Living Arts College all rights reserved
COVID-19 and YOUR EDUCATION
... a plan for now and the future
This site is your source of information dedicated to your education during the current Covid-19 pandemic.
You will find answers, strategies and maybe even hope as we travel a path forward together. We've listed our "first" responders (oppoiste) who are here to find solutions to deliver on a positive on-line learning experience.
Computer loans |
Felicia Blackwell 336.774.7600 x2102
Change my schedule |
Kim Clark 336.774.7600 x2114
Financial Assistance Office | 336.774.7600
"I'm feeling blue" |
Heather Richardson at 336.774.7600 x2107
Live HelpDesk
9am to 2pm Monday - Friday 336.774.7600
email: helpdesk@living-arts-institute.com
Live HelpDesk 9am to 1pm
Monday - Friday 336.774.7600
email: helpdesk@living-arts-institute.com
Online learning update
Living Arts faculty and staff want you to understand how we are planning to accommodate the need to move to an online learning experience.
Shifting directives from various regulators, local government and accreditation bodies have resulted in a multi-step approach to delivering distance education. As a foundation to your online experience, a step by step guide follows. This guide will be updated as we meet shifting conditions.
Plan to follow these steps ...
1 - Study all parts of this site and move immediately to confirming your computer system questions to your HelpDesk member. Get to know your assigned HelpDesk member.
2 - Attend an online orientation to Google Classroom - A video update is being prepared
Must read
... to be ready!
1|Get familiar with
Google Classroom
Living Arts has planned a quick start to online learning using Google Classroom. This is a partial solution as Living Arts will transition to an advanced LMS platform following the pandemic.
X|Get started right with the Living Arts ONLINE GUIDE steps to Distance Learning
2|Guide to online at Living Arts, step by step
Online, at home learning will require a computer complete with microphone and speakers. Let your HELPDESK know is you technical issues or special needs.
NEED HELP ON UNDERSTANDING ONLINE CONNECTIVITY , GETTING INTO MOODLE, ETC. ... WE'LL SCHEDULE HELP, TUTORING, YOUR "FIRST RESPONDERS" ARE A CALL TO THE HELPDESK!
Introduction to Google Classroom & Hangouts for students
3 - Follow your campus classroom times here daily
Your campus Class Schedule has been emailed to you. You simply need to log on at the appointed times shown ... follow Google Classroom detail above at the RED block.
4| Revised course times and details may below at 4|Schedule details. Check back often. Report any conflicts or questions at HELPDESK.
4|Schedule details
Check back often to find dates/times/details for the Session beginning March 30th.
5|Faculty / staff notes
Instructor notes re Google Classroom & Hangouts
video learning from
Director-of-Education Matthew Kelly
Hurry! Answer your invitations to connect to your courses. You must connect to attend class!
Check out your current online course connections ... using your official Living Arts email address (ends in @living-arts-college.edu) enter: classroom.google.com
Need your exact Living Arts email address? Call HelpDesk early!
Classes are underway - log-in having checked your schedule that was emailed to you.
Need a fresh copy? Contact Kim Clark.
Student Online Learning may be challenging at first. It's "okay" to connect with Heather Richardson. Call her!
Living Arts College also known as Living Arts Institute
We are preparing an update to a student oriented video for Google Classroom and Google MEET.
4| Adding Google Hangouts MEET
2| Building Class Content
1| Setting up a class
6| Presenting Content
3| Populate Topics with content
5| Adding quizes
Find your help desk behind-the-scenes specialists below ...
Click on your course icons! The above is NOT a picture.
Each course you are currently enrolled in will appear on your desktop after using your assigned Living Arts sign on. Plan to enter: classroom.google.com.
3|Software ... there are options
Most loaned computer systems are loaded with essential software. However, some have at-home PC's, Apple units, laptops that perform well. We're about to post details on finding software solutions.