Welcome!

This year is going to be quite a bit different from how I have taught in the past. For many reasons, we are switching to more of a web-based experience. So, whether you are at home or in school, you will have access to this website as a resource to get your work done. Hopefully, this will make for a better learning environment for us all.

Remember that we are all still learning… teachers too! Be patient as we are trying to navigate through the unknown
The calendar is posted to guide you to ensure that you have enough time to complete the requirements for the course. This should give you the flexibility to learn at your own pace, but assist you with procrastination!
If you would like to set up a video conference, please contact me. I have google hangouts...and I do believe you may need gmail as well. You can always send me an email or text and I will response and help you with any questions you have.
Remember that I am here for you – being your teacher does not mean that I am only concerned with the content. I am concerned about YOU! Each week I want to have a check in with you, in some sort of way, so that I know you are supported. Do not hesitate to let me know what you need.

Tips for Learning Math Online

Notes Booklets – Normally I would have these printed out for you, however, we are limiting points of contacts so that cannot happen at this time. If you have a printer at home, feel free to print those documents. I will be posting them on the google classroom as well as on my website. If you do not have a printer, no problem! Just take your notes on normal loose leaf and use those as your notes.

Blogger – To access the videos you will need to go to my blog. You can access my blog through the school website: eagleviewschool.ca, select teacher, senior high, scroll to find my name, select home, this brings you to my blog. Once there you can access the course you are taking at the top of the page, go to the unit you are working on, and all relevant material will be there. You will find the booklets and portfolios under each unit.

Videos –When you are watching the videos take time to pause, try to do some of the math yourself, and make note when you don’t understand. Once you have completed a video, and still have questions, this will be a reminder of questions you might need to ask me. Make sure you are writing everything down – watching the videos alone is not helpful for long term understanding.

Portfolios – Work in there and submit your portfolios, as a picture, and email it to me when you have completed them. If you have access to a printer, which you can print at home. No printer? No problem! Just write out your work on loose leaf. Do not worry about copying out the questions, however, clearly label and indicate which questions you are completing.

Demonstrating your Learning – In order to show that you are understanding the material, you need to independently be able to answer math problems. The portfolios will be the biggest indication of this knowledge. Worksheets, or textbook questions, will also be a major part of your learning. Make sure you are doing practice questions to ensure you are actually understanding concepts. Make note of questions you have and I can help go over them with you! You can always take a picture of the question and email it to me.

Mental Health – Taking care of yourself is the number one priority at this time. If things are going too fast paced you need to let me know. We can work to develop plans that work for YOU. Also, becoming aware of your stress and mental state is extremely important at this time. Continue to let me know how you are feeling with things, whether it is math related or not, I am here to help!