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1. The LEG “Must Do List” Webinar September 2010 • Good afternoon Local Education Guides! • Please do a check on you audio by clicking on “Tools” and then select “Audio” then “Audio Set Up Wizard”

2. The LEG“Must Do List” WebinarSeptember 2010 Dawn Nordine, WVS Director Nancy Kind, Program Assistant Joan Hilgendorf, Program Assistant

3. What is a LEG? (Local Education Guide) • 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

4. Importance 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.

5. 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.

6. How much TIME will it 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.

7. 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.

8. 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 coach 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.

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

10. LEG “Must Do List”Before Enrollment • 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

11. LEG “Must Do List” 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.

12. LEG “Must Do List” Enrollment Process • 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.

13. LEG “Must Do List” Enrollment Process • HOT 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.

14. LEG “Must Do List” 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

15. LEG “Must Do List” 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.

16. LEG “Must Do List” 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.

17. LEG “Must Do List” 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.

18. LEG “Must Do List” Monitoring student progress: • Review the weekly progress reports emailed to you.

19. Monitoring student progress: Engagement 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%

20. Monitoring student progress:Engagement 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

21. 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 More LEG Tips

22. Just a few more LEG Tips • 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

23. Keep Nancy and Joan’s phone number handy!!!715-453-2141(ext. 236 or 221)Blackboard Help Desk:1-800-594-59658:00 AM to 8:00 PMor use the help button for online assistance TIP: Don’t be afraid to ask for help!

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

25. …..they still need a LEG to stand on!Thank YOU for all you do to support your online students!!