How can I use Classworks for Homework/Extended Learning?

How can I use Classworks for Homework/Extended Learning?

Classworks helps extend learning beyond the classroom and school day by allowing students to access Classworks assignments from home. 

Ways to Use Classworks at Home

Classworks can be used to create homework assignments for the following: 

  • Extra practice before the high-stakes Test 

  • Extra practice on specific skill deficits 

  • To reinforce skills being taught in the classroom 

  • For hospital or homebound students 

  • Maintain student knowledge during the summer months 

  • To challenge advanced students


Tips & Tricks

  • Set clear expectations with the students on what they should / should not be working on within Classworks when outside of school. 

  • One way to make it clear to the student is to create a separate class for just homework assignments and include the words “At Home” or “Homework” in the assignment name. 

  • Make the assignments a manageable length (i.e. 3-4 activities per night). Select just the work you expect the students to complete either that night or during the week. Utilize the Instructional Application filter when creating the assignment. 

  • Click here to view additional ideas on using Classworks instruction for extra practice.


Communication

What is the best way to communicate to the parents how to access Classworks? 

  • Include information about Classworks in a letter and send home with the students. You will need to provide the following information on the letter: Decide how your students will access Classworks from home and place a check beside the appropriate option and fill in the necessary information for the option selected. 

  • Options include: 

  1. Enter the Classworks URL for your district in the blank provided on the parent letter. 

  2. Have your school or district tech post a link to the student module on your school or district website. Enter the location of the link in the blank provided on the parent letter. 

  • Enter the following additional information on the parent letter: 

  • Student log in information 

  • Name of the class and homework assignment the students should complete


    • Related Articles

    • How can my students use Classworks on Tablets?

      Student Integration Instruction: Currently, students are able to access the following activities on their tablets:  Algebra Practice  Advanced Vocabulary  Integrated Reading Activities  Classworks Applied Mathematics  Science (gr. 3-5)  Some Mini ...
    • How can I use Classworks with my whole class?

      All of the Classworks unit components (mini-lesson, activities, quizzes) can be used as a teaching tool to help support teacher instruction. This can be done via an Interactive Whiteboard, LCD projector, or in a small group setting with a single ...
    • How are Classworks units structured?

      Overview This document describes how each Classworks instructional unit is organized and defines the purpose of each component. Use this document whenever you wish to review the components of an instructional unit. Components Classworks instructional ...
    • What Tools are available in Integrated Reading?

      Overview Here you'll find information on how to utilize the tools and resources in the Classworks Integrated Reading Activities to maximize instructional benefits for students and teachers.  Student Tools For success in the 21st century, students ...
    • What is the Practice Unit Launcher?

      With our Practice Unit Launcher (PUL), teachers can access a URL for a specific Classworks unit. Students and teachers can then easily launch the unit straight from the URL in order to practice and learn specific skills. Uses Uses of the URL will ...