Spring 10 Open House

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 (username@gavirtualschool.org).

•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??

GAVS Support GAVS Guidance, Media Center

Counselor@gavirtualschool.org

GAVS Help Desk in Registration

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: counselor@gavirtualschool.org.

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!