What to Expect with Lesson Connect
Like any new technology, starting with Lesson Connect can feel exciting but also a little overwhelming. Here’s how to get started:
1. Download Lesson Connect before your first day – [Click here for instructions]
If you need to reset your Vail Resorts email password, do not attempt to do it while using the Lesson Connect app. Exit Lesson Connect and complete the password reset through Epic Employee. Once your new password is set, you can log back into Lesson Connect.
2. Adding Students to Your Class
Try adding a student to your class first by using the “scan student media” option. This is the fastest and most precise way to identify the correct student to add to your class. If you cannot find the correct student by scanning their media, select the “search for student” option. Try searching for your student by their full name with no additional filters applied. Find their profile with the lesson product showing. Add that student to your class by completing the check in flow prompts in Lesson Connect.
3. Complete Student Descriptions
Before starting your lesson, fill out the student description section. This step is essential for accurate records and compliance. Include key details including helmet, jacket, and pants color(s) because student ID photos currently do not transfer when a student changes classes—a fix is scheduled for January. Until then, adding a clear description ensures proper identification. Tip: Use talk-to-text for faster updates.
4. Start Your Lesson
When you are leaving the group-forming area with your class, tap “Start Lesson.” Please ensure all your students’ information has been entered correctly and validate that your lesson is active by checking that your lesson is in the “active lesson” tab along the bottom of the Lesson Connect application. This officially starts the session in the system for you and your guests, ensures accurate payroll and reporting, and maintains a clear record of student progress and safety.
5. Tips During the Lesson Experience
• Saving skills – if you are selecting student skills during the active lesson, make sure to click the save button on the bottom of the lesson connect screen to save your progress.
• Transferring students – Transfer students using the “move student(s) to another lesson” button on the active lesson view page. Students can only be transferred between same state lessons. This means you can only transfer students from a lesson in the “building” state to another lesson in the “building” state or from a lesson in the “active” state to another lesson in the "active” state. To do this, make sure both you and your peer are in the same state lesson before transferring. Alternatively, if you are in the building state only, remove the student from your lesson by swiping left on the student profile and clicking the red remove button. The instructor with the active lesson can then add this student to the active lesson using the “add student to lesson” button.
• Fully charge your device before heading out for the day.
• Ask for help, especially if something isn’t working as expected. It’s always better to resolve issues early than struggle during a lesson.
• Complete your lesson and skill review at the end of the day to provide a timely, accurate, and exciting lesson summary experience for your guests!
