MS CVA Student Orientation Review

Middle School CVA Student Orientation

​Online Learning at CVA

• CVA requires self-direction and self-discipline. Your teacher is one of many resources.

• Asynchronous sessions will take place during your class time at school, when you don't have a live session with your teacher.

• Reading, writing, and using online tools are super important.

Match

Match the following

• Asynchronous class

• Synchronous class

• If I have a question during an asynchronous class

• If I have a question during a live session

• If my computer is not working during a live session

I work independently following the Teacher instructions posted on CTLS

I connect with the teacher on Zoom

1. 1. I ask my facilitator, 2. send a CTLS chat message to my teacher

1. I raise my hand on Zoom to ask my teacher

I ask for help to my facilitator

• I work independently following the Teacher instructions posted on CTLS

• I connect with the teacher on Zoom

• 1. 1. I ask my facilitator, 2. send a CTLS chat message to my teacher

• 1. I raise my hand on Zoom to ask my teacher

• I ask for help to my facilitator

​School Supplies

• ​Computer (never phone or tablet)

• Internet connection at home, for homework and projects

• Headphones with microphone

• Paper, Pencils, Highlighters, and a Binder

• Microsoft 365: School Email Address

Multiple Select

Select ALL the elements you need to use to be successful in your CVA course

• Laptop/desktop computer

• Internet connection

• I don't need any technology, just pencil and paper

• Cell phone and cell service

• Access to the CTLS Digital Classroom for that class

​CVA Pro-Tips

1. Read the Class Board to follow the instructions for the day.

2. Read the Announcements.

3. Pay attention to the facilitator/teacher instructions.

4. Communicate with your teacher using CTLS Messages or email: expect an answer in 24-48 hours.

5. Schedule a specific time to work on homework each day.

6. Have a dedicated space for work at home that is quiet.

Multiple Select

What should a CVA student’s daily routine include? Select ALL the answers you consider correct.

• Checking communication from teachers in CTLS chat + Announcements

• Checking the Class Board for classwork instructions

• Completing assignments according to the Class Board instructions

• Taking notes and reading my teacher's feedback on graded classwork

Multiple Choice

Where will you find your teacher's weekly class instructions?

• On my school email

• Posted on the Class Board

• On the Digital Sessions page

• Posted on the computer lab's whiteboard

How to submit your work

Your teacher will give you instructions and due dates for you to complete and submit your work.
The instructions and due dates will be posted on the Class Board every week.
Only use the links provided by your teacher inside CTLS and Clever to submit your work.
Not valid submissions: by email, chat message, text, etc.

Multiple Choice

Select the ONLY correct way to submit work for your CVA Class

• Emailing my teacher all my completed assignments

• Saving my schoolwork on Microsoft 365

• Using the links my teacher posts on CTLS + Clever

• Submitting my school work by text to my teacher

My Coursework: lessons

​Navigate from the top, and go down.

Multiple Choice

How are you supposed to navigate your CVA coursework?

• Scroll to the bottom of the page and open the last item first.

• Complete each Unit Test first to see if you can exempt the rest of the assignments in that Unit.

• Take all the Tests and Quizzes first, then go back and complete the Assignments if there is enough time.

• Open each Unit folder in order, then complete each lesson and task as described on the Class Board weekly instructions.

​Communication Best Practices

• Listen and respond to your teacher quickly

• Feel comfortable asking questions and participating in class (raise your hand to ask for permission during a live session)

• Read the Announcements and Class Board once a day

• Be clear and specific when asking questions

• Use proper language

• Let your teacher know if something has come up that is affecting school work

​ 1. Teacher 2. Facilitator 3. CVA Student support 4. Counselor

Reorder

Reorder who you should contact first for general questions, help with assignments, grades, etc.

• Your teacher

• Your facilitator

• CVA Student Support

1

2

3

• 1
• 2
• 3

Multiple Select

What can the CVA Student Support staff help you with? Select ALL correct answers.

• Microsoft technical issues

• CTLS technical issues

• Spanish support

• Intructions translations

​ CVA Learning Center --> CVA Student Support on CTLS Chat

• ​If you are not able to ask your teacher or your facilitator, and

• you need help with CTLS or Microsoft 365,

• you can reach to the CVA Student Support on week days 9AM-6PM, except Fridays (4PM)

Multiple Select

When are you supposed to request help from the CVA Student Support? Select ALL the correct answers.

• If my teacher is not available

• If the facilitator is not available

• Only if my questions are about Spanish

• Only if I need help with CTLS or Microsoft 365

Multiple Choice

How can I contact the CVA Student Support?

• Using CTLS Chat

• Going to the front office

• Using my cell phone during class

• By mail

​Academic dishonesty

You are cheating when in an assessment:

1. You use answers from the internet that are not yours

2. You are helped by others (family, friends, etc.) without the teacher's permission

3. When you share your answers with classmates to copy them as their own.

​Consequences of Academic dishonesty

Multiple Select

Select ALL the actions that are evidence of Academic Dishonesty

• Sharing your test answers in a video on Tic-Toc

• Helping a classmate with the teacher's permission

• Copying text from the internet and paste it into your assignment as if was written by you

• Helping a classmate by showing your test answers to him

Multiple Select

After which academic dishonesty occurrence(s) will:

a. parents be contacted by the teacher and

b. students have to re-do 100% of their work + re-submit it?

• 1st occurrence

• 2nd occurrence

• 3rd occurrence

• 4th occurrence or more

​Teacher feedback

​You will know if your teacher left comments,
suggestions or any feedback for you to read, on "My Grades" area.

​Teacher feedback

​You will be able to read your teacher's comments inside the "Instructor Feedback" window, at the bottom of your assignment.

Hotspot

Where will you go to find feedback your teacher has left on the work you have submitted? Select that area by clicking on it.