How do Character Core virtual gatherings work?
The Mon-Thurs live, coach-led Micro School class provides an opportunity for students to learn in an engaging, interactive—and frankly—really fun environment, each day. Each session is approximately 90 minutes and is provided for each course on the platform (except math and language arts). Micro Schools are organized by proximity and time zone, so that as students get to know each other and form friendships, they are more likely to transition from virtual experiences to in-person ones. Of course, proximity and total enrollment in a given area impacts this significantly.
Each Micro School follows the following format, although Learning Coaches are trained to follow the Spirit as they introduce additional concepts, have discussions, invite sharing, and provide additional learning activities.
Some Micro Schools may have a different scheduled start time. The example below is an example of a class starting at 9 am.
9:00–9:15: Social Time
9:15–9:20: “Review It” Game (Team-based)
9:20–9:30: Opening Devotional (Prayer, Thought, Recitations, Student Highlight, etc.)
9:30–10:00: “Learn It” Video Review and Paused Interactions
10:00–10:10: “Connect It” Video and Paused Interactions
10:10–10:15: “Apply It” Video Review, Student Sharing, and Q&A
10:15–10:25: Break and/or StartRight Fitness Exercise with Coach Yahosh
10:25–10:30: Post-lesson Quiz and Family Message Review (if any)
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