Algebra I Online ProgramHybrid Model

Program GoalsProvide students with…• Certified and qualified Algebra instructor (online)• In-class teacher (f2f)• High-quality Technology-Rich Algebra I curriculum

Provide uncertified classroom teacher with…• Opportunities to extend understanding and skills to teach Algebra I• Support needed to facilitate the in-class algebra learning experiences of the student• Professional development opportunities that will support efforts toward math certification

Program Blends Online and Face-to-Face Instruction

Online Professional Development for In-Class Teachers

F2F Professional Development for In-Class Teachers

Real World Applications

Example: Using technology to describe exact movements with a folder to match graphs

Online Professional Development for Online Instructors

Creation of Pencasts Creation of TI-Nspire Activities

Parent Meetings Synchronous Tutoring

Personalizing Virtual Learning

STUDENT OUTCOMES Spring 2011 TEACHER OUTCOMES 2002-2011

Algebra EOC Exam· 95% Excellent, Good, or Fair __________________________________LEAP Exam· 94% Basic or Above__________________________________ Final Algebra Grade· 76% earned A or B__________________________________What Students Liked Best· Using technology to learn Math· Working with other students· Exposure to a new experience

164 Classroom teachers participated in the program

16% extended their areas of Certification

10 Secondary Mathematics Certifications

4 Algebra I Add-on Endorsements

8 Middle School Mathematics Certifications

3 National Board Certifications in Mathematics/ Early Adolescence

1 Masters in Teaching and Learning with Technology Certification

1 teacher earned a Masters in Education

OUTCOMES

Professional Development for Potential LVS Teachers

EDC’s Instructing Virtual School Students course •In-depth exploration of effective strategies for teaching virtually

– Introduction to Teaching Students Online– Building an Online Learning Community– Identifying Supporting Resources for an Online Course– Using LMS Instructor Tools– Power of Online Discussion in Virtual Classroom– Managing Diverse Learning Needs in Virtual Classroom– Assessing Students in Virtual Classroom

• Online instructor professional development– Monthly webinars– Summer Faculty Summit

• Online instructor evaluation tool– Developed using iNACOL National Standards for

Quality Online Courses

Professional Development and Evaluation for All LVS Teachers

Gates Next Generation Learning Challenge Grant

The NGLC grant allows for expansion of the LVS Algebra course to include embedded learning modules that address the development of deeper competencies with mastery of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) •Unit 3 Descriptive Statistics

Expansion of Educational Resources Desired Experiences

• More active student engagement • Self-directed student learning • Productive discussions among student teams when

completing real-world applications • Students better able to assess their own progress with

guidance from the online instructor • More students demonstrating proficiencies because of ability

to select the resources that suit individual learning styles • Significant student growth observed on deeper learning

competencies

Program ContactLouisiana Department of Education

College and Career ReadinessLouisiana Virtual School

Dianne Gauthierdianne.gauthier@la.gov

225-219-0442