Work-Based Learning Level 1 General Work-Based Learning

Enrollment Message

Students must have an Internship placement arranged with their school prior to starting the course.

Course Description

The Work-Based Learning (WBL) General Work-Based Learning course may be used to capture WBL experiences and track the hours completed within those experiences. The course is primarily utilized for cases in which a student’s WBL experience does not align with other WBL course code options. For example, short-term experiences that do not meet the minimum hours required for other WBL courses. This course includes paid or non-paid experiential activities that can occur in a real or simulated workplace setting. All elements of the WBL definition must be met to utilize this course.

• Indiana Core40 Diploma Applicable through class of 2028
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
• Indiana NEW Diploma Applicable for students entering school in 2025-26 (Class of 2029)
• Guidance on reporting/validating personalized elective credits earned under 0543 will be forthcoming in Spring 2026.

Course Goals

Upon completion of the course, students will…

• identify workplace expectations and responsibilities.
• demonstrate effective communication skills in a work setting.
• apply problem-solving strategies to real workplace situations.
• complete assigned tasks accurately and on time.
• practice professional behavior and work ethic daily.
• reflect on work experiences to identify strengths and areas for growth.

Indiana Academic Standards

• Work+Learn Indiana

Units of Instruction

• This course is currently under development

Grading/Evaluation

Indiana Online does not assign letter grades, grant credit for courses, nor issue transcripts or diplomas. A final score reported as a percentage of total points earned will be sent to students upon completion of a course. Your school of record can also access this score within the Student Information System, Genius. The final score will be shown as a percentage in Canvas and Genius. The student’s school of record will determine the letter grade based on their specific grading scale.

Assessments

Online assessments consist of formative and summative assessments represented by computer-graded multiple choice, teacher-graded writing assignments including hands-on projects, model building and other forms of authentic assessments. The course includes the minimum number of assessments

•  Discussion
•  Assignments
•  Quizzes

The assessments for this asynchronous course are weighted as follows

Teacher Contact Response Time

Students can use email or the private message system within Genius or Canvas to access highly qualified teachers when they need teacher assistance. Students will also receive feedback on their work inside Canvas. The Teacher Information page of their course may describe additional communication options.

The teacher will respond to student inquiries (email, text, call) within one business day. Assignments will be graded and posted within two business days.

Expectations for Academic Conduct 

Student Handbook 

It is your responsibility to read the student handbook to understand all aspects of taking an online course including expectations for academic conduct. Contact your teacher if you have any questions. 

Assistance for Students with Accommodations

Indiana Online supports an inclusive learning environment for all students. If there are aspects of the instruction or design of this course that hinder your full participation, such as inaccessible web content, or the use of non-captioned videos and podcasts, reasonable accommodations can be arranged.

Technology

Technology Requirements 

Students are required to have a computer device with headphones, a microphone, webcam, up-to-date Chrome Web Browser, and access to YouTube. Please review Indiana Online’s Technology Requirements.

Technical Skills Needed 

Basic technology skills necessary to locate and share information and files as well as interact with others in a Learning Management System (LMS), include the ability to

• download, edit, save, convert, and upload files
• access software needed for the course
• use a messaging service similar to email
• communicate with others in online discussion or message boards, following basic rules of netiquette
• open attachments shared in messages
• create, save, and submit files in commonly used word processing program formats and as a PDF
• save a file as a .pdf
• copy and paste and format text using your mouse, keyboard, or an html editor’s toolbar menu
• insert images or links into a file
• search for information within a document using Ctrl+F or Command+F keyboard shortcuts
• work in multiple browser windows and tabs simultaneously
• activate a microphone or webcam on your device, and record and upload or link audio and/or video files
• use presentation and graphics programs
• follow an online pacing guide or calendar of due dates
• use spell-check, citation editors, and tools commonly provided in word processing tool menus
• create and maintain usernames and passwords

Technical Questions?  Please contact the Indiana Online Helpdesk.