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 Teacher
Mrs. Debbie Wadsworth
• Being a military brat, I moved around quite a bit during my education career. I attended
seven schools before graduating high school. To say the least, I was exposed to many
different teaching styles and teaching personalities. I believe that experience made me
much more adapt to change and embrace newness in my life.
• I love to learn and improve the effectiveness of the learning environment. I believe
Virtual Learning is an innovative learning environment that allows each course to be
customized to each student. Anytime, anywhere, any path! Being involved with Clay
Virtual Academy is a dream and I look forward to learning more innovative measures to
delivering education to our students
• I am married and have 2 children (1 son & 1 daughter)
and 2 crazy yellow labs. I love being outdoors and being
active.
904-413-1187
dlwadsworth@OneClay.net
**I will be available by phone or email and we will set up
some virtual classrooms very soon
5. The Role of the CVA Teacher
• A CVA teacher is available in ways that are
different than a traditional classroom teacher.
• You can contact your CVA teacher by email,
phone or you may be invited to a Blackboard
Collaborate (BBC) session.
• A CVA teacher 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.
Please take the time to know and respect your
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 teacher regarding student
motivational and behavioral issues
– Communicate with teacher 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 Teacher
9. Student Expectations
The DOs & DON’Ts of using the computer lab:
DOs
Come prepared to work. This
means coming to class with the
correct materials and ATTITUDE!
Respect yourself, other people
and all property.
Keep your behavior in check and
follow all the school rules.
If you need help, ask for it!
Learn and explore through your
CVA online course! Work steadily
and diligently each class period!
DON’Ts
No food, gum/candy or drink is
allowed in the lab.
Do not, under any circumstances,
change anything on the computer.
Unauthorized access to any
software is prohibited.
Don’t just sit there, work through
your course one step at a time!
Don’t disturb your neighbors, they are
busy completing their CVA online
course!
No use of cell phones, iPod or any
other mobile device unless
specifically directed by VLL Assistant
or CVA Teacher
10. Required Supplies
• 1 folder with prongs & pockets or ½ in.
notebook
• Notebook Paper
• Personal Headphones – optional – only if you
prefer to have your own.
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 teacher 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 course.
13. Logging on the Computer
• Username = your 6 digit student ID number (your
lunch number)
• Default Password = Student1314
• Once you are logged on hold down
CTRL+ALT+Delete
• Choose “Change Password”, You will need to
reenter:
• Your “old password” which is Student1314
• Your “new password” twice (See next slide for
the password formula to follow)
14. LET’S ALL TRY LOGGING IN – RAISE YOUR HAND IF
YOU ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY
My New Password will be…..
• First three letters of my last name
• The FIRST letter MUST be CAPITALIZED!
• Next, I use my birth month and birth date MMDD
form
• Ex: if my birthday is June 13, I would use 0613
• Put a zero at the end
• Example: Wad 1121 0 or Wad11210
• WRITE YOUR PASSWORD IN YOUR
NOTEBOOK!!!!!
15. Logging 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 that was just created.
Please note: Login and Password are identical for computer and Bb
16. Next click on the My Clay Content
Tab and find your course:
CVA – Computer & Business Skills
(Wadsworth) – Semester 1
Begin your expedition!
Welcome to Clay Virtual Academy
17. A Typical Day in the Virtual Learning Lab…
STEP 1: Go to www.clayvirtual.net and login to Bb.
STEP 2: Read any announcements in the Bb course and take note of important notices.
STEP 3: Click on the Launchpad: OdysseyWare button on the left menu. That button will
open a new window in Mozilla Firefox and take you to a sign in page.
STEP 4: Type in your 6 digit student number for your username and password and hit login.
STEP 5: Check your messages and address any issues that need to be addressed
STEP 6: Look at the section Actions and click on the lesson with the closest due date (If there
is only one lesson listed, click on that lesson). That lesson will open in a new tab in Mozilla
Firefox. If you want to go back to Blackboard you need to click on the Blackboard tab.
STEP 7: When class time is close to the end, log out of Odysseyware and log out of
Blackboard.
18. Now you are ready!
Begin your journey of online
learning and make it successful!
You have the choice
