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EdTech Digest Awards
Edgenuity MyPath User Guide
Contents
Corporate Introduction
Category: 1A – New Product
Product: Edgenuity MyPath
Delivery Mechanism: The Edgenuity Student Portal
Learning Management System
Individualized Learning Path Alignments
Curriculum Overview
Customer Support
Login Information
Edgenuity Quick Preview Guide
Edgenuity MyPath User Guide (continued)
Corporate Introduction
Edgenuity remains a leading provider of digital curriculum that propels success for every student, empowers
every teacher to deliver more effective instruction and enables schools and districts to meet their academic goals.
Founded in 1998, the Company is comprised of educators who recognized the opportunity to leverage technology
to improve access and academic outcomes for students. Edgenuity is built on the philosophy that no two students
learn in exactly the same way, nor at the same pace; and each student has individualized learning needs.
Edgenuity is one of the largest and most comprehensive providers of online instructional content for a variety of
online and blended implementations with implementations in all 50 states and many major school districts.
With a commitment to student achievement and preparing students for success in college and career, Edgenuity
consistently develops and updates courses to meet national and state standards and academic demands. Our
vendor hosted, comprehensive content and personalized learning system support students in a variety of virtual
and blended learning environments. Program enhancements released this past year in addition to the new
curriculum include the following:
New student experience
Updated educator interface
Enhanced reporting functionality
Additional functionality in the learning management system
Additional tools and enhancements to the student portal
At Edgenuity, we continue to work with leading educators along with our partner schools and districts to create
online and blended learning programs that help students achieve more. Our learning solutions combine media-
rich, standards-aligned content, direct-instruction videos that feature expert, on-screen teachers, and meaningful
course work to ensure students are engaged and motivated. With actionable data that is easy to access,
educators monitor student progress in real time and help students in the moment.
Edgenuity’s curriculum addresses the span of educational goals of the standards with a rigorous approach that
ensures students are prepared for success in each grade. The comprehensive courses and learning management
system engage students in meaningful learning experiences. The system is student-driven, self-paced, and
includes multiple opportunities for learning while addressing diverse learning styles. Supports and scaffolds within
online courseware let students control the pace of instruction, pausing and reviewing as needed or accelerating
through content if they have demonstrated mastery. Students also have access to translation tools, read-aloud,
captioning, and other supports to ensure all students can be successful.
Robust tools, embedded in our learning management system, provide teachers the ability to individualize the
student learning experience and make appropriate modifications and accommodations for students. Individualized
student assignment calendars let students know whether they are on track, powerful educator reports monitor
student progress and performance, and the Dashboard alert system notifies teachers of students needing
immediate attention.
In the last 16 years, Edgenuity has helped over a million students experience a new model of education, ignite a
passion for learning, become more self-directed learners, and realize their academic goals. Edgenuity has had a
resounding impact on the education and ultimately the lives of teenagers and young adults.
Edgenuity MyPath User Guide (continued)
Category: 1A – New Product
Product: Edgenuity MyPath™
Edgenuity MyPath™ is a supplemental intervention program designed for students in grades 6–12. MyPath
provides instruction on reading and math skills and concepts from grades 3-11.
Each student’s program is determined by a placement exam. Based on student performance on this exam, the
system recommends an Individualized Learning Path (ILP). Each ILP features direct instruction videos, interactive
tasks, activities, and robust practice with immediate feedback. All learning paths further adapt instruction
dynamically by allowing students to move past any content they have already mastered. Content is age-
appropriate and respectful of middle and high school-age students.
The program includes:
A placement exam to determine each student’s starting path in the program
Instruction tailored to students’ ability levels
o Foundational ILPs
o Basic ILPs
o Intermediate ILPs
o Advanced ILPs
Reports to monitor progress
Reading ILPs
The foundational reading paths focus on comprehension strategies, while the basic and intermediate reading
paths focus on reading comprehension and literary analysis with a strong emphasis on literary nonfiction and
informational texts, as well as grammar and mechanics and some writing as it relates to reading. Advanced paths
expose students to great literature and develop critical thinking skills.
Math ILPs
The foundational math paths focus on number sense, while the basic and intermediate math paths are carefully
sequenced to provide the concepts and skills required for success in Algebra, including number properties and
arithmetic with integers and rational numbers, proportional reasoning and relationships, and basic algebraic
manipulations. Advanced paths challenge students with instruction in geometry, trigonometry, and even pre-
calculus concepts and skills.
