Odyssey+-+Welcome

Created: 1/1/12, ldf Revised: 3/8/12, ldf ===Welcome to a 2011-2012 initiative for GRACE Schools - Odyssey.===

Odyssey, is a web-based application from Compass Learning that can provide additional reinforcement in a variety of curriculum areas based on a student's knowledge.

@https://www.thelearningodyssey.com/ (Internet Search: Compass Learning Odyssey)

This software program provides online assignments for the student based on their MAPS test results in the areas of Math and Language Arts (Reading). Additional areas offered to the students based on their __grade level__ include:
 * Brain Buzzers - some offerings may include: Art, Music, Health
 * LA Extensions - some offerings may include: Support Main Idea, Punctuation, Point of View, Analyze Text, Capitalization
 * Social Studies - some offerings may include: Democracy, US History, US Government
 * Thematic Projects - These are based on topics taught at the student's grade level.
 * Social Studies
 * Science

Our __initial__ implementation of the Odyssey tool is to utilize the assignments automatically assigned based on the student's MAPS test results. There is no action or preparation required by the classroom teacher for these assignments.

__Phase II__ of the implementation of the Odyssey tool will be to manually assign pre-defined Odyssey assignments to a student based on recent instruction or where additional practice or challenge are desired.

__Phase III__ of the implementation of the Odyssey tool (beyond 2011-2012) would be to create assignments within Odyssey to complement your classroom activities.

This product was made available to all schools within GRACE due to a grant for the 2011-2012 school year. Due to the cost of the product and funds available, the number of concurrent licenses available __per GRACE school__ is '3' (three).
 * Implementation of Odyssey at Our Lady of Lourdes School**

The initial GRACE initiative for this product was for students who are struggling or require additional assistance.


 * Use of Odyssey (Outside of Normal School Hours)**

Due to the limited number of licenses, the use of Odyssey for after school hours is going to be offered on a first-come first-serve basis. Since this is a web-based applicated, we are going to request parents/students to limit their use of the product to 30 minutes, which will allow several students the opportunity to use outside of normal school hours.

In the event the three user licenses are in use (this applies to students only, not teachers), the following message is displayed.


 * Login Unsuccessful **
 * You have run out of user licenses. Please try again later. **


 * Odyssey Teacher Login**

This login provides you access to review your class, their assignment progress, the opportunity to manually assign homework and the opportunity to review student progress and generate various reports.


 * OLOL Student Login**

Students are assigned a login to Odyssey by their school Odyssey administrator.

To assist students with the monitoring of their assignments, these Odyssey resources may be of assistance.




 * Feedback**

James Cullen is leading the initiative for the implementation of Odyssey at the GRACE schools. As we implement the Odyssey product within our school, we need to evaluate the tool, student responses and benefits of the tool or lack thereof. This information will be helpful in determining the future of this tool for the GRACE Schools. This information will be shared at future Odyssey sessions and with James Cullen. //Thank You //