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Welcome to GAVSOnline Open House
Spring 2010
Have you finished your Student Orientation Class?
Click YES (√) or NO (X) near the top left of your screen
Have you finished your Student Orientation Class?
Welcome to The Georgia Virtual School
What we will cover in this session
Website: http://www.gavirtualschool.org
To Get Started
Login from the main website.
Two ways to Orientation class
Where is the class???
The Orientation Class
Student Orientation Course What is in the course?
Sign-Offs - very important! Georgia Virtual Policy Agreement Testing Sign-Off Parent/Guardian Sign-Off Software Download Sign-Off Elluminate Sign-Off
FINAL Quiz in the SOC - why is it important?
Beginning Your Course
Content Page
The Basics - Attendance How much time should I spend each day?
About 6 hours a week for ½ unit class
12 hours a week for a 1 unit (block) course
What if I am sick or have an emergency?
Teachers, facilitators, and parents can keep up with your attendance in class through the “User Progress” feature. It
tracks the days and times you log in, as well as which sections you are working on and when you are working on them.
Assignments and Make Up Work
How will I know what my assignments are? Assignment schedule on home page Due each day No extensions after exam date
Can I work ahead of the course schedule?
Yes!
What about make up work? Zero entered when work overdue 25% deducted when 1 day late 50% deducted when 2 days late Day 3 – zero becomes permanent
Testing How does testing work online?
Tests taken online – timed
Use Quizzes link to access tests
What about final exams?
Performance part – 5%
Multiple choice part or an End-of-Course-Test (EOCT) – 15%
Proctor may be required by your district
Testing•Private and home school will take EOCTs at nearest Ed Tech center in December
•EOCT required for B or AB version of:
•9th Grade Lit/Comp
•Algebra 1
•Concepts of Algebra
•Biology
•US History
•American Lit/Comp
•Geometry
•Physical Science
•Economics
•Math 1
CommunicationEmail is our primary form of communication
Email tips:
•Check your regular and gavs email daily!
•GAVS email for class work and teacher contact ([email protected]).
•Identify yourself within all emails (first and last name – course).
•Emails should have the subject line filled in with the appropriate topic.
•Respond to instructor emails/pages within 24 hours.
News Items
Whom to contact…Always contact the course instructor first!
Questions about the content of the course go to the instructor not the helpdesk.
“Ask Three Before Me”
Email a classmate – not the whole class!
IM a classmate with your pager
Keep discussions to school work
We don’t want to flood your poor teacher’s “in” box!
Got a question??
Code of Conduct
The following are examples of some, but not all, acts of dishonest behavior:
1. Plagiarism2. Cheating 3. Submitting work through the use of another person's
password/login 4. Performing work or taking an examination for another
student 5. Falsification and/or misrepresentation of data 6. Computer crimes7. Improper use of the Pager or email
Academic Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty will result in one or more of the following actions:
Loss of grade points Removal from the course Failure to receive credit for the course Loss of eligibility to take future Georgia
Virtual School Program courses
Tips for Successful Completion
Keep up with your due dates. Keep in frequent contact with your instructor. Notify your instructor early if you are having
problems or if you have questions. Work ahead if you know you are going to be away
from your computer for more than a day. Make sure you have a back-up computer in case
you experience problems. Then, make sure you have a back-up to your back-up.
Withdrawing from Class1. Contact your facilitator ASAP! The facilitator
must put in a registration helpdesk ticket to request your official withdrawal
2. Refunds less $25 if withdrawn within 72 hours of starting or end of day Jan 25th whichever comes first. FTE students have 10 days from starting, or Jan 25th.
3. If your parent needs to discuss your withdrawal, please have him or her contact the Guidance Department at: [email protected].
Join the Crowd
http://gavirtual.blogspot.com/
http://gavirtualschool.ning.com/
http://twitter.com/gavirtual
Have Fun
Most of all we want you to enjoy this new learning experience!
What do you think will be the hardest part of online learning?
A. Keeping up with the course schedule
B. Contacting my teacher
C. Using the technology
D. Taking timed tests
What do you think will be the hardest part of online learning?
A. Keeping up with the course schedule
B. Contacting my teacher
C. Using the technology
D. Taking timed tests
Have a Great Semester!
