expanding the curriculum through virtual learning @ bunkie high school
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Expanding The Curriculum Through Virtual Learning @ Bunkie High School. Luke Welch LVS Facilitator High School Redesign Summit April 25, 2008. WHY Bunkie High School. Got Involved WITH Virtual learning. The Louisiana Virtual School (LVS). Availability of an expanded curriculum - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Expanding The Curriculum
Through Virtual Learning
@ Bunkie High SchoolLuke Welch
LVS FacilitatorHigh School Redesign Summit
April 25, 2008
WHY BUNKIE HIGH SCHOOL
GOT INVOLVED WITH VIRTUAL LEARNING
The Louisiana Virtual School (LVS)
Availability of an expanded curriculumAllowed students the opportunity to enroll in
courses not offered at BHS, such as, Physics, Spanish, and Advanced Placement Courses
A resolution for student scheduling conflictsNo cost to school or student (books and
supplies provided by LVS)
THE INITIAL PROCESS…
A LOUISIANA VIRTUAL SCHOOL SITE
Initial Tasks
Secured lab setting with computers at BHSAttended LVS Training in late SpringRegistered students onlineMet with LVS students prior to the opening
day of school to explain the Virtual School concept
… AND THE PROCESS
CONTINUES
LVS @ BHS
Spring Tasks
Work with counselor to screen potential students
Students complete “Is Online Learning for Me” questionnaire provided by LVS
Work with individual students in selecting a course(s)
Assign Student email accountsRegister students online (Seniors first)
Summer Tasks
Attend summer training provided by LVSLoad required software based on scheduled
courses
First Day of SchoolReview the LVS processes and procedures
with studentsHand out and discuss the “Academic Honesty
& Acceptable Use Policy”Demonstrate the proper use of Avoyelles
Parish School Board email accountsDemonstrate how to access student courses
through LVS (Blackboard)Students placed in assigned seats by courses
Day-To-Day Tasks
Students read email then login to LVSQuestions / Problems DiscussionStudents check assignments and begin
workingStudents are monitored by facilitator (walk-
throughs and SynchronEyes)Students logout of email and LVS
AssessmentStudents gain access to proctored
assessments only by facilitator entered passwords
Assessments are scored by the Virtual School Teacher
Students access grades through BlackboardProgress Reports are posted every three
weeks Recommended grades are posted by semester
LAGNIAPPE
The BHS LVS Computer Lab27 WinXP computers in two adjoining roomsDedicated Fiber Optic Cable from serverAll monitors visible from one central locationSynchronEyes monitoring software Networked PrinterWireless laptop access availableHeadphones w/mic available for student useSmartboard for demonstrations
Schedules
The LVS Lab is available seven periods a day to accommodate flexibility in student schedules
THE REST OF THE STORY…
What Else is Good…
Peer-to-Peer communicationExcellent for Homebound StudentsCommunication between BHS & LVSTeachers are accessible (email & phone)Teachers are flexible with deadlines
What’s Not So Good…
Teachers are not face-to-faceScreening process is not 100% accurateStudents wanting to “play” on the computerDays after a storm! NO INERNET!
QUESTIONS???
