Question 1

How does a student attend an online class meeting? How do students sign in to Microsoft? Teams?

Accepted Answer

A student attends class by joining a Microsoft Teams "Meeting."

After your course registration payment is processed, you will receive detailed information, a username, and a password to access the online Teams classroom.

Before a meeting, a "Meeting" banner will appear with the date and time of the the meeting. It will take you to a "Join" button.

Question 2

Will I receive a refund if I am unable to attend a class?

Accepted Answer

You may cancel your registration before the course begins and get a refund (minus a minor administration fee).

Refunds are not given for missed classes. However, we make it easy to catch up.

What we post as review, absent students can use to catch up. The Big Room Meeting lessons and exercises are posted online after the meeting.

If there were any FAQ that came up during our Work Session with Coaching Meeting, we'll post those to help you do the exercises. You may do the exercises anytime you wish outside of the Work Session.

Question 3

How often are meetings and what can I expect them to be like?

Accepted Answer

Meetings are held 2X/week for 8 weeks.

During the first meeting of the week, the "Big Room Meeting," you will get one of Ms. Hutchins multi-media lessons. Then, to keep you on your toes, after a chunk of learning, you'll have a fun, quick quiz that marks automatically. Feedback is instantaneous! At the end of the "Big Room Meeting", your weekly exercise(s) will be introduced.

A recording of the Big Room Meeting lesson will be posted to Teams after the lesson. Therefore, if you miss the meeting or want to review, you can come back to the Teams classroom anytime to watch the lesson.

The second meeting is a "Work Session with Coaching." Here students will find a time and place to work on their weekly exercises, and to have their questions answered. Coaches will be ready to assist anyone having difficulty. Students can opt to do their weekly exercises at home if they are unable to make the Work Session with Coaching.

Question 4

UNDER DEVELOPMENT What is the syllabus for the 8-Week Course?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

My video is not working for the MS Teams Meetings. How can I get my video to work?

Accepted Answer

How to Fix Microsoft Teams Camera Not Working in 2024 - YouTube(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcSJo1F1kuM&t=96s)
Microsoft Teams camera not working?
Here are 9 fixes to resolve camera issues.

1. Disable Other Apps Using Web Camera
- Cause: Other apps might be using the camera.
- Solution: (1) Close all other apps (e.g., Zoom, Skype)  
(2) Restart your computer.

2. Check Privacy Settings
- Cause: Camera privacy settings may be altered.
- Solution: (1) Go to System Preferences > Security and Privacy > Camera. (2)  Ensure Microsoft Teams is selected.

3. Configure MS Teams Camera Settings
- Cause: Incorrect camera settings in Teams.
- Solution: (1) Click the three-dotted button > Settings > Devices.
  (2) Select the correct camera from the drop-down menu and confirm with a preview.

4. Update Microsoft Teams App
- Cause: Outdated Teams app.
- Solution: (1) Click the main menu > Check for updates.
  (2) Restart the app.

5. Use Web Version of Microsoft Teams
- Cause: Immediate need for a meeting.
- Solution: Open Teams on the web, sign in, and use the web app instead.

6. Configure Browser Settings
- Cause: Browser blocking camera access.
- Solution: Click the secure (lock) icon > Site settings > Allow camera and microphone.

7. Clear Microsoft Teams Cache
- Cause: Cached data causing issues.
- Solution: Clear the Teams app cache via the search bar.

8. Reinstall Microsoft Teams App
- Cause: Persistent issues.
- Solution: Uninstall and reinstall the Teams app.

Question 6

Is this like one-on-one tutoring? Can I get help with my homework?

Accepted Answer

A course at Fraser Valley English is not like a series of homework-help sessions with a tutor; however, our courses have been designed with your homework in mind.  Ms. Hutchins knows what English assignments are like and what your teachers expect because she is a practicing, English high school teacher herself.  The practice and guidance you get during the Big Room Lesson Meetings and the Work Session with Coaching Meetings will ready your skills for the classroom.

Our courses are designed to show you the tips and tricks that will enable you to do better in all your English homework naturally, independently.

Question 7

How many students will be in my class?

Accepted Answer

Precise numbers are dependent upon enrollment. 8-Week Course: Module 1, offered in the fall of 2024, will contain a maximum of 25 students.

Question 8

Are classes recorded so I can watch them later?

Accepted Answer

The lesson given in the Big Room Meeting (the first meeting of the week) will be posted after the class is over. The quick quizzes and weekly exercise(s) issued during the Big Room Meeting  will also be posted for easy access anytime.

The Work Session with Coaching (the second meeting of the week) is usually not recorded. This meeting provides a time and place for students to work and an opportunity for students to get help starting and completing their exercises. Students may also opt to complete the exercises on their own anytime.

Question 9

How do you make sure students are paying attention online?

Accepted Answer

We issue quick quizzes after a little chunk of information is given to ensure students are paying attention. These are usually fun and easy multiple choice or short answer quizzes that are automatically marked. These quizzes reinforce learning and motivate students to keep focussed. 
We also encourage all students to turn cameras on during meetings and this is another way we monitor student engagement.

Question 10

What makes this better than hiring an in-person, 1-on-1 tutor?

Accepted Answer

Hiring an in-person 1-on-1 tutor is a costly gamble. It will be hard to find a tutor with as much experience as Ms. Hutchins, and it will be hard to find someone with the same quality lessons and practice opportunities.

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