Edgenuity MyPath User Guide (continued)
The Edgenuity MyPath content library includes:
Over 600 comprehensive lessons
Over 5,000 practice tasks
Over 12,000 assessment items
Age-appropriate content that is respectful of middle and high school students.
Edgenuity MyPath is also available with an NWEATM
MAP® integration, which allows schools to import MAP data
instead of using the Edgenuity Placement Exam to recommend ILPs for students.
Delivery Mechanism: The Edgenuity Student Portal
The Student Portal is the interface students use to interact with the curriculum. The system provides multiple
options for varying the content and presentation of information to maximize individual student achievement and
success. Key elements include the following features:
Comprehensive content including core courses in language arts, math, science, social studies, world
languages, career education, and electives
Research-supported lesson design
Online standards-aligned courseware accessible 24/7 via high-speed internet
Multiple elements for active learning including direct video instruction, embedded electronic note taking,
interactive web links, communication options, simulations and manipulative activities
Calendar and communication tools for students to track their schedule and communicate with
teachers/peers
A variety of instructional strategies
Pre-tests and prescriptive learning paths
Formative and summative assessments to guide student progress
Instructional scaffolding and intervention
Monitoring of student progress and academic performance
Edgenuity’s mission is to help students at all skill levels realize academic success by providing quality, rigorous
coursework that goes beyond the standards. Through the rigor of the curriculum, students successfully master
instructional content, well prepared and ready to surpass future academic challenges.
Edgenuity MyPath User Guide (continued)
Learning Management System
The easy to use learning management system provides teachers and administrators the flexibility to manage
content, customize courses, and individualize learning paths to meet the diverse needs of students.
The learning management system provides administrators and teachers with powerful tools to:
Monitor student progress and performance in real-time
View and/or export student data
Monitor the Dashboard tracking and notification system
Customize course settings and options to accommodate specific student needs
Differentiate learning paths
Assign prescriptive and pretesting diagnostics
Review and manage grades with the online GradeBook
View standard alignment documentation and scope and sequences
Access the eCommunity teacher resource (on-demand-training)
Utilize the system communication tools including email, threaded discussions, and family
reports/notifications
Assign Supplemental Learning Blocks for remediation
View course structures, course components, and rubrics
Individualized Learning Path Alignments
Edgenuity’s MyPath content is fully aligned to state and national standards, including the Common Core State
Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics. Instructional design incorporates best practices, including
iNACOL instructional and teaching and learning standards and Universal Design for Learning guidelines.
Course alignments can be easily accessed through the learning management system at any time. Standards
appear for students on the Course Map page, before the start of each lesson. Teachers have several ways to
access standards alignments through the teacher portal. They may view the standards covered in each lesson in
the course, or they may view the entire standards document with the lessons listed that meet each standard.
Teachers can also access a printer-friendly version of the alignments from within the Course Documents section
of the Course Structure view.
Curriculum Overview
Edgenuity’s MyPath intervention provides data-driven differentiated instruction in mathematics and reading, for
middle and high school students spanning skills and concepts from grade 3-11. MyPath is designed to meet
students at their learning level and give them exactly what they need to catch up, keep up, and get ahead.
Students are assigned to Individualized Learning Paths (ILPs) at their skill level, regardless of their grade level.
Middle schools and high schools have long received intervention materials that are not age appropriate and draw
unnecessary attention to the hindrances faced by struggling students. The lower-level content of MyPath was
designed with the interests of older learners in mind—respectful and engaging for struggling middle school and
high school students—so students can feel confident as they progress through the appropriate level of content to
meet their current needs.
Through assessments, ILPs, and detailed progress reports, MyPath provides students with age-appropriate online
lessons and gives educators the ability to monitor academic progress easily.
Edgenuity MyPath User Guide (continued)
Placement Assessment
The initial placement assessment determines the student’s individual learning levels from third to eleventh grade.
Based on the results, our learning management system recommends an Individualized Learning Path (ILP) that
provides high-interest, age-appropriate instruction for each student. The ILP specifically addresses the identified
skill gaps. Students are assigned relevant, student-specific course content creating ideal intervention material
based on each student’s assessment results.
Placement Assessment:
As an alternative, districts utilizing NWEA’s MAP assessment can import MAP data (RIT Score). The student’s
RIT Score is then used to recommend the Individualized Learning Path.
Individualized Learning Paths
Instructional content ranges from the third-grade skill level to the eleventh-grade skill level. Lower-level content
was designed with the interests of older learners in mind—respectful, engaging, and age appropriate for
struggling middle school and high school students.
