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The LEG “Must Do List” The LEG “Must Do List” Webinar September 2010Webinar September 2010

The LEGThe LEG“Must Do List” “Must Do List”

WebinarWebinarSeptember 2010September 2010Dawn Nordine, WVS Director Dawn Nordine, WVS Director

Nancy Kind, Program AssistantNancy Kind, Program Assistant

Joan Hilgendorf, Program AssistantJoan Hilgendorf, Program Assistant

What is a LEG? What is a LEG? ((LLocal ocal EEducation ducation GGuide)uide)

An individual who gives support to students in the district who are taking online courses through WVS

An individual who the WVS teacher can communicate with about the student and their progress or concerns

Importance of the LEGImportance of the LEG

Critical to the success of most students in an online environment to have someone monitoring their progress, locally.

Student contact and encouragement are the most important responsibilities of a LEG.

Who can/should be a LEG?Who can/should be a LEG?

Anyone at your school district that would be willing to help support the online student’s needs can be a LEG.

It is up to the school district to decide who and what approach will work best for its students’ needs.

How much TIME will it How much TIME will it take to be a LEG?take to be a LEG?

Does not need to be time-consuming LEG should check the student’s progress

at least once a week to be sure that he or she is accessing the class and doing assignments (5-10 minutes)

If the student is not doing assignments, then the LEG will need time with the student to determine issues and solutions.

Experience tells us…….Experience tells us…….

Most time consuming part of a LEG’s responsibilities is helping the student get started with an online course for the first time.

If the student follows the directions in the Course Home and the Student Orientation getting started is easy.

Experience tells us…….Experience tells us……. If the student rushes through or skips

the orientation, he or she may miss important points such as assignment or digital drop box procedures, quizzes, and contacting their teacher.

The LEG will want to coachcoach the student on the importance of carefully following instructions, particularly in the Course Home and Introduction.

Tip: have the student complete a readiness survey before registering. WVS has a sample.

A LEG is a……….A LEG is a………. Friend Coach Motivator Companion Supporter Advisor Advocate Role Model

LEG “Must Do List”LEG “Must Do List”Before Before EnrollmentEnrollment

Assist in selecting potential students

Encourage students to look at course descriptions and outlines on the WVS website

Encourage student to sign a school district online learning contact

TIPS: WVS offers

curriculum review access to help make decisions on course selection

WVS offers a sample student contract

Consider a parent and student online orientation meeting or presentation

Know if you need to order a textbook – ex. AP courses

LEG “Must Do List”LEG “Must Do List” Enrollment Process Enrollment Process

Contact WVS for your LEG user name & password to register students.

Register online at http://wvs.office.aventalearning.com Students will need an email account for you to register

them, to receive their welcome letter, and to participate in the course.

Once the district contact or LEG registers the student online: WVS receives the approved enrollment, the

student receives a confirmation email that provides a username and password for accessing their course.

The LEG uses their own login information to access registration, progress, and reporting tools for their students.

The WVS teacher receives the LEG contact information from WVS.

LEG “Must Do List”LEG “Must Do List” Enrollment Process Enrollment Process

HOT HOT Tips from Support (Nancy and Joan)Tips from Support (Nancy and Joan) Make sure you select “finalize enrollment” near

the bottom of the screen after you enter the students course(s). You WILL receive a “congratulations” message.

DON’T use the “back button” to enroll the next student, go to the top tab “students” and then “add student.”

You will NOT be able to see the enrollments for 1-2 hours after you submit.

You will get a “welcome/confirmation” email the next day for successful enrollments.

LEG “Must Do List”LEG “Must Do List” Enrollment Process Enrollment Process

LEG “Must Do List”LEG “Must Do List” Getting the student started: Getting the student started:

The LEG should send the WVS teacher an introductory e-mail: Student issues, accommodations, graduation

needs, contact information and hours, etc. Student/LEG needs to ensure that the

student’s computer meets the minimum technical requirements on the computers in which they are going to access their course. TIP: pop up blockers and email filters

LEG “Must Do List”LEG “Must Do List” Getting the student started: Getting the student started:

LEG makes sure the student completes the Student Orientation in each course.

