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v.030920R Page 9 • Mute your microphone during lessons and only switch it to contribute. • Ensure your camera is on during lessons. • Do not engage your classmates in private chats during lessons. • Do not eat during lessons. • Do not leave the class except for legitimate reasons, with permission. • Complete required tasks on time – these determine your attendance. • Create a regular study space at home for the purpose of online learning. • Stay organised. • Treat an online class/meeting like a ‘real’ class/meeting. • Practise time-management (no excuses). • Practise time-management (no excuses) • Be respectful to all participants. Allow others to contribute. • Share relevant content. • Keep the discussion within the topic. Actively participate. • Avoid profanity and Pidgin English. • Complete required tasks and submit by the due date. • Demonstrate integrity and academic honesty. Parents • Provide a suitable environment that reduces distraction and interruptions during lessons. • Remind your wards of lesson times to ensure punctuality. • Provide a stable source of internet for lessons (smartphone hotspots are usually too slow for effective online engagement). • Inform the subject teacher or course coordinator about any challenge that makes it impossible for your child to join a lesson. Teachers • Continuously monitor assignment submissions to remind students of missed and/ or upcoming deadlines. Online learning is different. It is not easy. But it should suit many of our 21c learners. Please contact your class teacher, Programme Coordinator, or Principal, if you are experiencing any difficulties. While there is a certain amount of flexibility with online learning, students will have an important opportunity to develop and demonstrate great self-discipline.