Getting Started with Idaho Digital Learning Academy

Idaho Digital Learning is eager to help your student be successful in online learning. There are many capable and dedicated instructors to lead your child through this learning adventure, but there are some things you, as a parent, might find helpful.

  • Review the course syllabus and schedule posted in your child’s online course.
    • Make sure he/she understands the expectations.
    • Set concrete goals for meeting the deadlines as outlined in the course.
    • Each week assignments will be due.
    • We recommend students log in, review the discussion boards, and work on the course a little bit each day.
  • If you or your child has questions… ask!
    • Ask your online teacher, ask your school counselor, ask our Idaho Digital Learning office. Get in touch »
    • Note your teacher’s office hours and contact information posted in your course and use it.
  • There will be a proctored final exam administered by your child’s site coordinator.
    • It‘s worth 20% of the overall grade for the course.
    • If your child needs this class to graduate, communicate this with the online teacher so the work is completed on time.
  • Participate in the process.
    • Get your student’s login and password and monitor progress.
    • You will have full access to the class, grade book and discussions.
    • If you need help accessing the course, contact the IDLA office or the local site coordinator.

Orientation

Orientation is a one-time prerequisite for all Idaho Digital Learning courses. Once you’ve been registered for your course(s) you will enroll for orientation, which takes approximately 5-10 hours to complete. Click for here more information.

Enroll in Orientation

Technical Requirements

Idaho Digital Learning courses are strictly online. Find out about the basic technology requirements each student needs to meet in order to take part in Idaho Digital Learning Academy.

Learn About Technical Requirements