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Gerald Morton, Director
Information Department
Tim Winkelmans, Manager
Distributed Learning Unit
Gerald Morton, Director
Information Department
Tim Winkelmans, Manager
Distributed Learning Unit
Distributed Learning: Vision
Distributed learning in BC will be a quality, dynamic and engaging learning environment that all students in the province can access.
It will not be limited by schedules, calendars, facilities or locations.
Distributed learning in BC will be a quality, dynamic and engaging learning environment that all students in the province can access.
It will not be limited by schedules, calendars, facilities or locations.
DL will provide equitable access to education, specifically providing choice for students who have restricted options.
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DL Student Enrolments
Enrolment Growth: Headcount
Provincial Enrolment Profile - PublicProvincial Enrolment Profile - PublicCategory 2006/2007 Revised 07/08
FTE HC Courses FTE HC Courses
Adults, Non-Graduated
793 4,071 6,344 800 3,200 6,400
Public School-Age
6,364 10,486 50,912 7,000 8,700 56,000
Cross-enrolments
3,695 15,465 29,560 4,600 23,000 36,800
Total Public, Block-funded
10,852 30,140 86,816 12,400 34,900 99,200
Adults, Education Guarantee
not counted or funded 375 2,300 3,000
Independent Schools
2,486 3,750 19,888 3,550 5,000 28,400
Unfunded carry-over
not included in original projections
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Total DL, Public and Independent
13,338 33,022 106,704 16,325 48,300 137,900Note: 33,022 <
30,140 + 3,750because some students are in both
Choice Pattern, September 2007 Choice Pattern, September 2007
September 30 2007 Enrolment Distribution (Headcount) Total = 28,317
Other Combinations, 343
Pub Nbd/Ind DL, 107
Pub Nbd/Pub DL, 12,763
Ind Nbd/Pub DL, 622
Single Ind DL, 3,404Single Pub DL,
5,679+36%
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Grade 10-12 Choices
DL students in Grades 10-12 in 06/07 (full year):
27,187
Portion of these that cross-enrolled:
15,465 (57%)
DL students in Grades 10-12 in 06/07 (full year):
27,187
Portion of these that cross-enrolled:
15,465 (57%)
Rural/Urban Mix in DL
46 Boards of Education with DL schools: 2006/2007
13 urban 33 rural
2007/2008 15 urban 31 rural
Urban DL/Rural DL student ratioBoard status 60% urban, 40% rural
School status 78% urban, 22% rural
46 Boards of Education with DL schools: 2006/2007
13 urban 33 rural
2007/2008 15 urban 31 rural
Urban DL/Rural DL student ratioBoard status 60% urban, 40% rural
School status 78% urban, 22% rural
DL Support Block
Begins Sept 2008Neighbourhood schools claim maximum of 1 DL block per student September 1701 only
Similar to Learning Assistance Regular attendance Teacher supervision and support Reported as LA on 1701
Counts as 0.125 FTEDisallowed when real course count exceeds 8 (1 FTE)
Begins Sept 2008Neighbourhood schools claim maximum of 1 DL block per student September 1701 only
Similar to Learning Assistance Regular attendance Teacher supervision and support Reported as LA on 1701
Counts as 0.125 FTEDisallowed when real course count exceeds 8 (1 FTE)
Summer Learning
Ensures students do not pay tuition for meeting learning outcomes in summer coursesDL students, Grade 10-12, full courses Report on September 1701 through DL schoolDL students, Grade 10-12, part courses Report through Summer Learning, July count, NOT
through DL schoolDL students, K-9 Report through Summer Learning, July count, NOT
through DL schoolQuestions: Kathy Cordner
Ensures students do not pay tuition for meeting learning outcomes in summer coursesDL students, Grade 10-12, full courses Report on September 1701 through DL schoolDL students, Grade 10-12, part courses Report through Summer Learning, July count, NOT
through DL schoolDL students, K-9 Report through Summer Learning, July count, NOT
through DL schoolQuestions: Kathy Cordner
Grade Most 5 Most Frequent Least Range
K Math Social Studies Science Lang Arts Pers Planning 170-202
1 Math Science Social Studies Lang Arts Pers Planning 137-233
2 Math Social Studies Science Lang Arts Pers Planning 137-247
3 Math Science Social Studies Lang Arts Phys Ed 175-241
4 Math Lang Arts Science Social Studies Pers Planning 240-259
5 Math Lang Arts Science Social Studies Phys Ed 277-291
6 Math Lang Arts Science Social Studies Phys Ed 284-311
7 Lang Arts Social Studies Math Science Phys Ed 283-313
8 Math Social Studies Lang Arts Science Phys Ed 382-576
