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We have covered a lot of systems and programs from the teacher perspective, but you also need to know how things work from the student side. Many of the questions you will get from students and parents is about how something works in the program you are using. Review the information below on what the student experience is like below.
CalPac Supplied Technology
CalPac Supplied Technology
Student Email/Google Account
Student Email/Google Account
CalPac supplies a monitored student email account upon enrollment to all students. This email account is required to sign in to the school provided computer and other required school apps and programs. It is also the login username for the Student Portal.
CalPac staff will communicate with students at this school provided email address, and students are expected to check this email and use it for all communications with their teacher. Personal email accounts will not be accessible through the school provided Chromebook.
Chromebook
Chromebook
To best ensure students have the required technology CalPac provides every enrolled student a school issued and monitored Chromebook. This device is only accessible via the student’s CalPac email, remains the property of CalPac, and all use on this device must meet board approved policy - 4080 Acceptable Use Policy located on CalPac’s website. This computer will be used for online programs, virtual sessions, and to complete local and state tests.
Chromebook use is monitored through GoGuardian and students can only access school approved sites and programs.
This Chromebook also comes with the secure browser students need to take local assessments.
Students may use a personal device but will have to be signed into their school email account. Students are responsible for the care of their Chromebook whether they choose to use it or not.
As a homeroom teacher you may need to support students with logging in using their school email and password. This information is on the student info sheet. One of the most common issues is first having a student logout in order to get back to the sign in page. This video walks students through the process.
Student Calendar
Student Calendar
Teachers should send students calendar invites using the student's school email. Students will get in the habit of checking their email and calendar. Parents can also be added to student school calendars so they are aware of where their student should be during the day. Instructions on how students can share their calendar are available here.
CalPac Student Portal
CalPac Student Portal
Login Page
Login Page
Students access their student portal from the CalPac student login page. It is important that students pick their right school scope and enter their username and password exactly as it was sent to them. It is helpful for students to bookmark the login page so they can quickly login.
Student login information is located on the Student Information Sheet.
Students can also access Edmentum from this login page. Edmentum is listed at the very bottom of the School Scope List. Remember that students need a separate username and password to access Edmentum.
Student Portal
Student Portal
The student portal is located in the SIS. Once students enter in their username and password they will be taken to their student portal homepage. From here students can access their curriculum under Curriculum Connect, Activities Log, find out about field trips and activities, access resources, and check their progress.
The default page is the Online Curriculum Connect tab so that students can quickly click their LMS platform and jump into their courses. Students can navigate to other tabs using the left side navigation pane. Students will click on the Buzz bee icon to access their FLVS courses and the Odysseyware icon to access their Odysseyware courses.
***It is essential that students only login to their courses from the student portal, including when they get timed out of their LMS. If a student is having trouble logging in, double check that they are accessing their courses through the Student Portal and are in the correct school scope.
You can jump into the student portal from a student's dashboard page in the SIS.
Activities Log
We talked about the Learning Log/Activities Log in the SIS training. On the student side it is called the Activities Log. Students will open their log to add in offline school activities and complete their fitness log.
It is important that students select the correct log type (Write-in Learning Log or Write-in PE Log) when they open their activities log before writing in the information. The default is Write-in Learning Log.
Reporting
The Reporting tab is where students can view their report cards at the end of the semester and from past school years. These reports are printable.
Test Results
The Test Results tab is where students can see their scores on CAASPP tests and Edmentum diagnostic tests. This is a helpful resource for parents that want to see student performance.
School Activities
Students can join clubs, rsvp to attend field trips, and get information about CalPac school activities under the School Activities tab.
Please direct students to sign up for any events and activities they are interested in using this tab. This is also where students will see activities they are registered for.
Florida Virtual for Students (K-2)
Florida Virtual for Students (K-2)
First Time Accessing Courses
First Time Accessing Courses
When students first click on the Buzz icon to access their FLVS courses they will be prompted to submit a user agreement. This is the same one you signed when you first logged in as a teacher.
Students struggle with signing this agreement so it is helpful to login as the student and accept it for them. If a student says they can not get into their courses it is most likely because this agreement needs to be signed.
Navigating to Courses
Navigating to Courses
Students access and work in their courses from the same view as the observer that we covered in FLVS system training.
Students access their courses by clicking on the course tile from their Buzz homepage. Each course will have a different pictured tile.
Students can also go to the top left navigation hamburger and choose courses. This is helpful for switching from course to course.
They can always return to their homepage to click on another tile.
Completing Assignments
Completing Assignments
Students have two options for accessing their lessons. It is important that once students open up a lesson that they use the green navigation arrows to complete all parts before moving on to the next assignment.
All assignments must be completed in order.
Option 1: To-Do-List
Daily assignments will display under the To-Do-List. Click on an activity name to complete it.
Option 2: Play Icon
Students can click the play icon on the course tile card to go to the list of assignments.
Once students have accessed their assignment they will:
Click on a folder to open up assignment details.
Review their last completed assignment by clicking Last Visited.
Or click Up Next to go directly to your next assignment.
Remind students that they must use the green navigation arrows in their lessons and go all the way to the end to successfully complete that assignment.
Checking Grades & Progress
Checking Grades & Progress
Students check their grades by clicking on the bar graph grade icon on the course tile card or by going to the top left hamburger icon and choosing progress. The grades show total grade in the class, grades on individual assignments, and progress students have made so far.
Click on an assignment to see feedback on the grade.
Odysseyware for Students (3-6)
Odysseyware for Students (3-6)
First Time Accessing Courses
First Time Accessing Courses
When students first join Odysseyware they will be prompted to watch an orientation video. They can choose to skip this in the future.
The landing page will always be the Help tab. Here students can navigate to resources and other support documents for using Odysseyware.
Navigating to Courses
Navigating to Courses
Students access their courses by clicking on the light bulb icon from the top menu choices. They then have two options to access their courses.
On the ASSIGNMENT tab they can click the black arrow next to the assignment name to open and complete the assignment.
On the COURSES tab students can see all units and assignments by clicking the black > next to a course name. This is the best view for students, especially if they have fallen behind.
The video to the right is an overview of the login and course access process for students.
Checking Grades & Progress
Checking Grades & Progress
Students will see their grades and progress after clicking on learn. The learn section has two tabs for students to navigate to. Students should choose the Courses tab to see their grades, progress, and how many assignments they have completed in each course.
The course view is also helpful for showing students how many assignments they need to do to catch up in their classes. They can find this information under the progress bar.
Remind students that their Score to Date grade is the one that counts.
Messages
Messages
Students receive grade messages and other responses from teachers under the message section. The speech bubble will turn red and display a number on it if students have messages to review.
Teachers may message a student in Odysseyware in response to student help requests or to give them further instructions on completing an assignment.
It is helpful to direct students to this message feature so that they can see feedback on their work.
Fitness Logs
Fitness Logs
As part of their PE course students complete 20 minutes of PE activity each school day and log it in their Fitness Log inside their SIS Activities Log.
It is important that students are just writing the activity name (ex. Running) and the time spent in minutes (even if over an hour) in the Att. Hrs. Column. Students should not include any other information.
The video on the right walks you through how students need to update their log (Note that this video is for MS and says 40 minutes but the process is the same for elementary students).
Fitness log grades are posted on the Student Information Sheet. Make sure to discuss Fitness Logs during your weekly conversations.
Pause and Review
Pause and Review
Do I know:
How students use their school provided technology?
How students login to their student portal?
How students access their courses from the student portal?
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How students complete their fitness logs?
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