M&W Online Learning Environment Introduction and Navigation

Our Online Learning Environment is designed for students to engage in the content being taught, complete activities and assignments, and use tools to practice and perform inside and outside of the classroom. Students can access resources and complete a variety of assignment types using any type of electronic device with an internet connection.

 

Online Learning Environment TOOLS AND RESOURCES

 

*resources vary by program 

eBook activities from the student edition, workbooks and other ancillaries, can be assigned to students for completion inside or outside of class. eBook activities have a start and due date and a number of maximum attempts set by the teacher. Some activities are automatically graded and students receive automatic feedback.
Performance activities are also video responses, but those are shared only with the teacher. Teachers set the prompt for the activity, the amount of time students have to prepare and record their response, as well as how many attempts they get for each. Teachers may give written and/or video feedback to the students.
Custom activities can be added to the online learning environment to include materials created by the teacher, allow students to upload projects, or incorporate writing activities into lessons. Student responses can be simply an acknowledgement that they received the resource, a short writing in a text box, or the uploading of a file. All work stays in the Online Learning Environment.
eReader libraries are available with Mirrors and Windows. Some eReaders have audio features and interactive activities to give students immediate feedback. Others include printable activities and vocabulary lists. Students have the ability to highlight, annotate and bookmark pages.
Bundles are a group of different activities and resources assigned as a single assignment with a single grade and due date. Bundles can include eBook activities, Performance activities, and Custom activities. 

 

NAVIGATING YOUR STUDENT Online Learning Environment Account

 
  1. Log in to the Online Learning Environment using the method or credentials provided by your teacher.

  2. You will be on your Assignments page. Here you can see All Assignments or look at different categories such as Overdue, Due this Week, Upcoming, Submitted and Evaluated.

    1. Overdue are items that are past the due date and need your attention. These can still be completed and submitted to your teacher. Scores for late work will be determined by the teacher.

    2. Due this Week are items still needing completed for the current week.

    3. Upcoming are assigned with due dates in the future beyond the current week.

    4. Submitted are items that are completed and awaiting scores and feedback.

    5. Evaluated are items that are already scored. You can view your scores and any teacher feedback.

  1. Simply hover over an assignment to view some of the details and click the tile to be taken to the appropriate eBook or tool to complete the assignment.

  1. In the upper right hand corner of the page, you have access to your Class drop-down list, Resources, Message Center, Assignments and Profile.

  1. If you are enrolled in more than one class, or used the Online Learning Environment the previous year, you will see all classes in the drop-down list.

  2. The page icon will take you to your Resources page, which includes your eBooks, eReaders, eLibrary, workbooks, Close Reading Videos, etc. 

  1. The envelope icon with a number is your Message Center. This is where you can receive messages about the Online Learning Environment updates or maintenance, as well as class announcements from your teacher. You can also send a direct message to your teacher.

  1. The bell icon with a number is your Assignments shortcut. This allows you to navigate directly to a category of assignments, such as Due this Week, and show you immediately how many assignments of each category you have.

 

  1. You can click the circle to the far right to edit your profile, visit the Help Center, or log out of the Online Learning Environment.