2. GEORGIA CYBER ACADEMY
VISION: GCA students will emerge as confident leaders in the 21st century global community
through a holistic approach of rigorous academic standards, a commitment to individualized
learning paths, and attention to the growth of each student as a civic minded contributor both
within their local communities and beyond.
MISSION: The mission of the Georgia Cyber Academy is to provide an exemplary
individualized and engaging educational experience for all students by incorporating school
and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum within a data-driven
and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and
reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth
within the academic community.
8. Unit and Lesson Resources and Materials
Student Guide
Reference Guide
Take Notes
9. ClassConnect Changes
Things will be a bit different this semester
• ClassConnect Sessions:
• After today….Class session will be recorded and ready
prior to classtime. Recording will be on your Daily
Plan.
• Thursday’s will be used for whole group questions
and answers
Thursday 10:30-11:30 whole group
(Mrs. Maxwell’s class yours will be 10:30-11:00)
2:30-3:30 small group
3:30-4:30 small group
10. Raise Your Hand
Make sure you check to see if your question
has already been answered.
Be sure to start with the Lesson number and
page number in the subject line.
•Which RYH entry is appropriate?
a.I don’t get the assignment….
b. 2.05 pg42: are we supposed to complete
•all of the questions , or just the even ones?
11. How to use The Island
Go to www.studyisland.com.
Enter a Username and Password.
Studentid@gca
123456@gca
Password: GCA
Forget your username and password?
12. How to use The Island
There are 2 ways to study on The Island!
1. You can work
independently.
2. Your teacher
can give you
assignments.
13. How to find assignments
To find assignments:
1. Click “My Classes” at the left side of your account.
2. Select a class from the drop down.
3. Click on the assignment you want to work on.
15. •
Snipping tool http://viewpure.com/_qcFOoNR9vI
Copy and paste http://viewpure.com/70Kqw6Rh_70
16. Snipping Tool
• Click on Start menu.
• Click All Programs.
• Click on the Accessories folder.
• Click Snipping Tool.
• Once you open Snipping Tool, click and drag to put a
rectangle around the item you want to “snip.”
• Paste the image into the dropbox.
• Use Ctrl+V to paste.
• You can highlight or write on the image before
pasting it!
17. Other way to copy
• Ctrl a
• Ctrl c
• Ctrl v
• Paste into the dropbox
19. 1. Review the Lesson Resources and Print the
Student Guide
2. Review the Weekly Course Announcement for
adjustments in assignment
3. Read and Study all online material
4. Follow all directions
5. Take Notes in your Student Guide or notebook
as you work through the lessons
20. 6. Do all Practice Exercises until you’re comfortable with the
material and skills
7. Ask questions and make sure you understand
8. Complete assignments including Quizzes, Tests, and Discussions
9. After a Quiz was taken, Check Answers and review any
misunderstood items
10. Attend ClassConnect and Office Hours and Ask questions
11. Submit your work on time
21. Review what we’ve learned
today
What are the
What types of
different ways
assignments will
you may ask
we have in this
questions of
class and how do
your teacher?
I turn them in?
How do you
know what you
are supposed to
do every day in
this class?
22. Need Technical Help?
866 – K12 – CARE
866 – 512 – 2273
In the meantime:
Use the library or the computer
of a friend or family member!
23. Don’t Get Stuck - Get Help….
Questions about the course, Assignments or Activities:
• Read and Post to Raise Your Hand
• Use Instant Message drmclauchlan@yahoo.com
• Call 678-877-2122 (between 8-5)
Questions about grades or personal business:
• Send K-Mail
• Call 678-877-2122
24. • Raise Your Hand
• Check out the Unit and Lesson
Resources
• Check WCA
• Use Student Guides
• Use Reference text
27. • Plan for 1 hour a day for each subject
• Read and Complete every lesson
• Do your homework every day!
• Attend ClassConnect and Office Hours
• Watch Recordings
• Read and Post in Raise Your Hand
28. • Plan time to take Tests and Quizzes
• Be Prepared by completing all Lessons, Activities and
review any teacher comments and suggestions
• Read and Complete every assessment question
• Have paper and pencil read to work problems out
• Write your answers down on paper
• Save your answers every 10 minutes
• Do your own work
• Avoid browsing and using other resources
• Do your own work
• Review your grades and teacher feedback
30. What to Expect….
• Persuasive Writing- this is important because persuading is
something we do in everyday life…..
• Critical Skills- reading comprehension, speaking and writing
correctly are all important skills
• Romanticism, Modern Age, and Imperialism- poetry and short
story analysis and interpretation
• Novel Unit…….
31. Choice of Novel
• Pride & Prejudice- Jane Austen
• http://viewpure.com/7Afx8MGg00g
• 1984- George Orwell
• http://viewpure.com/Z4rBDUJTnNU
• You will choose which book you want to read by reading the book
talks and viewing the video clips provided in the LMS….. Actually
why don’t I show you now……
32. How you choose your novel…
• In the classroom, there will be a way (depending on your
teacher) for you to submit your selection.
• Dr. McLauchlan’s students will submit their choice on a survey
and enter their choice in the dropbox for 5 points
33. What should you be working on now?
• This week you should start working on your persuasive essay.
There are several resources and video links/tutorials available in the
LMS to help you.
• Persuasive writing is a skill necessary for all grade levels, college
bound students, and those that don’t plan on going to college.
• Next class connect will be dedicated to persuasive writing
