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Explore the benefits of Odyssey, a research-based software for Language Arts and Math curriculum used by students in grades K-8. Home access allows students to learn at their own pace and provides parents the chance to view student activities and progress. Discover how to access Odyssey, check system requirements, and log in with connectivity and hardware needs. Utilize MyPortfolio to track student progress and ensure proper logout. For more information, visit www.compasslearning.com.
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Odyssey Home Access
What is Odyssey? • Software used to support Language Arts and Math curriculum. • Research based. • Used by students in grades K-8. • Students work at their own pace.
Why have home access? • To provide additional learning opportunities for students • Evenings, weekends, summer • To provide parents with the opportunity to see the types of activities students are working on and to check progress.
How does it work? Go to http://clo.douglas.k12.ga.us
Check System Requirements • Connectivity requirements • High speed internet (DSL or Cable) • Hardware requirements • Operating system, processor, memory, disk space, etc. • Plugins • Flash, Adobe, Shockwave, etc.
System Report • Each area should have a green check. • Click links to download plugins.
System Requirements • You should only have to complete the system check on your home computer one time. • If you access Odyssey from another computer, you will need to check that system. • You can access Odyssey anywhere you have a high speed connection and meet system requirements.
Logging In • Your child will login as he or she does at school. • If your child does not know his or her login, check with the teacher. • Parents will not have a separate login.
Checking Student Progress • Use MyPortfolio • Check Recent Work, Assignments, or run Reports.
Logging Out Properly • ALWAYS use the blue X in the orange box to log out.
For more information… Visit http://www.compasslearning.com/