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Below, you’ll find notes and resources to help your child succeed as they research and learn about nationalist and decolonization movements. For questions on any specific lesson and assignment, feel free to email me or sign up for office hours, and I will respond as soon as possible.

REMINDER! Textbook Chapter Reading & Annotation is due next Friday. You can find the Chapter PDF for download HERE.

Parent Resources

Lesson 1: Case Studies in Decolonization

To help you take an active role in your child's learning on EdPuzzle, I recommend visiting the EdPuzzle Help Center's "For Parents" on EdPuzzle. This resource provides valuable information tailored for parents to support their children's use of EdPuzzle.

This resource addresses common parent concerns and questions about EdPuzzle, making it an ideal starting point for understanding how to support your child's learning through this platform. By familiarizing yourself with EdPuzzle's features and functionality, you'll be better equipped to assist your child with their assignments and monitor their progress. I've set for your child and created a a seamless connection between classroom instruction and at-home support.

When you visit the URL:

Browse through the available articles to familiarize yourself with EdPuzzle's features.
Pay special attention to "How Edpuzzle works" and "Obtaining parental consent"
If you encounter any issues, refer to the troubleshooting section for solutions to common problems.

By understanding EdPuzzle, you can:

Assist your child in navigating the platform and completing assignments.
Monitor their progress and engagement with video lessons.
Communicate more effectively with teachers about your child's performance.
Ensure your child is making the most of this interactive learning tool.

Remember, EdPuzzle is designed to make learning engaging and interactive. Your involvement and understanding of the platform will significantly enhance your child's educational experience and success with their assignments.

Student Online Resource 1: EdPuzzle Assignment

Student Online Resource 2: Full Google Classroom Assignment

Lesson 2: Presentation Creation and Design

The following ThinkLink tutorial provides an overview of ThingLink and how it’s used in education. It helps students and parents understand the tools their child uses, which will help them better support their learning process. Parents would be instructed to:

Watch the introductory video
Explore the sample ThingLink projects
Familiarize yourself with the basic features.

By understanding ThingLink, parents can guide their children in creating engaging, interactive presentations about independence movements.

Additionally, I would direct parents to Common Sense Education, which offers digital literacy and citizenship resources. As their child creates digital content, understanding digital literacy is crucial. Parents would be directed to 1. Review the “Research and Information Literacy” section, 2. Discuss responsible use of online information with your child, and 3. Practice evaluating online sources together. This resource empowers you to guide your child in responsible and effective online research for their ThingLink project. By engaging with these resources, you can take an active role in your child’s learning, helping them to develop critical thinking skills and create meaningful presentations about independence movements using ThingLink.

Student Online Resource 1: ThinkLink Resouce

Student Online Resource 2: Full Google Classroom Assignment

Student Online Resource 3: Student Guide & Tutorial

Lesson 3: Peer Feedback and Reflection

The Pear Deck for Families resource provides an overview of Pear Deck and its it'sin education. Understanding the tools parents are using will help them better support their learning process. Parents would need to:

Watch the introductory video
Explore the sample Pear Deck slides
Familiarize yourself with the types of questions and interactions

By understanding Pear Deck, parents can guide their children in engaging with their peers' opinions and providing thoughtful feedback.

The Giving and Receiving Feedback by Skills You Need offers guidance on how to give and receive constructive feedback. It provides strategies parents can use to guide their children when commenting on their peers’ work. Parents need to:

Review the principles of constructive feedback with their child.
Practice giving feedback on everyday situations.

This resource empowers parents to help their child to provide meaningful, respectful feedback to their peers, enhancing their learning experience and social skills.

Student Online Resource 1: Pear Deck Resouce

Student Online Resource 2: Full Google Classroom Assignment

Student Online Resource 3: Pear Deck Tutorial

Student Online Resource 4: Mr. Clark's Step-by-Step Guide

Unit Assesment

Your child will complete a regents-based assessment on nationalist and decolonization movements at the end of the unit. The assessment iwill be done on Quizizz, and ncludes 15 multiple-choice questions and 5 constructed response questions covering the four independence movements studied.

To support your child’s preparation, please encourage them to review the provided study packet and complete the practice quiz available in Google Classroom. These resources mirror the format and content of the final assessment.

Student Online Resource 1: Vocab Study Packet

Student Online Resource 2: Practice Quiz (Parent Answer Key)

Student Online Resource 3: Quizizz Tutorial

Student Online Resource 4: Full Google Classroom Review Materials

Student Online Resource 5: Chapter Reading

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