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CCSD eLearning Days

Context of Proviso: 1A.65.(SDE-EIA: Digital Learning Plan) 

The implementation of the e-Learning program is the responsibility of the Department of Education. Five e-Learning days may be used for the make-up of short-term disruptions to in-person teaching and learning (e.g., power outages, water main breaks). An eLearning day is used on the specific day that schools would otherwise have had to close due to an unforeseen emergency or when a make-up day would normally be used.

What will an eLearning Day look like at my school?

For Teachers: Because eLearning days are regular workdays, teachers are available to students and parents during school day hours. Instruction will be provided in the form of online meetings and/or provided videos (assignments). Lessons equate to 200 minutes of instruction. Additional student engagement includes 130 minutes (K-8) and 160 minutes (9-12).  Videos, reading, listening, completing assignments are included within minutes of instruction to equate to a total of 5.5 hours for K-8 and 6 hours for 9-12.

For Students: The eLearning day instruction will consist of either synchronous (live virtual instruction along with asynchronous class assignments to be completed at home and submitted to the teacher within a reasonable time frame determined by the teacher) OR asynchronous (no live virtual instruction, but with asynchronous class assignments to be completed at home and submitted to their teacher within a reasonable time frame determined by their teacher). Your school will communicate specific expectations in advance, so that you will be prepared for an eLearning day.

What Communication will Occur Prior to an eLearning Day?

eLearning day expectations for students and parents are shared in advance regarding items such as communication and troubleshooting, loading of applications, resources or assignments and needed instructions, so that families will know what to do should the need for an eLearning day arise. Schools provide specific information directly to their families in advance of eLearning days in order to ensure consistent, clear communication. 

How do I access my eLearning assignments (through CANVAS, my district online Learning Management System)?

Click here for more information about CANVAS: https://sites.google.com/charleston.k12.sc.us/ccsdelearnparent/canvas?authuser=0

What will Communication Look Like During an eLearning Day?

Multiple means of communication will be available to both students and parents regarding eLearning assignments. ost eLearning day directions and plans for students by 8:30 a.m. at the top of your learning management system class page so they can be found easily. The 8:30 a.m. deadline is subject to change based on when we are notified of cancellation due to inclement weather.

  • Email: During an eLearning day, teachers will have their email open for quick responses. An automatic reply when teachers are not immediately available will let the sender know that the message has been received and a response will follow shortly.
  • Phone: Teachers are encouraged to provide students and parents with a way to be reached by phone.
  • Other Forms of Communication: Other options for communicating with students and parents include platforms such as Canvas, class websites, and Google Classroom.