Keys to a Successful OHDELA Experience

File Folder for your Work

• Create a file folder for each specific class• Within each class’s file folder, create

additional folders for each unit.

Creating a File Folder

Click on “Start” and then click on “My Documents”

Creating a File FolderClick on “Make a new folder”

Creating a File Folder• As soon as you have clicked “Make a new

folder” you will have the option to name the folder.

Creating a Folder

• Once you are in the Class folder, create a folder for the Unit

Microsoft Word Documents• Every Microsoft Word document

should be labeled the same way– Your Name

(last, first) – Teacher Name– Class Name – Date– Name of the

Assignment

Microsoft Word Documents

• Record your answers in red font

Saving a Document

• Label each document you create. This will make it easy for you to retrieve it and it will be labeled properly in an email you send to me.

• To do this click “File”• Then, click “Save As”

Saving a File• Label the document the same as you did on the

last line of the heading

Email Etiquette Each email needs to include a subject, a salutation, indication of the class you’re in, description of the purpose of the email, and a polite closing.

Email Etiquette

• Once we are engaged in an email chain, or conversation with the same subject, it may be practical to reduce formality. Be sure to continue providing an adequate amount of information.

Email Etiquette• Do your best to use proper punctuation and

grammar. The email has spell check. USE IT, please. Thank you.

DELA Homepage Along with the path to your Dashboard and classes, here you will find important updates and information as well as links to various other important locations.

DashboardThis page is important!

From here you will locate your classes, assignments, curriculum, email, grades, and more.

Classes • Clicking on the Classes tab will get you here

Looks Important Looks Important

• Scroll down on this page to find your Book Bag (with textbook), Teacher Information, Study Aids and Document Tray.

Classes• Bookbag

(with textbook)

• Teacher Information

• Study Aids

• Document Tray

Assignments Under the Applications tab is an important option titled, “Assignments”. Here you will find Start and Due Date, Assignments, Assignment Type, Response Type, Status, Source, and Score

Archives• When you go into the

“Classes” tab there is an option titled “Live Learning”

• Here you can find another link to the Live Class as well as Archives of previous classes

Archives• After viewing an

Archive you need to email me a brief summary of the lesson so you can gain attendance for that day.

Just a Reminder Dashboard Highlights – Classes– Applications

• Assignments• Attendance• Curriculum • Email• Grades• And more

Drop Box

• Some Assignments have the Response Type Drop Box.

• The Drop Box is located at the bottom of the Assignment page.

Drop Box

• The drop box only shows up on the start date.

Drop Box• For most of these assignments you’ll need to

attach a saved Word document. • You can even link a webpage. • As well as do this stuff.

Drop Box: Adding a File

After clicking on the “Attach files” button, click on the “Browse…” button and you’ll open up your Documents

Drop Box: Adding a Document

• Select the document you want to submit by double clicking it or selecting it and clicking Open

Drop Box: Adding a File• Once you have selected the document you want to upload

click “Upload” and then “Submit”. • Don’t be afraid to write a little message to your teacher prior

to submitting the assignment.

Tech Support

• You can reach Tech Support from the Home Page

• Or at

1-877-469-3352

Tech Support• Please be patient with Tech Support. You are

one of nearly 2,000 students.

• Be polite – “you catch more flies with honey than vinegar”

• Inform me when you have Tech issues – Email me your ticket number

Orientation

• You may still have many questions. We offer Live Orientation training sessions.

Video Tutorials• You are likely to still have many questions.

This year we have introduced Video Tutorials that detail the commonly asked questions.

A Good Start

• Online School requires the student to be able to manage him/herself. This can be a challenge. I hope this presentation helps ease some of those challenges so you can focus more on the learning.