Administrators
Information for Administrators
During eLearning days, administrators are to help ensure that students have a meaningful learning experience and provide students and staff with support to complete learning objectives. For specific details, instructions, expectations, and resources related to the role of an administrator on an eLearning day, consult the resources below.
If an eLearning day will take place, all administrators will be contacted and the announcement will be posted via BCSC media outlets (website, e-Alerts, social media accounts). The BCSC Hotline will be available to address any student, parent, family, staff, or administrator needs during this time (812-418-0252).
Teachers are not required to report to school buildings. Teachers can utilize buildings for internet, with supervisor discretion. Teachers must post lessons on itslearning by 9 am (objectives, instructions, resources) and make themselves available for communication with students between 9 am and 3 pm. Teachers will need to plan ahead if they do not have WiFi access at home. If a student has communicated with a teacher, teachers are expected to respond within 30 to 45 minutes. Administrators also have access to coursework through their itslearning accounts.
Planning for Success
To help prepare all stakeholders, consider the action items below.
Distribute this Quick Reference sheet to staff, especially front office staff and administrative assistants
Make sure devices are being sent home.
This allows teachers, students, and families to practice taking devices home, logging into resources outside of the BCSC WiFi network, test connectivity, make plans, and practice for eLearning days.
Have teachers in your building send home login information with students.
Students have different logins and methods to access their curriculum. Sending home login information ensures all stakeholders are prepared and informed for eLearning day logins.
Develop a communication game plan with stakeholders.
Practice eLearning lessons in your building.
Practicing eLearning lessons during the school day allows both teachers and students the opportunity to practice communicating, learning, and teaching online before an eLearning day. Practice days allow stakeholders to identify areas for improvements, make adjustments, and improve.
Communicate work expectations to hourly employees.
Plan to keep a record of staff contact information, their eLearning day plans, and where they will be working
Use this spreadsheet as an option and support to track staff on an eLearning day
Lunch Sites
Meals will not be available during eLearning Days
Hourly Staff
Administrators will need to plan and coordinate work hours for hourly staff. Human resources will communicate information for support staff members who can complete work at home, but some support staff will be required to report to buildings.
itslearning Tips
As an administrator, you will need to know how to communicate with staff via itslearning as well as check in with staff by accessing their itslearning courses. Use the videos and guides below for assistance with itslearning for eLearning days.
For additional information for students, parents, families, connectivity, and support on eLearning days, visit the BCSC eLearning website.
Need help on eLearning days or have questions? Contact Brenny Kummer, Coordinator of Instructional Technology via email: kummerb@bcsc.k12.in.us.
If you experience difficulty on an eLearning day, contact the BCSC eLearning Hotline at 812-418-0252.