1. SayABC Group Class

2. Introduction What is the new Group Class? When will we have it?
up to 6 students in the your class,
New functions
need to download the latest version of the platform, may appear as ‘New Group Class’ in your schedule
Purpose is to offer students and parents more class types and curriculums
When will we have it?
Level 1 trial launch- June 15,
Level 1 homeroom launch June 20.
Which level will be changed?
For now we will only change for some level 1 lessons
5 minutes
What is Group Class?
You will have up to 6 students in the your class, it is a new classroom, you need to download the latest version from the official website, then you can use this portal to deliver all SayABC classes. Purpose is to offer students and parents more class types and curriculums
The group class is a new type of classroom that SayABC will use to deliver lessons to up to 6 students at a time.
The classroom will have several new functions that teachers will need to become familiar with.
In order to access the new class room you will need to download the latest version of the Teacher portal on the platform.
This class type may appear as ‘New Group Class’ in your class list (under the class tab)
It is not called 1v6 class because you may not have 6 students all the time.
When?
We will launch the new class type for Level 1 Trial lessons on June 15, and level 1, unit 1 homeroom lessons on June 20.
Students who have level 1 trial classes or new level 1, unit 1 homerooms after June 15, will have new group class.
What lessons?
For now we will only change level 1, we will announce further changes in the future.
You can show a video clip of the lesson if necessary.

3. New Functions “Start class” button before the class
Teachers need to press start at the beginning of class
When can students see or hear each other?
Only the students dragged onto the screen can be seen and heard by other students.
Split Screen Function
Students will have their own slide to interact with.
Teacher should be able to manage all students’ screens.
Teacher should be able to share an individual student’s screen with the class.
Sample flow/sequence:
-Turn on split screen
-Finish split screen
-Share individual students screen
15 minutes “Start class” button before the class
At the beginning of class all students will enter and be put on the screen by default. You can interact with them and ask questions. They can see and hear each other.
When it’s time to start class you will need to click the ‘start class’ button at class start time MANUALLY and students will be removed from the screen automatically. At this point they will only be able to see and hear the teacher.
Students will only be able to see and hear each other when you drag their window onto the screen individually, or if you press the ‘Select all’ button in the teachers window.
(Demonstrate through classroom (shared screen))
The split screen function is the one most teachers will need to practice to get well at using. Otherwise most of the other functions are the same as 1v4 class.
In the split screen, students will have their own slide to interact with. Teacher should be able to manage all students’ screens. (Demonstrate with video)
Teacher should be able to share an individual student’s screen with the class.（after split the screen)
Understand flow (1. demo 2. turn on split screen/ end split screen/share individual students screen) (demonstrate)
Keep in mind you should address the class and not individual students. This will take some preparation

4. Pay attention to the teaching notes to stay on track, timewise
Teaching Guide
Pay attention to the teaching notes to stay on track, timewise
1v0 tag: Kids aren’t on the screen. Teacher should say ‘Everyone’ when introducing vocabulary/new language
1v2 tag: Put 2 students on the screen. Good for modeling activities and pair practice
1v3 tag: Put 3 students on the screen. For free talk activities or interaction
1vAll tag: Put all Ss on the screen. Greeting, song, goodbye. All students interact
Anticipate mistakes and know how you will correct students in each activity
15-20 minutes
Time is important. If you are new to the lesson, you may struggle staying on time. Please follow the slide notes to help keep you on track.
Each slide note will have tags labelled 1v0, 1v2, 1v3, or 1vAll
(You can show where in the slide notes this tag is located)
1v0: Don't put Ss on the PPT.(In this scenario, teacher should not call each student's name, since students couldn't see nor hear other students. Teacher should address "Everyone“, not individual students, or it will look strange to the students, who can only see you)
1v1?: One student is on the screen and can demonstrate an activity (show video clip if available)
1v2 tag: Put 2 students on the screen. Good for modeling activities and pair practice (show video clip if available)
1v3 tag: Put 3 students on the screen. For free talk activities or interaction (show video clip if available)
1vAll tag: Put all Ss on the screen. Greeting, song, goodbye. All students interact (show video clip if available)
Anticipate mistakes and know how you will correct students in each activity

5. Tips
Do not call specific kids name when on split screen or when no students are on the screen
Keep in mind what kids see during each type of activity
Prepare well before the class
Go through the module ‘SayABC Group class) in the portal to know more about the class functions

6. Q & A
Use remaining time for QA. Try to leave minutes, please start and end the session on time. If you can’t answer questions they can

7. Sample slide