This form is for
Returning BSV volunteers only who are
interested in supporting distance learning in the 2020-21 school year. (NOTE: All 2019-20 volunteers communicated your intentions to BSV via the Spring Survey, but since many of you have contacted me more recently to change your minds, I'm re-sending to ALL - just in case!)
If you are NOT interested in volunteering this year, please
email me directly (duffyross@berkeley.net) and I will remove you from this year's roster.
During distance learning, BSV is looking for volunteers who:
- have reliable, high-speed internet (ie streaming videos usually occurs without interruptions)
- are tech-friendly (don't have to be an expert, but some facility and lots of interest is helpful!)
- are willing to learn new tools and platforms
- are self-reliant (can problem-solve on your own, without always relying on the teacher)
- are willing to be flexible in how they support learning in BUSD this year
Supporting distance learning WILL LOOK DIFFERENTLY this year. Volunteers may be asked to do some of the following (though support will be provided):
Support small groups or individual students in Zoom breakout rooms
Support the teacher as a second adult "in the room" during live Zoom sessions
Take attendance (perhaps on a hand-held device) during live Zoom sessions
Monitor the "chat bar" (highlighting questions or comments during class discussion)
Use reaction icons (like applause or thumbs up) to reinforce student contributions during discussions
Work the Zoom "door" (helping the teacher troubleshoot students' tech challenges as they enter class)
Review and provide specific praise for student work in Google Classroom
Distance learning also demands additional security measures to ensure the safety of students, staff and volunteers, including:
We know this is a lot, and it's not for everyone. But if you're up for the challenge, we could really use your time, expertise and passion. More importantly, so could the students!