Internet
Academy
Getting Started Guide - Secondary
Where to Start
Take time to understand how iA operates and develop your learning schedule. Internet Academy combines asynchronous (on your own time) and synchronous (at the same time) learning.
How to learn about iA:
- Review this guide and complete the orientation section in 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 address(es) provided during registration.
If you need assistance logging in, please contact the iA Technology Help Desk (253) 945-5842 or fill out an account support request.
The Launchpad Dashboard
The most frequently used apps:
Canvas: Access your Zoom links, classes, and assignments here.
- Open directly (no login required) to find your classrooms. Also called iA Campus
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, PowerPoint, One Drive and more.
- Username: studentID@fwps365.org. Example: 123456@fwps365.org.
Contact us for password assistance.
Live Zoom Sessions
Scholars in grades 6-12 plan their daily schedules around one weekly live Zoom lesson and one weekly live Zoom support session for each class.
Zoom links are on the course Home page in Canvas and the student's Canvas calendar.
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
Asynchronous assignments 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. Scholars, with support from their learning coach at home, create their own schedule for asynchronous learning.
Learn more about being a Learning Coach.
Can't find the Modules section? Watch the Tour the Canvas Home Page video.
Learning Time Requirement
5.5 hours each day for a total of 27.75 hours per week.
Daily Schedule (example)
Advisory Zoom: 9 - 9:50 a.m. Take the WAC Quiz every week!
Algebra Zoom: 10 - 10:50 a.m.
Learning Break: 10:50 - 11 a.m.
Asynchronous Study Time: 11 a.m. - Noon
Lunch: Noon - 12:30 p.m.
World History Zoom: 12:30 - 1:20 p.m.
Asynchronous Study Time: 1:20 - 3:15 p.m.
Ways to organize your unique daily schedule:
- Use a schedule template, like this one: sample schedule template
- Use your online Canvas Calendar (Zoom sessions might already be there!)
- Or any other calendar system you prefer.
Enrolled 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, including:
- Using a Canvas Observer Account to monitor assignments, progress, and teacher feedback. Learn about 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.
Technology Help
Visit the iA User Guide to browse support topics. Or contact the iA Technology Help Desk directly:
Phone: (253) 945-5842 • Email: lauander@fwps.org
Book a tech support meeting (online or in-person): https://bit.ly/bookiAHelpdesk
