Viewing Feedback

I have returned feedback on Monday’s work! Work from Tuesday will be returned to you tonight with feedback. My goal is always to return work to you within two days of when it was turned in (Monday work back on Wednesday, Tuesday work back on Thursday…)

Here is a video about how to view feedback:

Here are some things I want you to know about my feedback on assignments:

• These assignments do not count toward points in each subject. They will not count toward report cards. They are to make sure students continue using academic skills.
• My assignments are each 10 points. If students complete the work, they get the 10 points. This is to help students feel a sense of accomplishment and progress.
• My feedback is meant to encourage students. I am frustrated that I cannot help my students as directly as I can in class. I will ask them questions and point out things that may help them, but may also sometimes be limited to a “nice work!”
• Students can use the comments to write back to me about their feedback! Many are already doing this. They can also email me: juntuna@dearbornschool.org
• There are not going to be any tests or quizzes until we return to in-person school and review content.

Norms and Expectations Around Completion of Work During Remote Learning

I want us to all be on the same page about why daily assignments are happening. Here are some responses to questions I have been asked by several different people:

• My first priority is student well-being. If a student is feeling overwhelmed or unsafe, I understand a family needs to focus on the child’s well-being, not on completing assignments.
• I also know many of you are sharing internet services and devices among many family members. If this means students cannot turn in assignments on a given day, I am flexible. We need to make this work for each family.
• The assignments I post daily are intended as resources for you. They for you to provide your child structure and opportunities to work on academic skills, if that is what you are looking for.
• Students can always turn in work after the due date. Please have your students work at a pace that works for them and your family schedule. The reasons the due dates are there is that I want students to keep their skills going, but I realize it has caused to much pressure. Next week, assignments will still be suggested for certain days (“Monday Math,” “Tuesday Reading,” etc.) but there will be no due dates. Assignments will still be posted daily as resources for you, but set up a schedule that works for your family.
• Looking for more educational resources beyond what I am assigning? Check your “Remote Learning Document” sent by email. I have suggested resources for you, and I have others upon request.