Welcome to this dynamic and interactive class designed to empower learners! In this student-driven, ongoing session, we'll immerse ourselves in lively discussions centered around our favorite topics, including music, gaming, books, art, TV shows, and more. Participants will take turns sharing thoughts, engaging with peers, and forging new friendships. I will use your learner's interests to create games played in class, such as Would You Rather, Trivia, Guess the Gibberish, memory games and more! This class provides a relaxed environment where students can freely express themselves in a safe and enjoyable space. If individuals prefer discussing specific topics over playing games, that's perfectly fine too! The primary focus here is on fostering social interaction and strengthening our social skills.

This class is particularly beneficial for students seeking additional support in communication and self-expression. With a smaller class size, participants will receive extra assistance, guidance, and prompts as needed. It's essential for students to be able to articulate their thoughts during class to actively participate. While I'll offer additional support, the ability to provide explanations and respond to questions with feedback is crucial. If your student requires extra support or assistance, please reach out to me before the class so I can accommodate accordingly and make sure my classes are a good fit. The aim of this class is to encourage students to converse casually with each other, with prompts and guidance gradually diminishing as the class progresses, facilitating the development of friendships and conversational skills.

Our class will commence with brief introductions, followed by a current event ice breaker to help students connect. We'll then dive into our discussions and games, practicing prompting with questions, exploring interesting subjects, and engaging in back-and-forth verbal communication. Additionally, students will be taught how to approach opinions they may not agree with and how to navigate such situations tactfully. We'll delve into the importance of setting goals and discuss effective strategies for achieving them.

It's important to note that this class is a social club, intended for individuals seeking a social environment rather than a foundational course for those requiring more extensive social skills training. Thank you for your understanding.



Classroom Checklist:

1. Make sure your current operating system is up to date and able to handle running Zoom without major lag. Students like to share their screens to display art, videos, edits, gameplay, etc. with their friends. 

https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-Zoom-system-requirements-Windows-macOS-Linux


2. You are responsible for your devices to be up to date prior to each and every class. Please check with your manufacturer for direct instructions (major operating systems are listed below as examples).

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201222

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/get-the-latest-windows-update-7d20e88c-0568-483a-37bc-c3885390d212

https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/177889?hl=en


3. Run a speed test to make sure your device can handle running  Zoom efficiently.

https://www.speedtest.net


4. Please make sure your Zoom is updated before each and every class as this fixes any bugs that might occur.
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362233-Upgrading-Zoom-to-the-latest-version

Please note all of these are US-based links. If you are located in a different region, please research for your country requirements/updates prior to class.


If your student still requires technical assistance during class time, please first refer to this list. If all requirements have been met, please contact Outschool immediately for technical support at:

https://support.outschool.com/en/


ONGOING CLASS AND REFUND POLICY:

This is an ongoing class and you will be billed weekly (on Sundays) for the following week's class. Outschool will bill you each week that you are enrolled in an Ongoing Class, but you can stop your subscription at any time. You will receive a full refund if you stop your subscription within 24 hours of payment, including initial sign-up.

https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/2272596-understanding-ongoing-classes

Once your first class meeting begins, you are no longer eligible for a full refund. Stopping your subscription after class begins or after the 24 hour period will stop any future charges, but will not result in a refund of your most recent payment.

Only the following situations guarantee parents a full refund, regardless of class-specific refund policies. Please contact us at https://outschool.com/help if you need additional help with a refund for any of these reasons:

* Parents receive a full refund if they withdraw from a class of any type within 24 hours of purchase. Note that the 24-hour refund window only applies until the class’s start time, at which point the class-specific refund policy will apply.
* A full refund is also provided if a parent stops their ongoing class subscription within 24 hours of auto-renewal. As above, this applies until the class’s start time, at which point the ongoing class refund policy will apply.
* Parents receive a full refund if the teacher cancels in advance of the class’s first meeting time.
* In the event that a teacher changes the date or time of a class meeting before the class’s start date, parents may request a full refund.

https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/16379-outschool-s-happiness-guarantee-and-refunds


Please note: I do not share recordings of live classes to prioritize the safety and privacy of all participants. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.