In this WEEKLY learner-directed, ongoing class, we will engage in back and forth conversations about our favorite topics, such as music, gaming, books, art, TV shows, etc. Students will take turns answering questions, talking to their peers, and make new friends!  We will play games such as trivia, would you rather, two truths and a lie, and bingo.  This is a no-pressure class where students can express themselves in a safe and fun setting. Please refer to the checklist at the bottom of this section so that your student in successful in class.

We will start the class with brief introductions, then have students complete an ice breaker and start our discussions/games. We will practice prompting with questions, discuss subjects with interest, and implement back and forth verbal communication.  Students will also be taught how to approach an opinion that they don't agree with and how to handle that situation in the best manner. We will talk about setting goals for yourself and what’s the best way to achieve your goals.  


EXAMPLES for past activities completed in my classes:

⇢ Week 1: Students will play a game of “Would you rather”. 
⇢ Week 2: Students will participate in “Trivia”.
⇢ Week 3: Students will play a game of “Fact or Fiction?”
⇢ Week 4: Students will participate in a “Day in review” discussion. 

My games are created with your child in mind!  I create the games we play during class time with topics, characters, movies, etc that your child has interest in. Keeping learners active in class and excited is tricky, but by having games and discussions catered to their interests, it makes learning easy!

My goal is to allow students to have a comfortable, social learning environment where they can practice their social skills with their peers and learn from others while talking about their favorite topics.  This class will help build your student’s overall confidence when engaging with others! 

Please know that this class is a stepping stone for those that have basic knowledge of social skills and need to put those learned skills into play. Learners that have not yet mastered social skills might not be a good fit for this class. If your student requires specific accommodations, please message me prior to class so we can make sure this is a good fit. I am more than happy to discuss any questions or concerns prior to enrollment.


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, 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 know by enrolling in this class you are agreeing to the guidelines listed in the Code of Conduct and Outschool safety policies.  If your student does not follow these rules, they may be contacted by Outschool's safety team or withdrawn from the class completely. 

https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/5536590-content-moderation-guidelines-for-learners

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.