eLearning Student Guide

Learning plans will include provisions for eLearning accommodations for students who are eligible for accommodations, i.e. Special Education Individual Education Plans (IEP), English Learners Individual Learning Plans (ILP) and Section 504 Plans. 

Attendance will be determined by each building and could include check in on Canvas, work completion, activity on Canvs or other measures determined by the building.

Can I complete my eLearning day assignment on a personal device?

Yes, in most cases. Assignments will be available in Canvas and will likely be able to be completed on any computer, tablet, or even cellular phone. In the event that a specific app or feature is required and not available, the five-day eLearning assignment window allows time for students to complete the task at school on their district-issued device.

Please note that technology support is available only for students using district-issued devices.

Will students need and have access to the Internet?

Using eLearning does not mean all households must have Wi-Fi, although many students and teachers have the ability to access digital learning away from school. You can find a list of establishments offering free public wi-fi under Resources.

Will students be allowed to take home a device?

Yes, provided you have a completed Student Device Use Agreement Form. Prior to taking home a device, please carefully review all instructional technology device policies and procedures.

What is the timeline for students to submit completed work?

• Planned eLearning Days: Teachers will provide guidance regarding deadlines for submitting completed work for planned eLearning days. 
• Unplanned eLearning Days: Students are expected to submit completed work on the day of unplanned eLearning days, but teachers may grant extensions on an individual basis, as needed.
• Teachers will grant an extension for students to complete work when school is canceled for two or more consecutive unplanned eLearning days.
• Teachers will make determinations on a case-by-case basis to provide extended time for special needs students (i.e. Life Skills and Developmental Pre-School) to complete and submit assignments.

Teachers will post their assignments, availability and contact information on their Canvas course home page. Students and parents may contact teachers for instructional support during regular school day hours by following the directions posted by the individual teachers on their Canvas home page. 

If there seems to be a technology problem at the district level, students or parents should contact the eLearning Help Desk.

In the event of a widespread technology issue, LCSC will communicate the problem and any solution via ParentLink. If the problem is not determined to be a district issue, staff will work with the student/parent to address the concern on a case-by-case basis when students return to school.

Adapted from Westfield-Washington Schools 2018-19 eLearning Plan