Below are recordings of the six instructional lessons taught during the Middle School Online Orientation Program in the Blackboard Collaborate classroom. These recordings can be utilized to review information as needed but do not replace the requirement of newly enrolled students to attend and participate in their live online orientation classes during their first week of school.
In the event you are using a smart phone, tablet or device that is not compatible with Blackboard Collaborate click here to view the recordings in a mp4 format. Note: The mp4 videos do not include participant chat and interactions, such as emojis, chat communications and polling.
In the event you are using a smart phone, tablet or device that is not compatible with Blackboard Collaborate click here to view the recordings in a mp4 format. Note: The mp4 videos do not include participant chat and interactions, such as emojis, chat communications and polling.
Topics covered: Orientation Expectations, Blackboard Collaborate, School Website, Absences, How to Log Into School and Class Connect
Topics covered: Online School Email, Navigating the Online School Home Page and Class Page, How to Access Units and Lessons and How to Complete Online Assessments (Units 1-4 in the ORNMS_Weclome to Online Learning Course)
Topics covered: Your Support Team,Contingency Plan, How to Complete a Discussion Forum (Unit 5 in the ORNMS_Weclome to Online Learning Course)
Topics covered: Monitoring Progress and Grades and How to Submit a Teacher-Graded Assignments (Unit 6 in the ORNMS_Weclome to Online Learning Course)
Topics covered: Sapphire Community Portal, School and State Standardized Assessments, TestNav Installation and Progress Check
Topics covered: Think-Pair-Share, Middle School Schedule, Checklist, Review and What Happens Next
Click here to view a generic overview of the entire Middle School and High School Orientation Program