Requirements
Requirements
Technical
You will need to have:
- access to a computer with an internet connection
- could be a laptop or desktop and not more than five years old
- valid email address that you check regularly
Though many cellphones and tablets can run our courses, not all features will be available.
Academic
- Reading at grade level
- Able to work independently
- Able to communicate with teachers through various means
Time Management
- Must check-in weekly with teacher (could be by email)
- Able to dedicate at least three hours per week to independent study
Getting Started
Video #1: Here is a short video that shows you how to get started with SPIDER.
Video #2: How to do well in courses at SPIDER: This seven minute video explains how to do your best in the SPIDER program. It covers how to schedule units, communicate with your teacher, upload assignments, write tests and more.
Making a Schedule and Sticking to It
All courses at SPIDER are self-paced. In most cases, you have one school year to finish a course, however, there is no schedule and no hard deadlines.
Typically, students start at the beginning of a course, then work through the units in order. There are some exceptions, which you can discuss with your teacher.
In order for you to progress through each course in a timely manner, you will need to make use of the individual progress block. You should set this up as soon as you begin a course. First determine when you plan to finish the course. Most students will take one semester, about five months, to complete a course, though students can complete a course in as little as ten weeks. In order to receive feedback from your teacher, you cannot complete a course faster than that.
Look at the information below regarding the individual progress block. This will help you to set a realistic pace and to see how well you are staying on track.
