FAQs
How much time will children be engaged in distance learning each day?
Students will have approximately 2-4 hours of work to engage in each day, with opportunities for supplemental or extension activities for two consecutive weeks.
Work will include online work, as well as offline work (such as design thinking activities).
What does a typical day look like?
Check out our sample studio template.
How can I enroll my child?
Complete and submit the form on our registration page.
How will parents know what children should be doing?
Prior to the start of the studio, ATL will send an email to students and families with a personalized plan for the weeks ahead. Modules will be posted in Canvas or Gooru. Families will be sent announcements using Remind.
What online learning platforms will students be using?
We will use Gooru as the “hub” for the studio playlist.
We will use Zoom as our platform for video conferencing.
We will utilize a variety of additional online learning tools such as Nearpod, Padlet, and FlipGrid.
What if a child needs extra help?
Each child will have a coach who checks in with them individually or in a small group each week.
Coaches will also offer office hours where students can join them through a Zoom meeting link to ask questions or discuss assignments.
How can I provide feedback?
ATL will send out surveys to get feedback from families and students about their experience in the virtual studio. We will use this feedback to adjust structures, planning, and concept design, keeping in mind that families have diverse needs and some structures may not work for everyone.
What can I expect once enrolled?
Get excited for ATL Summer Studio: Mark your calendar for the studio launch. Your Design Kit will be sent straight to your home. Keep an eye out for it.
Explore the Design Kit: When your ATL Summer Studio Design Kit arrives, check out the materials you will be using during the studio challenge. Open the Activity Guide and turn to page 1 to find the directions and unlock the online Playlist.
Kick Off Session: On Mondays, join your Coach for a Kick Off session, where you’ll get to know other Summer Studio students and get hyped for the challenge.
Playlist: Use the self-paced Playlist to tackle the challenge online.
Design Kit: Use the Design Kit to tackle the challenge offline.
Coach & Peer Collaboration: Throughout the week, you will have the opportunity to “go-live” and check in, ask questions, get feedback, collaborate, and share with your Coach and peers.
Celebrate and share: On Fridays, join your Coach and Summer Studio peers to reflect, share, and celebrate your learning, creativity, and designs!
Provide feedback: Share your insights and feedback on the learning experience with ATL!