Reading
The foundational reading paths focus on comprehension strategies, while the basic and intermediate reading
paths focus on reading comprehension and literary analysis with a strong emphasis on literary nonfiction and
informational texts. Grammar, mechanics, and writing are included as it relates to reading. Advanced paths
expose students to great literature and develop critical thinking skills.
Edgenuity MyPath User Guide (continued)
The content emphasizes the close reading of complex texts, especially literary nonfiction and includes
argumentative and explanatory writing, text-dependent tasks, and tools to allow students to annotate text as they
read.
Mathematics
Math ILPs focus on the critical path to and through Algebra I. Foundational paths build students’ number sense
with whole numbers and fractions. Basic paths emphasize foundational instruction building critical algebra
readiness skills. Intermediate math paths are designed to support students in Algebra to ensure success with a
balance of lesson concepts, procedures, and application. Advanced paths are the ones for students who have
been successful in Algebra and are ready to take on more advanced mathematics study.
Content emphasizes the application of mathematical thinking to real world issues and challenges, preparing
students to think and reason mathematically. The interactive content helps students develop a depth of
understanding with the ability to apply mathematics to real world situations. Modeling and the use of mathematics
and statistics to analyze empirical situations provide students the opportunity to problem solve and improve their
decision making process. Students engage in a variety of rich multimedia sources, simulations, and labs that
enhance learning and foster comprehension.
Instructional Content
Edgenuity provides its comprehensive, interactive curriculum in a virtual learning environment with a robust
learning management system. Supports and scaffolds within the online courseware let students control the pace
of instruction, pausing and reviewing as needed or accelerating through content if they have demonstrated
mastery. Students also have access to translation tools, read-aloud, captioning, and other supports to ensure all
students can be successful.
Edgenuity MyPath User Guide (continued)
The content is engaging, motivating, memorable, and highly interactive. The unique direct instruction video
presentations embedded in every lesson feature expert, experienced teachers presenting instructional content via
recorded video. The instructional design incorporates established principles of effective explicit instruction that
contribute to student achievement in original credit and credit recovery learning environments:
Establishing a clear lesson purpose, goals, and expectations
Presenting instruction in small, manageable segments
Providing clear instruction, including examples and modeling
Providing opportunities for practice with varying levels of scaffolded support
Conducting frequent checks for understanding with appropriate feedback
Incorporating reviews spread out over time
The instruction delivery methods include:
Inquiry
Anecdotes
Scaffolding
Real-world scenarios
Analysis of perspectives
Key words for enhancing subject-specific vocabulary
Motivating media-rich assignments engage students with highly interactive instructional tools to build mathematics
and reading knowledge and essential skills. Critical thinking, problem solving, analysis, integration, and synthesis
abilities are embedded in the lesson activities. The meaningful assignments ensure students master key concepts
as they read, write, explore, create, practice, predict, and make real world applications. Vetted and secure online
resources provide additional practice.
Direct Instruction
The unique direct instruction video presentations available in every lesson feature highly qualified, certified
Instructors presenting instructional content via recorded video. Instructors guide students through concepts and
skills with clear and engaging visual supports that include white board demonstrations, bulleted key points,
highlighted vocabulary, diagrams and photography.
Edgenuity MyPath User Guide (continued)
Assignments
Assignments ensure students master key concepts and
develop their analytical and critical thinking skills. They
include various activities that further the learning
objectives and complement the instruction by supplying
additional points of view, contexts, examples, principles,
problem-solving approaches, and text styles. In addition
to checks for understanding during instruction and
lesson questions and problem-solving, assignments
include short reading and writing assignments and real-
world application through projects and simulations.
Students also complete interactive activities that allow
them to investigate topics in greater depth.
Students also access supplemental readings using the
course’s translation and read aloud tool. Supplemental
readings include narratives, skills instruction, excerpts from literature, informational texts, primary-source
documents, or encyclopedia-style articles. In some cases, students may link to best-in-class online resources that
provide additional perspectives on the topics covered in the lesson before completing the assignment.
Edgenuity MyPath User Guide (continued)
Math Interactives
Interspersed throughout the instruction, interactives and tools allow students to model with mathematics, helping
students apply concepts and skills in different ways.
Reading Scaffolds
Students are asked to read independently in the CloseReader environment, practicing, and finding key details in
the text. The translation and read aloud tools support students needing additional support. CloseReader features
include word look-up, teacher’s notes, sticky notes, text highlighting, and a highlight collection feature that allows
students to color code and gather the text they highlight for additional note-taking options.
