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Getting Started Guide

Watch the Welcome Slideshow

Where to Start

Take time to understand how iA operates and develop your learning schedule. Internet Academy combines asynchronous (at the same time) and synchronous (on our own time) learning. Most learning at iA is asynchronous.

How to learn about iA:

  • Review this guide and complete the orientation section in Homeroom or Advisory.

  • Watch the Tour the Canvas Home Page video in the Getting Started playlist

    to learn how to navigate the Canvas dashboard, access classes, find assignments, message teachers, use the calendar, and more.

  • Explore additional videos in the playlist as needed.

How to Login

Start each school day by logging in to Launchpad for Learning: learn.fwps.org 

You can also access Launchpad from the iacademy.fwps.org homepage by selecting Launchpad from the menu.

Your username and password details are included in a message titled "Internet Academy Getting Started Guide & Schedule," sent via ParentVUE. A copy is also emailed to the parent address(es) provided during registration

If you need assistance logging in, please contact the Technology Help Desk (253) 945-5842 or use account support request.

The Launchpad Dashboard

The most frequently used apps:

Canvas: Access your classes, Zoom links, and assignments. 

  • Click the icon to open (no user name or password required).

Gmail: Messages from your teachers & iA staff are sent to your FWPS Gmail address.  

  • Username: studentID@p12fwps.org. Example: 123456@p12fwps.org

Office365 Suite: Word, Excel, One Drive, PowerPoint and more.

  • Username: studentID@fwps365.org. Example: 123456@fwps365.org

Contact us for password help.

Live Zoom Sessions 

Scholars meet with their teacher and classmates on Zoom. Each subject has one live (synchronous) session each week.

Zoom links are events in the scholar's Canvas calendar and also on the course Home page in Canvas.

Can't find the class home page or calendar? Watch the Tour the Canvas Home Page and How To Find Zoom Links & Times videos. 

Assignments, Quizzes, Assessments and Other Lessons 

Most of the learning at iA happens through asynchronous assignments. These are found in the Modules section of each Canvas course. This required work must be completed daily as outlined in the Written Student Learning Plan for each course. With support from their learning coach at home, scholars create their own schedule for asynchronous learning.

Learn more about being a Learning Coach.

Create a weekly schedule using our planner: Open

Can't find the Modules section? Watch the Tour the Canvas Home Page video.

Learning Time Requirement

5.5 hours each day of asynchronous course work and live Zooms, for a total of 27.75 hours per week.

Example Daily Schedule 

Homeroom Zoom: 9 - 10:00 a.m.  
Math Zoom: 10 - 10:30 a.m.
Learning Break:  10:30 - 10:45 a.m.
Asynchronous Study Time: 10:45 a.m. - Noon
Lunch: Noon - 12:30 p.m.
Music Zoom: 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Asynchronous Study Time: 2:00 - 3:15 p.m.
 
Ways to organize your unique daily schedule:
  • Use a schedule template, like this one.
  • Use your online Canvas Calendar (Zoom sessions are already be there!)
  • Use your school Gmail calendar and sync with your Canvas calendar — watch this video to learn how: video
  • Or any other calendar system you prefer.

Courses

The list of enrolled courses (also known as the student schedule) is included in a message titled "Internet Academy Getting Started Guide & Schedule."

You can also view the course list in ParentVUE and StudentVUE under the Schedule section. Sign in at: https://grades.fwps.org/

If you're using StudentVUE for the first time, you’ll need to activate your account. Contact us to obtain your Activation Key.

Parent and Guardian Accounts

Parents, guardians, and learning coaches have dedicated accounts and resources. Visit our Family Learning Support site for information about:

  • Using a Canvas Observer Account to monitor assignments, progress, and teacher feedback. Learn how to access a Canvas Observer account.

  • Using ParentVUE to view grades and attendance, update communication preferences and contact details, and more. Access ParentVUE

  • Tools to help create a daily schedule.

Family Learning Support

 

Technology Help 

Visit the iA FAQ to browse help topics. Or contact the iA Technology Help Desk directly:

📞 (253) 945-5842       📧 lauander@fwps.org 

Book a tech support meeting (online or in-person): https://bit.ly/bookiAHelpdesk