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Matanzas Christian AcademyStudent Orientation

Welcome the Matanzas Christian Academys newest Educational Program.

We are glad that you have chosen MCA for your educational needs. On line Education is the wave of the future and you are using cutting edge technology through our Ignitia program.

In a lesson, you can choose to have the lesson read to you in various languages.

1Before You Get Started

Use Fire Fox web browser. This is a must!!! You can download it from firefox.com Go to Adobe.com and down load FLASHGo to Java.com and download the latest version of Java

Before you get started, you will need to do 3 things. Write these down. All of these are all free so just go to their web site to get the programs for your computer.

1. Our program is made to run on Firefox. If you use Explorer, some features may not work. You need to go to Firefox.com to down load the web browser.

2. Next, You will need to go to Adobe.com and down load Flash.

3. Lastly go to Java.com to download the latest addition. Java runs the submit buttons in the lessons. Without it, you will not be able to submit answers or finish lessons.

Once you do get those 3 items, you will be ready to begin. Now you have all the essential items associated with this program. 2Getting Started

Ignitia is easy to use. It is very user friendly. We will go over the so that you can get started using it quickly.

Before we get into how you use it, lets talk about what it is in the first place.

(Next slide)3What is it?

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What is Ignitia?

Simply, it is school on the web.

(You may choose to ask students questions that invite discussion such as:You probably already use the Internet to go on Facebook, play games, shop, and look up school information.Now you can do your school work too.You are no longer chained to lugging heavy books, or sitting at a desk. You can go anywhere that has WiFi connections.

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Play games, watch videos

Weve talked about some of the things you like to do on the Internet. Heres what I think youll like about Ignitia. The lessons you will be doing have a lot of the things you like about the Internet such as games, cool videos, and interesting things to read and listen to.

So its schoolwork and its a fun way to do it!

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InternetDevices24/7

Any Where Any Time

Now heres the really cool thing. A couple of minutes ago I told you that Ignitia is school on the web right? What that means is that you can do your work pretty much anywhere you have the Internet. Like home, the library, stores, and restaurants.

Ignitia also works on many cell phones and tablets,, if you have the Internet on it. It wont work on all devices but if you have one, you should check to see if it works.

One other thing I want you to know is that since Ignitia is on the Internet, its available to you 24 hours 7 days a week, all year round so feel free to work on your assignments anytime you want. I like this because it makes it flexible. You work on your own schedule. Just make sure you get your work done on time ok?

(Next slide)6Things to know

Ok, weve talked about what Ignitia is, and where and when you can use it.

There are 3 things you need to know about HOW to use Ignitia.

(Next slide)7Write this down!!!How to log in

How to do assignments

How to track my progress

Take out a piece of paper or make a new note in your phone or other device, number it 1-3 and give yourself some space to write or type beneath each number.

(Allow students time to get their notepad ready)

Under Number 1 write down How to log in Under Number 2 write down How to do assignmentsUnder Number 3 write down How to track my progress

(Give students a few moments to accomplish this task)

(Next slide)81. How to log inhttps://matanzasfl.ignitiaschools.com

First, lets talk about how to login to the program.

In our Welcome letter you have been give the website URL. Just click on it and you will be right there. This is a Private site so dont erase the Welcome e-mail so you will always be able to have the URL if you change computers.

You might want to bookmark this website on your computer so its easy to find when you need it.

In the Welcome letter, you will find your username and password that you will use to access the site. When you come to the login screen you will need to enter your login ID here and your Password here. They are case sensitve so inter with Capital as shown. Then, click the Login button here.

Once youre logged in, the first thing youll see is your home page where you can see your upcoming assignments. And that brings us to number 2.

(Next slide)92. How to do assignments

Starting assignments is super easy. In the Assignments Due box, youll get a list of the assignments that are due next. To start an assignment, all you have to do is click on the assignment you want to work on and it will open immediately.

(Next slide)102. How to do assignments

Heres an example of a typical lesson. There will be an introduction with the objectives for the lesson, followed by vocabulary. The rest of the lesson will be made up of things you READ and things you DO. Youll also have questions to answer at the end of the lesson.

Make sure you answer ALL the questions for ALL sections within the assignment.

Notice the Section 1 tab at the top of the lesson. Sometimes you will see additional Section Tabs. Make sure that you do all Sections before you click the Submit Lesson button.

To submit an answer, click the Submit Answer button. When you have answered all the questions and youre ready to turn in your assignment, click the Submit Lesson button at the top of the screen.

To pass a lesson, you will be assigned a certain minimum (PERCENTAGE that you have to get on a lesson in order to progress on the next lesson. If you dont pass the assignment, you will need to do it again.

You will have 3 attempts to finish a lesson; but only 1 attempt at Quizzes and Tests. After that your score will be submitted to your mentor, who will reassign and give help on problem questions.

Take your time while doing a lesson, do not rush through as you will see some of those questions again in Quizzes and Tests.

There is a Help button at each question. Use this to ask for Help on questions and lessons. When your mentor grades the lesson, you will receive an answer right at that question.

Be sure to watch all Videos in lessons, study and copy down vocabulary. In math, use paper and calculators.

113. How to track progress

Ok, now that you know how to log in and how do lessons, let me show you how to keep track of what youve done.

Start by clicking the My Courses tab. Our school is uses the Planner, that will show up first.

The Planner gives you a big picture view of all of your work all on one page.

You will see:Overdue work Shows schoolwork that is past due. That lets you know that you are falling behind and need to do more assignments each day.

Schoolwork Shows the next assignments you need to complete and the date that is it to be done by. You may always work ahead. Upcoming Shows the assignments which will be due in the next 5 days. Those assignments will move to your Schoolwork section as you complete assignments in there. You will need to pay attention to the due dates so you know when you are done with that days and the current weeks assignments.

Overall Progress Shows the progress youve made in each of your courses, along with your total score in each course.

(Next slide)123. How to track progress

To see all of your current progress in each of your courses, click on the Courses tab.

You will see listed each of the courses you are enrolled in.

If you click on a course, the units open below it. If you click on a unit, youll see each of the assignments along with your total score. You can click on any assignment to review it after youve completed it.

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Thats all there is to it.

Call 904-234-5499 if you have other questions.

Hopefully I have answered all the questions you might have on using our new on line program. If you have any questions, you can message your mentor from your home page or you may call 904-234-5499 and leave a message.

Remember that you are not in this alone. There is nothing that we cannot correct for you. Your mentor is there to help you with whatever your need might be.

14Thank you and have fun!

You are embarking on an exciting adventure in virtual learning. Have fun and learn as much as you can. Go to this web site and get started https://matanzasfl.ignitiaschools.com

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