Hi, I’m Kris Wedington, your Online Trainer

I am your instructor here at ProxU and have been with the company since 2016. I have taught multiple subjects and grade levels and look forward to learning about you. If you are interested in learning more please check out my video on our company Facebook page: A teacher's perspective on transitioning to the online world.

Once you complete your training we will schedule a time to meet or if you have any questions while the completing the course please stop by my office hours by clicking on the following link, then clicking on "Office Hours": 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gHXGCSiKrqjXygZvHw_bpubHZ_Xd61_wldyapbvcBOw/edit?usp=sharing

*If you are an ASL teacher, please reach out to the ASL Vice Principal, Linnae Janky ([email protected]) to set up a time to meet if you have any questions.

PLI Online Platforms

Here are the systems you will learn about during your Proximity Platform training course:


Zoom


We use Zoom video conferencing platform to teach live classes to our students. You will learn how to schedule and host meetings and how to control the meeting once it begins.


Canvas LMS


PLI courses are hosted in Canvas Learning Management system. Teachers will publish lessons, assign classwork, communicate with students and grade their work, all in Canvas.

PLI Connect


PLI Connect is our internal teacher enrollment and payroll system. In this course, you will learn how to select open courses, request subs and review your pay sheets.

Here is an overview of the curriculum for this course.

It should take you 1-2 hours to complete.

  Introduction to Proximity Platforms Training - Zoom 1.0
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  Zoom 1.0 - Getting Started in Zoom
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  Zoom 1.0: In-Meeting Experience
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  Zoom Project
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  Next Steps & Course Completion
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