1. Welcome to
Computer and Business Skills
Delivered by Clay Virtual Academy
CVA Instructor: Mrs. Kathy Sheridan

2. What is Clay Virtual?
• Clay Virtual Academy (also known as CVA) is a
Clay County Public School.
• CVA offers web based courses
virtually, through the Internet, for grades
Kindergarten through 12th grade.
• Students may be full or part-time.
• CVA with the motto of “dream, achieve, soar”
wants all its students to enjoy their classes
and be successful! …including YOU!

3. Meet our Principal
Dr. Hatcher
Dr. Hatcher has dedicated his life to
educate the youth of Northeast
Florida. He believes that education
is truly the passport to the future.
He has been quoted as saying “If we
can get all our students to believe
that education is just as important
as food, shelter and water; then and
only then is our mission complete.”

4. Meet Your Instructor
Mrs. Kathy Sheridan
Phone: 904-339-5224
Email: kbsheridan@oneclay.net

5. The Role of the CVA Instructor
• A CVA instructor is available in ways that are
different than a traditional classroom teacher.
• You can contact your CVA instructor by
email, phone or you may be invited to a
Blackboard Collaborate (BBC) session. Click
here to see find out more about BBC.
• A CVA instructor is also a facilitator, guiding
you through the lessons.

6. The Role of the
Virtual Learning Lab (VLL) Assistant
• Virtual Learning Lab (VLL) is a concept that
allows for students to attend a computer lab
at their “brick and mortar” school while taking
an online virtual class through CVA.
• The classroom is managed by a VLL Assistant.
***Introduction of VLL Assistant***

7. The Role of the
Virtual Learning Lab (VLL) Assistant
• The VLL Assistant will:
– Be the authority figure in the classroom
– Take attendance and maintain a seating chart
– Ensure students are progressing in their course
– Communicate with CVA Instructor (Mrs. Sheridan)
regarding student motivational and behavioral
issues
– Communicate with CVA Instructor (Mrs. Sheridan)
about student questions

8. Student’s Classroom Behavior and Use
of Equipment
• Although this is a CVA class, students MUST
abide by the rules of their district school.
• Absolutely no food, drink or gum allowed in
the lab.
• Absolutely no use of cell phones, iPod or any
other mobile device unless specifically
directed by VLL Assistant or CVA Instructor.

9. Student Expectations
The DOs & DON’Ts of using the computer lab:
DOs DON’Ts
 Come prepared to work. This  No food, gum/candy or drink is
means coming to class with the allowed in the lab.
correct materials and ATTITUDE!  Do not, under any
 Respect yourself, other people circumstances, change anything
on the computer.
and all property.
 Unauthorized access to any
 Keep your behavior in check and software is prohibited.
follow all the school rules.  Don’t just sit there, work through
 If you need help, ask for it! your course one step at a time!
 Learn and explore through your  Don’t disturb your neighbors, they are
busy completing their CVA online
CVA online course! Work steadily course!
and diligently each class period!  No use of cell phones, iPod or any
other mobile device unless
specifically directed by VLL Assistant
or CVA Instructor

10. Required Supplies
• Flash/Jump Drive – all work should be saved
to a flash and student H: drive
• 3 prong folder, notebook paper and
pen/pencil – students are to take notes to
assist in completing assignments and
preparing for quizzes.
• Personal Headphones or earbuds (or use
school headphones)

11. Good to Know . . .
• You MUST use the browser, Mozilla Firefox, to
gain access to your Computer and Business
Skills course through CVA.
• Use good time management; keep up to date
on assignments. If Instructor requires
additional attempts on assignments, complete
as soon as possible.
• Ask questions, get clarification!

12. Computer and Business Skills
Course Expectations
 To be successful in today’s fast-paced office environment or
college classes, you will need up-to-date technology and
business skills.
 Computerization and the internet have transformed the
workplace and college classroom. Businesses increasingly
rely on office employees to create
documents, spreadsheets, reports, e-mail
correspondence, conduct internet research, and develop
presentations using graphics.
Are you ready? You will be more prepared after
completing this Computer and Business Skills
course.

13. Let’s Login
• We’re going to login to the computer
• Then we’ll login to Blackboard
• From the My Blackboard Tab click on your
course: Computer and Business Skills
• Once you’re logged in, follow the directions
found in your Welcome Announcement.
LET’S ALL TRY LOGGING IN – RAISE YOUR
HAND IF YOU ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY

14. Let’s Log in to Blackboard (Bb)
• Navigate to the CVA website:
– http://www.clayvirtual.net
• Click on the LOGIN button at the top right corner of the
page
• The username is the student’s six digit student
identification number.
• The password is the student’s school password. Our
naming convention is to use the first three initials of
the last name (capitalize the first letter) followed by
their birthday in MMDD format followed by a zero. For
example, a last name of Taylor with birthday October
7th would be Tay10070.
Please note: Login and Password are identical for computer and Bb

15. Next click on the My Blackboard Tab
and find your class: Computer and
Business Skills
**Read your Announcement to find
out important information and your
first assignments.**
Begin your expedition!
Welcome to Clay Virtual Academy