Student Responsibilities

The DoDEA Virtual High School online courses provide the same responsibilities and competencies as traditional courses within a different framework. As an online student you will need computer skills, specific personal skills, and available resources to be successful. Specific student responsibilities are outlined below:

• Complete the online course.
• Have sincere desire to learn and participate in class activities.
• Maintain self-discipline and avoid procrastination.
• Communicate effectively with instructors and peers.
• Be self-directed and self-motivated in his/her approach to learning.
• Possess effective study skills and habits.
• Work independently and have the ability to pace his/her own learning.
• Meet deadlines and fulfill course requirements in a timely manner.
• Read carefully and follow written instructions.
• Utilize basic computer skills such as e-mailing, downloading documents, utilizing the internet for research and/or data collection and using productivity software (i.e Microsoft Office Suite).
• Log into the course daily and contact the instructor often.
• Be flexible, patient and tolerate change.

Role of the Facilitator / Mentor

A facilitator/mentor is required to monitor the student on a regular basis and serve as a link as a link between the online teacher(s) and the student.

The following are a list of responsibilities associated with this role:

• Supervise and unlock tests and quizzes.
• Assist with contacting DoDEA technical support when problems occur.
• Encourage students to communicate with instructors, to stay on task and to meet course deadlines.
• Provide support and positive reinforcement.

Communication

Students will be expected to interact with the online instructor and classmates in a variety of ways to support instruction. Communication with peers using blogs, wikis, and discussion boards allows students to share ideas and reflect and modify their own understanding of concepts. Teacher-student communications are conducted via the following technologies based upon need and availability: phone, email, instant message (IM), and web-conferencing.

DVHS Academic Integrity Policy

The DoDEA Virtual High School expects all students to abide by ethical academic standards. Academic dishonesty including plagiarism, cheating or copying the work of another, using technology for illicit purposes, or any unauthorized communication between students for the purpose of gaining advantage during an examination is strictly prohibited. The DoDEA Virtual High School's Academic Integrity Policy covers all school-related tests, quizzes, reports, class assignments, and projects, both in and out of class.

Technical Specifications

The guidelines below are the recommended technical specifications for students to successfully complete their course in the DoDEA Virtual High School.