Grade Level
Upper
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Distance Learning Spirit Week
We took each class of the Upper School and challenged them to submit videos based on their “day.” Seniors started us off on Tuesday with Tik Tok inspired snippets; Juniors followed up with their special talents; Sophomores shared their best “dad jokes;” and Freshmen shared their favorite quaran-teen snacks. We posted them to our Instagram […]
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Offering Sharable Stories of Engagement
Indiana school campuses are closed through May 1, 2020, so students across the state are experiencing their school’s interpretation of e-learning. Word among University High School of Indiana students and parents is that their public school peers are dissatisfied and disengaged with asynchronous forms of e-learning. In our communication to current families, prospective families, and […]
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Remote Learning Bootcamp – Faculty/Staff and Parent Editions
These Remote Learning Bootcamp documents are designed to prepare faculty and staff to conduct remote learning, as well as help parents get the most out of remote learning and set their children up for success in the weeks ahead. We have created and collected tutorials on a wide variety of topics, as well as lists […]
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Building Community
At Sacred Heart Greenwich we have created various ways to build community, make sure all feel connected, and ensure the mission of our school continues to move forward. Community: Each day begins with a quick advisory meeting via Zoom. This allows advisors to do a quick temperature taking and ensure our students are feeling connected. […]
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Welcome to Virtual School Video
The first day of virtual school was like the first day of school in many ways; it started with a mix of excitement and nerves and ended with a feeling of accomplishment for teachers and students alike. This video was shared with families to show that along with outstanding academics, relationships and joy will continue […]
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A Schedule That Is Synchronous, But Sustainable
The transition to e-learning posed a challenge for University High School of Indiana, where faculty-student connection is our hallmark. Synchronous e-learning (classes meeting in real-time via Zoom) allowed us to preserve the engagement of classes in a digital arena. However, we recognized that students would burn out if we asked them to follow our regular […]
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Preserving Community Connection During e-Learning
While e-learning keeps the curriculum going, much of the life of a school happens in the time and spaces around classes. University High School of Indiana has continued its focus on community in this disruptive time. Virtual clubs and gathering spaces allow students and faculty to meaningfully interact outside of class. An anti-racist book club […]
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Effective Best Practices in an Online Classroom
Distance learning on specific curriculums and Counseling and Student Support
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Frogs Delivered to Your Door
How can a science student get hands-on lab experience during e-learning? What if they could do a dissection at home, with the teacher instructing in real time via Zoom? At University High School of Indiana, we recognized in transitioning to e-learning, we’d need to deliver physical course materials to students with limited internet access. This […]
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Effective Best Practices in an Online Classroom
Here you can find a variety of best practices with classroom tools to meet the needs of students and teachers in the synchronous online classroom.
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Tutorial 2: The Online Classroom
For schools exploring online learning in case of temporary closures, this site provides free resources and considerations for effective remote teaching and learning.
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Tutorial 3: IT Resources and Support – Video
Distance learning on specific curriculums and Counseling and Student Support. IT Resources and Support