We ask that you honor our agreements of participation for this online course:
Confidentiality: Students are encouraged share personal reflections and experiences to further their own
learning and foster group participation. Such information will be considered confidential and will not be shared
outside of this learning experience by students and/or instructors.
Attendance: It is expected that students will make every effort to be in class each week. Please be prepared to
be present from beginning to end as being present for the entire session facilitates a better group experience. If
you are unable to attend or will be late, please notify the course instructor via email prior to class.
Class Recordings: Classes will be recorded if at least one student is absent. Class recordings will be shared via
weblink. The weblink will be valid for 7 days, password protected and encrypted to prevent downloading.
Be Stationary: Please be prepared to participate from a stationary spot. Participation from a moving vehicle,
while on a walk, etc. is not ideal for this type of learning experience.
Full Engagement: Please have both your video and audio on through your computer, laptop, or mobile device
and we encourage you to use headphones (not computer speakers) to enable the best experience for yourself
and others.
Full Presence: Please eliminate notifications, distractions, or anything that will take your attention from the
experience. We do make an exception for lunch/snacks/drinks! Feel free to enjoy some nourishment as we chat
together.
Course Grading: Participants are required to attend class and complete the homework assignments to be given
credit for the course. The course is a pass/fail grading format. Upon successful completion of the course,
students are awarded a certificate of completion.
I agree to honour the above agreement of participation: