English Language Arts 20-2 Introduction

Instructor: Mrs. Burr

Before we start…

• Introductions and Important Info– Please send Key Parent Email Addresses

• Guidelines:– Be respectful of others– Don’t type messages during class unless asked

(I can see ALL private messages….)(I can see ALL private messages….)– Pay attention, listen carefully to all

announcements– Arrive on time– Attend all tutorials– Purchase a headset!

How does online ELA work?

• Combination of:– Lessons - assignments– Tutorials Attendance– Discussion Board– Quizzes and Exams

• And now for a closer look…

Lessons – assignments• Lessons are posted in D2L. Be sure to print

them out one unit at a time.

Unit One, Theory – there are no assignments.

• Most lessons contain an assignment at the end – but a few are just “theory”. Read carefully.

• You may work ahead. If you work ahead, only work one lesson ahead. Lessons are subject to change.

• Assignments and exams are due at midnight on due date. Sooner is always appreciated!

Dropbox

• All ELA assignments are submitted using the dropbox.

• If you are having troubles attaching, delete any spaces in the title of the file.

• Label all of your assignments files as directed in the lesson. It is VERY important that your surname is part of the file name.

Locker

• Use this feature if you tend to work on more than one computer, or if you share a computer.

Tutorials• Tutorials are held twice a week

• How are tutorials marked?– 10% of your final course mark is from tutorial

attendance and participation.

– If you miss a session, for ANY reason, it is your responsibility to view the archived tutorial file, posted under the “archives” icon on my ELA 20-2 homepage, and send me a 3-5 sentence summary via email.

– A potential of five marks are earned (or lost) at each session. Attendance in tutorial does not simply consist of 'logging on'.  You must be actively involved in the tutorial.

Quizzes and Exams

• Most units end with an exam, either on-line or emailed to your key parent. None of the unit exams is open book.

• Parental supervision is required for all quizzes and exams.

• Quizzes and exams are open for the entire 24-hour day, in an effort to accommodate working students and parents, but I can only guarantee my help on any problems that occur during regular school hours.

Course Organization - thematic

• Theory (poetry, short story, non-fiction, essay-writing, visuals, job skills, persuasive writing)

• Passions (“The Monsters are Due on Maple Street”)• Choices (October Sky)• Significant Experiences (Forbidden City)

• genre studied – poetry, short story, non-fiction, visuals, modern drama, feature film, novel

• thematic organization aids in making connections from one piece of literature to another – a necessary skill for the final exam, but also in the “real world”

Need help???

• If you need help, send a detailed email that has the word “question” or ? symbol in the subject line along with the course title (eg. ELA 20-2 ?)

• Be specific – on what lesson are you working and where are you stuck.

• Do NOT wait until an assignment is due, and then submit it saying, “I don’t get it.” Ask for help as the problem arises. I will be happy to assist you!

Bookmark Links

• ADLC >> D2L

http://d2l.adlc.ca/

(Bookmark each course.)

• Webmail (available in D2L)

http://webmail.rvvs.com/imp/login.php

Help me out! :-)

• Report “broken” links

• Check announcements, calendar, and email daily.

• Keep your key parents informed.

• Read lessons carefully BEFORE emailing a question.

• If you miss a tutorial, review it – your question will likely have been answered during a missed session.

Your turn….

Any questions?

Share one interesting fact about yourself.