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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.
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!