regional p-12 summit on virtual education pockets of success panel and roundtables
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Regional P-12 Summit on Virtual Education Pockets of Success Panel and Roundtables. April 26, 2011. Purpose To highlight virtual education successes, challenges, and strategies from each state Goals Learn about promising examples of virtual education in the Northeast - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
+Regional P-12 Summit on
Virtual EducationPockets of Success Panel
and Roundtables
April 26, 2011
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Panel Purpose and Goals
Purpose To highlight virtual
education successes, challenges, and strategies from each state
Goals Learn about promising
examples of virtual education in the Northeast
Identify and capitalize on opportunities for cross-state and in-state collaboration
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Panel Format
Program Introductions
Panel Interactive Session Guiding Questions
2nd Extemporaneous Response
Participant Questions Panel Closing
Roundtables Format Discussions Report-Out Closing
Virtual Summit
Purpose + Engagement = Learning
• The Center for 21st Center Skills uses rigorous, standards based blended learning courses and virtual learning tools to challenge and engage student learners from grades 7-12.
• Recognized and funded by the National Science Foundation (ATE/iTEST) and the US Department of Education (i3) we serve over 1,500 students a year through our Digital Arts and Sciences Academy.
• Anchored by our six critical 21st century skills, our mission is to prepare students for school, work, and life.
Virtual Summit
Moodle, One-to-One, & Blended
Learning• Our Academy courses are delivered using
Moodle.• Each course involves team work, problem
solving, and deep student ownership of learning.Science & Math
StrandsTechnology
Strands Earth and
Energy Essentials
Biology21
Chemistry21 Physics21 Algebra21 Foundations of
Health Science and Technology
Public Health
Skills21 Research,
Design, and Development
Digital Media and Movie Making
E-Commerce Entrepreneurship
Digital Media and Animation
Virtual Worlds and Simulation
Virtual Summit
Virtual Worlds & Production
Tools• We employ a variety of digital tools
designed to meet students where they are, spark their interests, and fuel their creativity.
VIRTUALWORLDS
SCRATCH BLENDER
http://skills21.org/index.php/resources
Online Learning
and At-Risk YouthDRURY HIGH SCHOOL
NORTH ADAMSMASSACHUSETTS
PRIMARY GOAL(S)• Target At-Risk Grade 8-10
Students– Flexible credit-recovery options– Access to educational technology– Mentoring– Involvement of parent/guardian
THE PROJECTUses Moodle Platform
30 Online Modules Created
ELA, Math, Social Studies, ScienceQuarterly Orientation and EnrollmentAfter-School Learning Labs
Networkmaine
Consortium: Department of Education, State Library, Office of Information Tech., University of Maine System
Maine School & Library Network:
705 schools | 239 libraries
Funding:
Maine Telecommunications Education Access Fundhttp://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/35-A/title35-
Asec7104-B.html
E-Rate
Maine Learning Technology Initiative
Schools: 373 secondary schools | 7-8: 100% | 9-12: 55%
~72,000 Apple MacBook devices
WiFi: Cisco Controller-based networks - 802.11b/g/n
VLE/CMS: Studywiz environment
More: Professional Development, Support, Warranty, Replacements, Batteries...
http://www.mlti.org
http://www.maine121.org
Administrative offices:Tuck Learning Campus30 Linden Street, POB 1050Exeter, NH 03833
Contact info:[email protected]://vlacs.orgTwitter: virtuallrnacadFacebook: http://facebook.com/vlacs
700 January 2008 9,300 today
110 instructors
StudentsPublic 65%
Homeschooled 23%
VLACS FT 5%
Private 3%
Drop-out 3%
Charter 1%
Enrollments
Over 90 courses• Middle school• High school• Dual credit HS/College
Plus• Competency recovery• Experiential learning
opportunities
GST BOCES / Hornell CSD Alternative Placement AcademyStudent Population:At-risk 7th, 8th and 9th grade
students Excessive absences Social and emotional issues Behavior issues Bullied At risk of dropping out
Program Design:Student centered (personalized
learning environment)Blended model of instruction Student teacher ratio – 14:1 Full day (i.e. phys ed, art, lunch)
GST BOCES / Hornell CSD Alternative Placement AcademyProgram Delivery Student placement w/on-line screener Students progress by knowledge acquisition Advanced Academics core curriculum Project-based learning Student Performance Data 90%+ Attendance Discipline referrals
Incidents of disruptive behavior for 7-9 alternative program students decreased by 72%.
Test scores Every student in the 7-9 alternative program met or
exceeded NYS grade-level performance standards for English language arts, math and science in 2009-2010.
Social skills/citizenship
GST BOCES / Hornell CSD Alternative Placement Academy
Program Staffing:1 teacher1 classroom aide1 social worker NYS certified on-line
instructors 24/5 Tutors/technical support 24/7
GST BOCES Advanced Academics Virtual High School
Student Population:All students grades 9-12 Program Staffing:NYS certified “in-house”
classroom instructors NYS certified on-line
instructors 24/5; Tutors/technical support 24/7/365
GST BOCES virtual coordinator
Component school district virtual coordinator/team
Program Design:
Independent to each school district
Blended model of instruction
Student-centered pacing
GST BOCES Advanced Academics Virtual High School
Program Delivery Student placement w/on-
line screener90+ course offerings Students progress by
knowledge acquisitionAdvanced Academics
core curriculum
GST BOCES Advanced Academics Virtual High School
Student Performance DataSummers of 2008, 2009 and
2010:233 online registrations;
204 completers (87.55%)175 of the 204 passed
(85.57%)Currently in 2010-11 school
year there are 103 students taking 173 courses
For summer school 2011, we are anticipating 150 students taking 300 courses
“Connecting Vermont’s Learning Community”
Statewide K-12 Partnerships
- 25 Tuition-free enrollments/semester for partners- Open to all students- Flexible implementation
1 in 3 Vermont High Schools 79 Courses Dual Credit, AP, Test Prep, Core, Electives Open to all students Partner school priority dates Flexible implementation for schools
๏ Cooperative Program๏ Learning Recovery๏ Virtual Inservice Program๏ Custom Online Solutions
Vermont Virtual Learning Cooperative
+Regional P-12 Summit on
Virtual EducationPockets of Success Panel
and Roundtables
April 26, 2011