Winter 2022 schedules to be posted soon
Communicating with Confidence Learning Labs
The Labs are an exciting, student-led, technology-assisted program designed to engage and prepare students for their next adventure. Grounded in social-cognitive theories and experiential-learning principles, students will gain confidence through a process of Learning, Doing, and Leading!
3 Communicating with Confidence Labs for 4-12 grades
1. Learning Lab for Grades 4 - 6
1. Learning Lab for Grades 4 - 6
1. Learning Lab for Grades 4 - 6
In "How STEAM Works" Lab, students will learn foundational communications and leadership skills while exploring STEAM topics (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and learn how things work!
2. Learning Lab for Grades 7 - 12
1. Learning Lab for Grades 4 - 6
1. Learning Lab for Grades 4 - 6
In "STEAM Careers & Innovations" Lab, students will learn foundational communications & leadership skills while discovering new advancements and innovations in science & technology.
3. Learning Labs for Grades 7-12
1. Learning Lab for Grades 4 - 6
3. Learning Labs for Grades 7-12
In "STEAM Careers & the Environment" Lab, students will learn foundational communications & leadership skills while discovering new advancements and innovations in science & technology.
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Student expectations and protocols:
Lab Protocols
At the Learning Lab, our goal is to empower students to be effective communicators, unleashing their potential and creativity. Our Mission is to create a supportive environment in which students develop these important life skills. To ensure that your student(s) will achieve the expected performance outcomes, please review the following guidelines:
- Jazz hands are a universal sign language that offers positive feedback and applause. During online meetings, we use jazz-hands frequently to offer feedback.
- Computer cameras should be ON at all times to connect and engage with their peers.
- If the student has to leave the room, they may turn their camera off. If a student’s camera is off, it signifies the student is not in the meeting room.
- Turn iPhones, iPads and any other devices off, to limit distractions.
- Use the Mute and Unmute function as appropriate to minimize disruption during the meeting. This helps cut down on background noise, and accidental disruptions.
- Choose your own view:
- Gallery View or Speaker View
- Pin someone’s video to make the main picture.
- Speakers should pin the Timer before you are introduced.
Students will be expected to attend every Lab to maximize their learning experience, unless there is an excused absence communicated 12- 24 hours in advance. If there is a no-show or student decides to drop after the second session, there will be a partial or 50% refund. Our facilitators and staff have invested a significant amount of time to plan a successful and productive Lab for your students.
Students will be encouraged to speak about topics that interest them and when possible include talks about subjects, assignments or projects they are learning about in school.
Students will have access to the Learning Lab documents and worksheets to help them work efficiently and effectively.