What is itsLearning?
ItsLearning is a learning management system (online platform) that allows teachers to have an online component alongside their traditional
instruction. Not only can teachers post classroom content but they may also have students participate in online discussions, submit assignments,
complete assessments, and create content. ItsLearning is also a communication tool for administrators, teachers, students, and
parents. Additionally, teachers can utilize the recommendation engine to provide students with either remediation or enrichment on course
standards.
What can I do as a parent?
In all courses, parents can monitor content assigned to their children through itsLearning. Parents can find this content in each course Lesson
Planner, Tree Link, in the Latest Changes section for newly updated material, and possibly linked to a HW assignment if that assignment has been
previously uploaded by the teacher. Parents can check the Lesson Planner section for class goal for the day, class resources, class assignments,
and for information about upcoming tests, projects, and quizzes. The Calendar / Event section also contains HW assignments and upcoming
events. Parents and students can subscribe to the calendar to bring these events directly to their smart phone or tablet calendars. Parents may
find bulletins or reminders in individual courses. Parents can also find links to valuable resources that students may need throughout the year. This
can include on-line text books and more. ItsLearning also has a secure messaging system to communicate with your child’s teachers. If a parent
visits their child’s dashboard, they can actually see all calendar items and events from all courses in one combined section. The same is true for
the latest changes.  The Piney Grove Dashboard also displays information found on the PGMS website, Facebook, and Twitter.
How do I get there?
Go Go to https://forsyth.itslearning.com or visit our Piney Grove web site and use the quick link to access itslearning. In the future, parents will login
with their Parent Portal username and password. If you do not have a Parent Portal account, please visit the PGMS front office to set up your
account. Don’t forget to bring your picture ID. At this time, itslearning is awaiting updates that will make interaction in the system better for parents.
So here at the Grove we are asking that you log into itslearning with your child’s username and password. Be sure to ask your child for that
information. Mr. Wiles and Mrs. Deuschle will be available in the Atrium on both Curriculum Nights to assist you in retrieving that information.
Having this information and checking it regularly is vital for helping your child succeed to the fullest at Piney Grove.
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