Guide to eLearning
Guide to eLearning for Parents and Caretakers
The Woodland D50 Board of Education approved an eLearning plan in July 2021. This gives Woodland the ability to use eLearning days in lieu of emergency days (such as a snow day). It is important to note that just because we have been approved to utilize eLearning days, does not mean that we will automatically use them in every circumstance. Many factors are taken into account such as the timing of the weather event and sufficient time for staff to prepare materials and technology devices.
Benefits of an eLearning Day
- Safety: eLearning allows the district to keep staff and students safe during severe weather events when conditions make transportation difficult, or unsafe for students waiting at bus stops.
- Continuity of Learning: Learning continues without disruption.
- Calendar: Using an eLearning Day will prevent additional days being added in June.
Parent/Caretaker Checklist:
Your child’s teacher has already begun planning for eLearning, and your child has been practicing signing in for attendance and working in the learning management system (LMS): Seesaw or Schoology. Here are a few steps you can take to prepare:
- Review Woodland’s eLearning Plan English / Spanish
- Make sure your contact information is up to date in Skyward.
- Plan now for an anticipated eLearning Day. Consider:
- Will your child be home, or with another caregiver? If your child will be with someone else we encourage you to make these arrangements in advance.
- Will your child have access to the Internet to connect with their teacher and complete assignments? If not, please reach out to your school principal for assistance.
- Do you know how to connect your child's Chromebook to your Internet at home?
- Do you have some basic school supplies on hand, or will you need additional materials? Work with your child’s teacher now so that he/she is aware of your needs.
- Review the schedule for the day. eLearning will consist of asynchronous learning where students will be expected to work independently, with a minimum of two opportunities to check in with teachers for additional support or guidance. (see following chart, or page 5 & 6 in eLearning Plan English / Spanish)
In order to meet the requirements for an eLearning day by state code:
- A minimum of five (5) hours or 300 minutes are required for all K-8 students.
- Students in EC/WELE or half day Kindergarten students are required 2.5 hours or 150 minutes of instruction time.
Students are expected to participate in eLearning and complete assignments. If you are not able to participate due to extenuating circumstances or your child is sick, please contact the appropriate school Attendance Line. Parent Pro Tip: Store the attendance line number in your phone contacts so you can find it quickly when needed.
○ Primary: 847-984-8701
○ Elementary: 847-984-8801
○ Intermediate: 847-596-5901
○ Middle School: 847-856-3401
Assignments for an eLearning Day
Student learning assignments will be connected to the existing curriculum of Woodland District 50 and aligned to Illinois Learning Standards. Assignments will align with a student’s current instructional program and schedule.
Students will be held accountable for the completion of assignments within two (2) school days of the scheduled eLearning Day (page 7 in eLearning Plan English / Spanish)
Additional Resources
This Guide to eLearning for Parents and Caretakers is meant to provide an overview of how to prepare for an eLearning Day. We encourage you to explore the additional resources available on the district website to answer any additional questions you may have.
- Woodland's eLearning Plan English / Spanish
- Frequently Asked Questions English / Spanish
- eLearning Website (Tech Support, Parent Survey and more)