Read-Aloud, Translation, and Transcripts
Students can hear text and vocabulary words read aloud in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian,
Portuguese, or Arabic, allowing all students to interact with the text. The read-aloud provides bilingual word
support.
To make content accessible to all students, text can be translated into 17 languages, including Arabic, Armenian,
The Student Experiencehttp://learn.edgenuity.com/student
Accessing a Course
To login to the Virtual Classroom to preview curriculum:
1. Enter your username and password.2. Click Login.3. The My Course List section on the left side of the screen will list all assigned courses.4. Click the title of the course you want to view from My Course List.
Accessing Activities
To navigate through and view student curriculum:
1. Click Course Map.2. Select a Unit, and click to expand.3. Click on a Lesson to view the activities available in that lesson.4. Click on an Activity to launch it.
When you have completed a review of the activity:
1. Click the Home icon at the top left of the header.2. You will be returned to the Course Map.3. Select a different Activity to view it.
Switching Between Courses
To return to My Course List and select a different course:
1. Click Return to the Lobby.2. Click the title of a different course.
The Organizer provides a selection of tools and resources to help students succeed.
1. From the Student Lobby, click on the Organizer button.
2. Use the Reports, Communications, and Resources options at the bottom to view the different groups of student tools and information available.
3. From within the Organizer, view the Student Orientation video at Resources Orientation and How-to.
4. Click the Power button to return to the Lobby.
The Educator Experiencehttp://learn.edgenuity.com/educator
Overview
Students: From this tab, you can add a new student or manage existing students. Use the search bar to find any student easily and jump directly to his or her course list and student summary reports.
Courses: View course structures and activities, and access standards alignments. From the Manage Courses page, you can customize a course, assign it to a group of students, view all students already enrolled, and create a course exam with just a few clicks.
Reports: View and export data on student engagement, progress, and achievement. This menu also includes a one-stop dashboard report that shows teachers which students need their help and allows them to take action immediately.
Communication: Access Edgenuity’s in-system email, chat, and announcements features. Also, set up and monitor discussions in the Collaboration Corner—Edgenuity’s built-in online discussion board.
Administration: District, school, and program administrators can add and manage teacher accounts, customize the district calendar and manage schedules, and control district settings.
Support: From here, get connected to asynchronous training materials in the eCommunity. Or, use the links here to email Edgenuity’s dedicated customer support team—also available by phone.
Course StructureThe Course Structure page allows educators to view the structure and content of any course. To access the Course Structure page, simply click on Course Structures from the Courses tab, and then click on the name of the course.
From the Students tab, access the Manage Students page to manage student courses. Select a student first to view the student’s course list.
Add Course: Enrolls selected student in courses.
Disable: Prevents a student from working in the course that is disabled. The student can log in to the Virtual Classroom and work on all courses except the disabled course. Disabled courses can be re-enabled at a future date.
Complete: Marks the selected course as complete when the student has completed all activities and the teacher does not want the student to re-enter the course.
Customize: Enables administrators to customize courses for mass distribution or allows teachers to customize a course for an individual student.
Edit Options: Allows features within a course to be individualized for the student. Some of the individual features include passing-score thresholds, grade weights, start date, target date, quiz review method, grading methods, time limits and fail attempts for assessments, pre-test mode, etc.
Retakes: Allows educators to manage retakes for quizzes, tests, and exams.
Grades: Provides a list of all completed activities within a course and the selected student’s grades on each activity. Also provides educators with the ability to change grades, reset assignments, bypass activities, assign additional retakes for assessments, etc.
Undo Bypass: A Bypass allows the teacher to advance a student through activities without requiring the student to complete the activity in his or her sequential learning path. This can be performed from the student’s gradebook. The Undo Bypass feature provides the ability to remove the Bypass from an activity.
Scores and Activity Review: Allows educators to view student work and leave feedback for all activities students have submitted. A search feature enables users to find assessment data on specific activity types.
Insert Supplemental Activity: Inserts activities from other Edgenuity courses into individual student courses for remediation or enrichment. When supplemental activities are inserted, students must complete the supplemental activities successfully before they can return to the assigned course sequence.
Additional Activities: These are assignments that a student does outside of the Virtual Classroom that will be factored into the student’s grade for the course (presuming that the grade weight for the additional category is greater than zero).
View Course Standards: Provides access to the state standards correlations for a selected course.
Assignment Calendar: Generates a weekly assignment calendar for the student based on the start and target dates of the course.
Diagnostic Test: Allows educators to manage diagnostic testing for Virtual Tutor test preparation courses.
eNotes: Allows teachers to review eNotes that students have taken.