Develop a timeline for planning and communicating eDays
• Make adjustments before March eDay