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WiscNet DDO Local Teacher Responsibilities

Contents 1 Student Readiness 2 Approval/Materials Process 3 Site and Technical Readiness 4 Course Enrollment 5 Course Delivery 6 Course Completion

[edit] Student Readiness

1. Determine that the student has met the curricular pre-requisites necessary for the course that is being requested.
2. Determine if student has completed Virtual Driver’s License. If not, work with the student to do so.

[edit] Approval/Materials Process

1. Obtain district approval for the course from the DDO District Contact
2. Collect and file necessary student forms: Parent Permission, Student Contract
3. Arrange for the necessary student materials

[edit] Site and Technical Readiness

1. Verify that Hardware and Network Requirements are met
2. Determine Location and access schedule for student to work
3. If applicable, assure that student has any necessary assistive technology (Screen reader, etc.)
4. Verify that student has obtained an e-mail address

[edit] Course Enrollment

1. Register student at DDO Portal (Necessary only if this is the first DDO course taken by this student.)
2. Enroll Student for desired course at the portal. Be accurate regarding the specific date the student will start the course.
   1. Local Teacher will receive email indicating preliminary approval status with specific course information, requirements and availability
3. Upon final DDO course approval, teacher will receive a username and password to access the course. Test the student login to verify the course is loading.

[edit] Course Delivery

1. Be knowledgeable of the course vendor and/or product.
2. Establish communication with the online teacher (keep their name and email address handy!)
   1. Specifically mention individual student needs (s)he needs to be aware of in working with the student.
   2. Get a calendar of student assignments, quizzes, tests, and projects.
   3. Notify that you wish to be informed about student problems or concerns.
3. Check in a minimum of weekly with the student to assure progress is being made. Be especially vigilant of the two week drop deadline. Contact DDO immediately if the student needs to be dropped from the course.
4. Act as a coach, mentor, and cheerleader as the student progresses. Develop an action plan for students in need of intervention. (See list of suggestions)
5. Maintain records of student progress and problems.
6. Be vigilant regarding student ethical issues
7. If district policy allows, an extension to the course may be requested of DDO by emailing the DDO Student Facilitator.

[edit] Course Completion

1. Determine, in conjunction with the Online Teacher, the student grade and credit.
2. Post the grade/credit within your district.
3. Post the grade/credit and date of completion at the DDO Portal.
4. Return student materials.
5. Complete course and DDO Student Evaluation Forms