Additional Course Resources
Why Is My Assignment or Module Locked?
Welcome to your Canvas course(s)! To ensure a smooth and successful online learning experience, it is important to follow the recommended methods for accessing your course materials and completing the required activities. This guide will help you ...
Why can’t I move forward in my course?
If you cannot move forward in your course, please review the previous lessons make sure you have completed all assignments. This includes all quizzes, assignments, exams and the Course Introduction module. All modules will have green checkmarks if ...
Do I need to purchase supplies for the online lab?
Most of the supplies that are required are items that you may already have in your home. However, there may be some inexpensive supplies that you will need to purchase. The supplies that you will need are listed in the lab instructions.
What course schedule should I follow?
Your course schedule is determined by your school or institution. We offer 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week guides. Please contact your administrator if you are unsure which course schedule to follow. If you are an independent student, please use the ...
Where do I find my course end date?
Your course end date is located on your Course Home Page above the course name and description.
Why don’t I have a checkmark on one of my lessons?
If you are missing a checkmark on one of your lessons, this indicates that the lesson is incomplete. Please look through all lesson content and ensure that you have taken and completed each activity. If you are still not seeing a checkmark for that ...
How do I view my course progress?
To track your course progress, follow these steps: Click on the ‘Dashboard’ button to access your Learning Dashboard. On the right side of the page, you’ll see your course progress for each enrolled course. The progress bar will move as you complete ...
Do I need to complete the science course and lab together?
Yes, these courses need to be completed simultaneously. We recommend that you complete a module in the lecture course, then complete the corresponding module in the lab directly after. The lab is an extension of what you are learning in the lecture ...
Why aren’t all of my courses showing up on my dashboard?
If your course list in the seems inaccurate, please contact your administrator and to have them verify your course start date and enrollment status. Additonal Assistance: For more help regarding your account or further technical assistance you may ...
Why isn’t the TEL Orientation course added to my course dashboard?
The TEL Orientation course should be visible in your dashboard each semester. If you are not seeing the Orientation course among your other courses, please contact your administrator or submit a ticket with our Support Team and request it to be added ...
What are Critical Evaluation Exercises (CEEs)?
In Critical Evaluation Exercises (CEEs), you will be given an example paragraph from an essay or project that you have been assigned in the course. This example paragraph will be a sample of another student’s work. You will be asked to evaluate this ...
What do course discussions entail?
Discussions appear twice in the course. You will be prompted with a case study in which you will respond with the best solution to the given problem. You will be prompted to defend your selection using evidence from the materials learned in the ...
What is the TEL Orientation course, and is it graded?
Every student who enrolls in a TEL course will be automatically enrolled in the TEL Orientation course. This short course walks you through the platform so you understand where to find the information you need to be successful in your coursework. ...
Where can I access my course information documents (course schedule, course syllabus, mastery assignment instructions, and grading rubrics)?
These materials are located on your Course Home Page under the “Documents” tab. See the screenshots below for a step-by-step guide. Expand the "Documents" tab, and click on the resource you are looking for. You are also emailed your ...
Can I download a printable version of my lessons for studying purposes?
Yes! TEL provides on-demand printable lessons via the PrintFriendly Chrome browser extension. You can use this extension to download a screen-reader accessible version of our course material, select and omit portions of lessons, and customize the ...
How do I upload a video?
YouTube Please visit this page at YouTube Help for instructions on how to upload a video to YouTube. Vimeo Please visit this page at Vimeo Help Center for instructions on how to upload a video to Vimeo.
Do students who want to enroll in TEL courses need to have an ACT score on file or any other prerequisites?
No, TEL does not require students to have an ACT score to take our courses, nor are there other prerequisites for TEL courses. However, please note that our courses do require basic levels of reading, writing, communications, teamwork, critical ...
Who creates the course materials that appear in TEL’s courses?
TEL Learning course materials are designed and developed by TEL’s Curriculum Development Team in partnership with qualified subject matter experts. Read more about TEL Learning course design here.