Principles For Our Work
Principles for our Work
Principles for our Work
1. We are flexible, adaptable humans
1. We are flexible, adaptable humans
- We did not sign up for this learning experience; not teachers, students or parents
- We trust our teachers and students to work within this new approach
- Nobody knows where this is going and what we’ll need to adapt
2. The humane option is the best option.
2. The humane option is the best option.
- We are going to prioritize supporting each other as humans
- We are going to prioritize simple solutions that make sense for the most
- We are going to prioritize sharing resources and communicating clearly
3. We cannot just do the same thing online.
3. We cannot just do the same thing online.
- Some assignments are no longer possible
- Some expectations are no longer reasonable
- Some objectives are no longer valuable
4. We will foster intellectual nourishment, social connection, and personal accommodation.
4. We will foster intellectual nourishment, social connection, and personal accommodation.
- Keeping to our timetable will allow for synchronous discussion to learn together and combat isolation
- Accessible asynchronous content for diverse access, time zones, and contexts ensures support and learning for all
(Adapted from Brandon Bayne, UNC - Chapel Hill, 2020)