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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Many students won’t attend the virtual classes. [b]New content will never be taught this way.[/b] The day will be filled with busy work since new material won’t be introduced. There are likely many elementary classes where the classroom teacher doesn’t use the Canvas platform. These students will have trouble navigating the platform and resources. While it may count as an instructional day, there will be very little instruction at the elementary level with these virtual days. [/quote]

Correct. At the elementary level, Canvas/MyMCPS Classroom appears to be completely ignored. The only way flipping the switch like this can be feasible is if Canvas/MyMCPS Classroom is used in BOTH in-person and virtual learning experiences.

I actually don't think it's bad to avoid working on new material during snow days. In this area, they don't often go beyond 1-2 snow days anyway.[/quote]

Unfortunately, at the elementary level, our Benchmark and Eureka scope and sequence documents don't leave much wiggle room.  We will have to present the next lessons in the sequence on those days.  Honestly, it's not a big deal if kids don't attend.  My own kids won't be attending.  From what I understand if this were to be used, we would have to be notified by noon the day before.  I could show my third graders how to access the Zoom link that same afternoon in advance of our virtual day.  I can only see us doing this as a system once or twice a year.  Not a big deal.[/quote]

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