Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: How will I know if it is an e-Learning day?
A: In the event of school closures and remote or e-Learning days for COVID-19 precautions, updates can include email, text, robocall, social media, and/or the District mobile app. Orland School District 135 will engage e-Learning and remote learning days until in-person instruction can resume per the State of Illinois.
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Q: What grades will participate in e-Learning?
A: All students in grades EC through 8 may participate in e-Learning. Students will have the option to engage in e-Learning assignments and activities via online modules or printed materials.
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Q: How does my child find out about the assignments or activities for e-Learning Day?
A: e-Learning assignments will be posted by 9:00 a.m. on the e-Learning page on our website.
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Q: How much time does my child need to spend in order to get credit for the e-Learning Day?
A: Teachers have developed e-Learning day modules and lessons that are aligned to the current curricular scope and sequence and State guidelines for engagement. These timeframes are totals and include all e-Learning and remote learning activity.
PreK: 20-60 min./day Total. Recommended length of sustained attention = 3-5 min.
K: 30-90 min./day Total. Recommended length of sustained attention = 3-5 min.
1-2: 45-90 min./day Total. Recommended length of sustained attention = 5-10 min.
3-5: 60-120 min./day Total. Recommended length of sustained attention = 10-15 min.
6-8: 15-30 min. Per class, per day or 90-180 min./day Total. Recommended length of sustained attention = 15-30 min.
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Q: What is the schedule for the e-Learning day?
A: All schools will run on the following schedule.
9:00 a.m. Teachers engage in planning and preparation for e-Learning day.
9:00 a.m. e-Learning modules and e-Learning references/links are posted on the e-Learning page.
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Teacher and Student Interaction; 3-hour block of student engagement, and teachers providing feedback on student submitted work, monitoring posts, and providing instruction and support
Remainder of the Day - Teacher Planning, Preparation, and Collaboration
● Verification and assessment of student work/engagementWhen work is submitted beyond 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., feedback from the teacher may be provided the following days.
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Q: When are teachers available to interact with students and answer questions?
A: Teachers will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Teachers can be reached:
via e-mail (EC-8 parents) (3-8 students)
Google Classroom (6-8 students)
Seesaw (EC-5 students and parents)
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Q: What if my child had specials scheduled for the day?
A: Students should select the e-Learning module(s) (Art, Music, PE, etc.) based on their daily scheduled special. For example, if it is Monday, and your child has PE on Monday, your child will select PE on Monday.
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Q: How does an e-Learning Day impact students with IEPs/504 plans and/or EL Services?
A: For students with IEPs and 504 plans, the accommodations built into those plans will apply to e-Learning assignments. Alternative assignments may be substituted related to IEP goals. Students who have direct related services will engage in an activity provided by the related service personnel (OT, PT, Speech, etc) on an e-Learning Day.
For students that receive EL services, the EL teacher will be available for support. There will be appropriate activities based on a student’s English Proficiency. -
Q: What is the due date of the e-Learning modules?
A: We expect students to engage in e-Learning modules starting at 9:00 a.m. It is the goal for assignments to be submitted during the day they are posted. However, accommodations will be provided where appropriate. All students should have the opportunity to redo, make up, or try again to complete, show progress, or attempt to complete work assigned prior to remote learning. The emphasis for schoolwork assigned, reviewed, and completed during the remote learning period is on learning, not on compliance. These e-Learning days will embrace the principle that of “no educational harm to any child.”
When work is submitted beyond 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., feedback from the teacher may be provided the following days.
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Q: What if I need technical assistance?
A: Please reach out to the District’s Technology Help Desk here.
If for some reason, tech support cannot resolve your issue, students will be guided to follow the alternate plan, using hard copy and print materials. Additionally, a log will be shared with classroom teachers to indicate technical assistance requests.
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Q: What if my wifi doesn’t work or I don’t have access to wifi?
A: 1st-8th Grade Students - If you do not have access to Wifi, please call the Technology Help Desk at 708-364-3382.
A: EC-K Students - If internet access is unavailable, paper copies can be sent home with the student (teacher must be notified) or be picked up from District Office the day of elearning.
Additional Guidance
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Consider these questions when designing remote or e-learning experiences:
- How will a student know where to start?
- How will a student know what to do next?
- How will a student know when the work is successfully completed?
- How will the district know a student completed an activity?
Student Responsibilities
- Review assigned work
- Complete your assigned work by the due date
- Ask clarifying questions when you need help or don’t understand
- Be respectful to yourself, teachers and peers
Teacher Responsibilities
- Learning Targets (standards) should be clearly defined
- Lessons, activites, and tasks should be relevant and related to a continued learning progression
- Expectations should be clear
- Make remote learning activities available in a timely manner
- Be available at scheduled times to answer student/caregiver questions.
- Provide timely feedback on student work
- Communicate regularly with students
- Provide a range of meaningful learning opportunities that meet the needs of all learners
- Provide regular feedback to students on progress related to learning activities
The following is a guide for minutes of engagement in a remote or e-Learning experience:
PreK: 20-60 min./day Total. Recommended length of sustained attention = 3-5 min.
K: 30-90 min./day Total. Recommended length of sustained attention = 3-5 min.
1-2: 45-90 min./day Total. Recommended length of sustained attention = 5-10 min.
3-5: 60-120 min./day Total. Recommended length of sustained attention = 10-15 min.
6-8: 15-30 min. Per class, per day or 90-180 min./day Total. Recommended length of sustained attention = 15-30 min.
*All students should have the opportunity to redo, make up, or try again to complete, show progress, or attempt to complete work assigned prior to remote learning. The emphasis for schoolwork assigned, reviewed, and completed during the remote learning period is on learning, not on compliance.
