Distance Learning
Digital Equity Resources
The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has provided information on the DPI Digital Equity Gap
PSC Internet Helpline: The Public Service Commission has established their Internet & Phone helpline for Wisconsin consumers. Callers can speak directly with a dedicated staff member to learn about internet and phone service options available in their area and discuss eligibility for discounts on critical communications services. Please dial 608-267-3595 to speak with dedicated PSC staff or leave a voicemail.
Phone: 608-267-3595
Wi-Fi Map: This mapping tool displays public Wi-Fi locations that have been self-reported by entities and individuals to the Public Service Commission and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The map displays hundreds of locations where citizens can go to use Wi-Fi when it is not available at home while also maintaining social distancing during the COVID-19 public health emergency. New locations are being added as they become available.
Wisconsin Public Wi-Fi Locations Map Website
Resource categories
Internet Offers: Several Wisconsin providers are offering resources to enable K-12 students to connect to the internet at home. This site is hosted by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission
Portable Access This page lists offers currently provided by cell phone carriers
Connectivity Programs A curated list of state and federal connection programs
Information and Resources This page includes information for cybersecurity and student data privacy during virtual learning
Student Accounts & Facts LMS
At ALCS Students will have the following accounts to manage in order to complete assignments in various classes both on and off campus. Usernames & Passwords are assigned by administration.
- FACTS LMS
- Intranet Student Fileserver at ALCS (when using computers on-campus)
- Student Google Account
- Student Google Account Username: Username@alcs.us
- The Student Google Account is NOT connected to any active e-mail.
FACTS LMS gives you an opportunity to use the Learning Management System (LMS) to interact with a classroom environment — all via the Internet! Watch a video to get an introduction on Facts LMS here. *The password to access the video is factslms (case-sensitive)
FACTS LMS is a private and secure student area that will allow students to connect with students and teachers online, including accessing class materials, uploading assignments, participating in classroom discussions, and taking quizzes. Watch a video on how to login and use the LMS for students here. *The password to access the video is factslms (also case-sensitive).
Got Questions? 
Call or Email our Online Help Desk. The ALCS Help Desk is available for questions about a class or the LMS by phone or email.
Phone Support: 608-571-9252
Mon–Fri, 8a-10a & 6p-8p AND Sat, 8a-10a
Email Support: onlinehelpdesk@alcs.us
Anytime during the day & ASAP on the weekends. (Emails after 8p may be answered the next morning.)
Student Google Account
To access files, watch videos, and upload or share documents, you must always do the following:
Login to your Student Google Account
- Click the Sign In button at the top, right of the screen.
- Enter your assigned Username@alcs.us + assigned password.
When you are logged in, if you try to click on Gmail, you will see this message because your student Google account is not an email account.
- Notice, you will see your initial (or picture if you have added one to your profile) all the way to the right.
- To the left of that, you will see 9 dots (a “waffle”). It may not seem like you are logged in right away until you click the 9 dots, or “waffle”. This is where you can access the different G Suite programs that are turned on for your account.
- Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, etc.
- Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, etc.
Now you are ready to open any files your teacher shares with you!
To switch the active student Google account so another student can work:
- Click the initial at the top, right of the screen.
- Click the other student's name (if they have previously logged in), or click "Add Account" to add a new student account.
Facts LMS
From the ALCS homepage, at the top or bottom of the page, there is a link to Facts LMS.
Once logged in, the LMS Dashboard looks like this (or similar):
Keep track of upcoming assignments with the Student Calendar:
Click on an assignment to go directly to it in LMS. Here is an example of a Class Dashboard:
Need Help?
The ALCS Help Desk is available for questions about a class or the LMS by phone or email.
Phone Support: 608-571-9252
Mon–Fri, 8a-10a & 6p-8p plus Sat, 8a-10a
Email Support: onlinehelpdesk@alcs.us
Anytime during the day & ASAP on the weekends. (Emails after 8p may be answered the next morning.)