This document provides an introduction and overview for students taking a Computer and Business Skills course through Clay Virtual Academy (CVA). It introduces the principal, instructor Kathy Sheridan, and the role of the Virtual Learning Lab assistant. Expectations for students are outlined, including logging in procedures and required supplies. The course aims to prepare students for today's technology-focused workplace and college environments through developing skills in programs like word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, email and internet research.

1. Welcome to
Computer and Business Skills
Delivered by Clay Virtual Academy
CVA Instructor: Mrs. Kathy Sheridan

2. What is Clay Virtual?
• Clay Virtual Academy (also known as CVA) is a
Clay County Public School.
• CVA offers web based courses virtually,
through the Internet, for grades Kindergarten
through 12th grade.
• Students may be full or part-time.
• CVA with the motto of “dream, achieve, soar”
wants all its students to enjoy their classes
and be successful! …including YOU!

3. Meet our Principal
Dr. Hatcher

4. Meet Your Instructor
Mrs. Kathy Sheridan
Phone: 904-566-6994
Email: kbsheridan@oneclay.net

5. The Role of the CVA Instructor
• A CVA instructor is available in ways that are
different than a traditional classroom teacher.
• You can contact your CVA instructor by email,
phone or you may be invited to a Blackboard
Collaborate (BBC) session. Click here to see
find out more about BBC.
• A CVA instructor is also a facilitator, guiding
you through the lessons.

6. The Role of the
Virtual Learning Lab (VLL) Assistant
• Virtual Learning Lab (VLL) is a concept that
allows for students to attend a computer lab
at their “brick and mortar” school while taking
an online virtual class through CVA.
• The classroom is managed by a VLL Assistant.
***Introduction of VLL Assistant***

7. The Role of the
Virtual Learning Lab (VLL) Assistant
• The VLL Assistant will:
– Be the authority figure in the classroom
– Take attendance and maintain a seating chart
– Ensure students are progressing in their course
– Communicate with CVA Instructor (Mrs. Sheridan)
regarding student motivational and behavioral
issues
– Communicate with CVA Instructor (Mrs. Sheridan)
about student questions

8. Student Expectations
The DOs & DON’Ts of using the computer lab:
DOs
 Come prepared to work. This
means coming to class with the
correct materials and ATTITUDE!
 Respect yourself, other people
and all property.
 Keep your behavior in check and
follow all the school rules.
 If you need help, ask for it!
 Learn and explore through your
CVA online course! Work steadily
and diligently each class period!
DON’Ts
 No food, gum/candy or drink is
allowed in the lab.
 Do not, under any circumstances,
change anything on the computer.
 Unauthorized access to any
software is prohibited.
 Don’t just sit there, work through
your course one step at a time!
 Don’t disturb your neighbors, they are
busy completing their CVA online
course!
 No use of cell phones, iPod or any
other mobile device unless
specifically directed by VLL Assistant
or CVA Instructor

9. Required Supplies
• Flash/Jump Drive – all work should be saved
to a flash and student H: drive
• 3 prong folder, notebook paper and
pen/pencil – students are to take notes to
assist in completing assignments and
preparing for quizzes.
• Personal Headphones or earbuds (or use
school headphones)

10. Good to Know . . .
• You MUST use the browser, Mozilla Firefox, to
gain access to your Computer and Business
Skills course through CVA.
• Use good time management; keep up to date
on assignments. If Instructor requires
additional attempts on assignments, complete
as soon as possible.
• Ask questions, get clarification!

11. Computer and Business Skills
Course Expectations
 To be successful in today’s fast-paced office environment or
college classes, you will need up-to-date technology and
business skills.
 Computerization and the internet have transformed the
workplace and college classroom. Businesses increasingly
rely on office employees to create documents, spreadsheets,
reports, e-mail correspondence, conduct internet research,
and develop presentations using graphics.
Are you ready? You will be more prepared after
completing this Computer and Business Skills
course.

12. Logging on the Computer
• Username = enter your 6 digit student ID
number (your lunch number)
• Password = Student1314
• You’ll be prompted to change your password
• You will need to reenter:
• Your “old password” which is Student1314
• Your “new password” twice (See next slide)
LET’S ALL TRY LOGGING IN – RAISE YOUR
HAND IF YOU ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY

13. My New Password
• First three letters of my last name (Ex. She)
• The FIRST letter MUST be CAPITALIZED!
• Next, I use my birth month and birth date in
MMDD form
• Example: if my birthday is June 13, I would use
0613
• Put a zero at the end
• Example: She06130

14. Let’s Log in to Blackboard (Bb)
• Navigate to the CVA website:
– http://www.clayvirtual.net
• Click on the LOGIN button at the top right
corner of the page
• The username is the student’s six digit student
identification number.
• The password is either the student’s school
password that was just used OR Student 2013
– depends on school settings

15. Click on your class:
CVA - Computer and Business Skills
(Sheridan – Semester 1)
**Read your Announcement to find out
important information and your first
assignments.**
Begin your expedition!
Welcome to Clay Virtual Academy