Print out course syllabus, outline, and grading policies.

LEG helps determine if the student should continue within the first 14 days. Required: Email WVS if you need to drop the student within 14 days.

Remind students about the schedule tool in their course if they get behind or ahead. TIP: Students might want to adjust for the actual first day they start.

LEG “Must Do List”LEG “Must Do List” Monitoring student progress: Monitoring student progress: All LEGs receive weekly emailed progress reports

in PDF format on their students. LEG should login at least once a week to WVS

Front Office to check on progress using their LEG login.

LEG “Must Do List”LEG “Must Do List” Monitoring student progress: Monitoring student progress:

Click on any student name to view detail progress data. This detail view displays GRADE BOOK level detail for each course so you can monitor grades and activity on an assignment by assignment basis.

LEG “Must Do List”LEG “Must Do List” Monitoring student progress: Monitoring student progress:

Review the weekly progress reports emailed to you.

Monitoring student progress: Engagement Monitoring student progress: Engagement Categories Categories

New - Enrolled within last 7 Days On Target- Passing - Enrolled for > 7 Days, Turned in

assignment within 14 days within 10% of Variance, and Grade >= 70%

On Target- Academically At Risk - Enrolled for > 7 Days, Turned in assignment within 14 days, Variance within 10% and Grade < 70%

Slow Pace- Passing - Enrolled for > 7 Days, Turned in assignment within 14 days, Variance between 11-30% and Grade >= 70%

Slow Pace- Academically At Risk - Enrolled for > 7 Days, Turned in assignment within 14 days, Variance between 11-30% and Grade <70%

Monitoring student progress:Monitoring student progress:Engagement CategoriesEngagement Categories At Risk- Passing - Enrolled for > 7 Days, Turned in assignment

within 14 days, Variance greater than 30% and Grade >= 70% At Risk- Academically At Risk - Enrolled for > 7 Days, Turned

in assignment within 14 days, Variance greater than 30% and Grade < 70%

Disengaged- Passing - Enrolled for > 7 Days, has not turned in assignment in more than 14 days and Grade >=70%

Disengaged- Academically At Risk - Enrolled for > 7 Days, has not turned in assignment in more than 14 days and Grade <70%.

Not Started - Enrolled for > 7 Days, has not turned in any assignments

More LEG More LEG TipsTips Have student give

you a printed copy of their grade book weekly

Glitches happen -check your e-mail after sending within 24 hours

Did I mention to check progress and print weekly? ;-)

Keep a file on each student

Record errors and problems with the course

Notify the WVS teacher about any problems

Provide guidance department and/or administration with updates as requested

Just a few more LEG Just a few more LEG TipsTips

NEW – Credit Recovery courses have a maximum access of 12 weeks for fall and spring!

Parent Access to Reports (LEG Resource Web Page)

Student Tips Sheet AP Course Audit – AP Coordinator needs to

associate WVS with their district. NEW – Course drop fee $200 for 15-28 days

Keep Nancy and Joan’s phone number Keep Nancy and Joan’s phone number handy!!!handy!!!

715-453-2141(ext. 236 or 221)715-453-2141(ext. 236 or 221)Blackboard Help Desk:Blackboard Help Desk:

1-800-594-59651-800-594-59658:00 AM to 8:00 PM8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

or use the help button for online or use the help button for online assistanceassistance

TIP: Don’t be afraid to ask for help!TIP: Don’t be afraid to ask for help!

Remember students are still students whether in the classroom or online…...

……..they still need a ..they still need a LEG to stand on!LEG to stand on!

Thank YOU for all you Thank YOU for all you do to support your do to support your online students!!online students!!