IDL Class Responsibilities

Below is a suggested list of responsibilities for the teacher, the facilitator, and the student in the Distance Learning classroom. This list is to help all parties know what is expected of them and what they should do in class. Each classroom is different, so the responsibilities can be altered to create the best classroom scenario for all. These are not mandatory, but are a good strategy to start with. It is a good idea for the teacher to go over responsibilities with the students in the first few days of class so that they know what's expected of them. Likewise, before class or outside of class, it is a good idea for the teacher and facilitator to coordinate how they would like to handle specifics such as grading, attendance, behavior issues, etc...

IDL Classroom Teacher:

  • Developing and delivering course content

  • Give students and facilitators an outline for the course

    • Include important dates such as mid-term & finals

    • Rules and Expectations for the class

  • Modify and adjust instruction and activities as needed

  • Review classroom procedures with students

  • Is comfortable with equipment (basic training)

  • Review IDL etiquette with students

  • Student discipline (Teacher, Facilitator, Principal, Superintendent)

  • Communicate any problems or concerns with SCKDLN Director.

  • Report any technical problems as soon as they occur to receiving sites and local facilitator and/or SCKDLN Director or Technician.

  • Provide a list of materials to sites in a timely manner

    • Allow adequate time for materials to reach students

    • Let the facilitator know in advance if lab time is going to be needed or other opportunities when the students may need a different room or equipment

  • Provide remote facilitators with information needed for classroom facilitation

    • Email address, phone numbers, fax numbers, etc…

  • Communicate effectively with facilitator at remote sites

  • Grade homework and keep attendance

    • Facilitators may help with this

  • Prepare grades for students

    • Teachers may have online gradebook access or give grades to appointed person

  • Have lesson plans available when absent

  • Manually dial sites when instructed to do so


IDL Classroom Facilitator:

  • Is comfortable with equipment (basic training)

  • Ensures equipment is turned on prior to class time

  • Communicate effectively with teacher at remote site

  • Reinforces Teacher’s rules and expectations

  • Provide remote teachers with information needed for classroom materials

    • Email address, phone numbers, fax numbers, etc…

  • Troubleshoot minor technical issues

    • Rebooting equipment, power on, TV monitor on correct input channel, etc…

  • Report technical issues as soon as they occur to site technician or DL Coodinator

    • Also notify the teacher of problems so they are aware why students are not in class

  • Aide teacher with discipline measures

  • Handle and distribute homework directed by teacher in a timely manner

    • Faxing, scanning, emailing, mail, copies

  • Aide teacher with attendance and grading by teacher’s direction

  • Have a backup person to handle duties when absent

  • Manually dial sites when instructed to do so


IDL Classroom Student Expectations:

  • Participate in class discussions and activities

  • Prepared for class

  • Complete assignments on time

  • Ask questions to clarify instruction

  • Share and publish work (when applicable)

  • Work with others to complete assignments (when applicable)

  • Communicate any problems or technical issues promptly

  • Be comfortable with the equipment

    • Adjust camera, mute, etc…

  • Be aware of microphone and refrain from background noise

    • Rustling papers, side conversations, etc…

    • Mute only with instructor permission

  • Complete and return to site office Student Conduct Form signed by parents