9 Math Lang Arts Science Social Studies Phys Ed 420-719
10 Planning English Phys Ed Math (Princ) Social Studies 676-1,016
11 Social Studies English Math (Princ) Math (Essent) Biology 227-733
12 English Math (Princ) Biology Communications Family Studies 241-707
Course Variety and Popularity:
Course Variety by Course Grade
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DL Agreements
Where? 46 Boards operating 51 schools in 07/08 4 new agreements replaced 4 boards that did not
renew
Changes in 08/09 Agreement to participate in Quality Review School Act requirement for Board to obtain permission
for all DL activity, even if not funded as DL school Boards to ensure that all schools understand that
supporting DL is not just a DL school requirment. Support Education Guarantee by not charging tuition
fees to Graduate Adults taking courses through LNBC
Where? 46 Boards operating 51 schools in 07/08 4 new agreements replaced 4 boards that did not
renew
Changes in 08/09 Agreement to participate in Quality Review School Act requirement for Board to obtain permission
for all DL activity, even if not funded as DL school Boards to ensure that all schools understand that
supporting DL is not just a DL school requirment. Support Education Guarantee by not charging tuition
fees to Graduate Adults taking courses through LNBC
DL Standards
Part of DL AgreementPurposes Align administrative practices DL Program evaluation Professional development DL content evaluation
Components Delivery Standards Content Development
Standards
Part of DL AgreementPurposes Align administrative practices DL Program evaluation Professional development DL content evaluation
Components Delivery Standards Content Development
Standards
Roadmap Version 1: 2006 Version 2: 2007 Version 3: 2008
Input Quality Review leanings Emerging national and
international standards BC experience with
Version 2
Internal Review Toolkit to assist DL schools with self-assessment
Roadmap Version 1: 2006 Version 2: 2007 Version 3: 2008
Input Quality Review leanings Emerging national and
international standards BC experience with
Version 2
Internal Review Toolkit to assist DL schools with self-assessment
DL Audits
Where? 6 Districts: Qualicum (69), Southeast Kootenay (5), Nechako Lakes (91),
Alberni (70), Coquitlam (43), Nicola-Similkameen (58) S.E. Kootenay a re-audit
When? March 31 – April 18 Districts receive final reports in May DL Agreements for audited districts held until audit reports
complete
Possible Impacts FTE recovery Special considerations in DL Agreement Re-audits
Where? 6 Districts: Qualicum (69), Southeast Kootenay (5), Nechako Lakes (91),
Alberni (70), Coquitlam (43), Nicola-Similkameen (58) S.E. Kootenay a re-audit
When? March 31 – April 18 Districts receive final reports in May DL Agreements for audited districts held until audit reports
complete
Possible Impacts FTE recovery Special considerations in DL Agreement Re-audits
Quality Review Pilots Quality Review Pilots Spring 2008
10 sites “volunteered” Kootenay Lake Vernon Central OkanaganAbbotsford Langley DeltaBurnaby Peace River SouthPeace River North Saanich
DL viewed differently by district offices, no longer viewed as cash cow
Educational technology innovation found in the DL school and/or in the district
Some old practices still aroundFocus on completion and satisfaction
10 sites “volunteered” Kootenay Lake Vernon Central OkanaganAbbotsford Langley DeltaBurnaby Peace River SouthPeace River North Saanich
DL viewed differently by district offices, no longer viewed as cash cow
Educational technology innovation found in the DL school and/or in the district
Some old practices still aroundFocus on completion and satisfaction
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Interesting Quality Review Practices...
Use of synchronous tools and eventsDevelopment of online presenceCreation of cohort groupsBlending learning (F2F with online)Project-based workPortfolio assessment strategiesEnhanced use of videoStudent-led and controlled technologies designing a game in Elluminate, e.g.
Use of synchronous tools and eventsDevelopment of online presenceCreation of cohort groupsBlending learning (F2F with online)Project-based workPortfolio assessment strategiesEnhanced use of videoStudent-led and controlled technologies designing a game in Elluminate, e.g.
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What’s a Cohort?
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DataCollection
Cohort Success Rate Calculation
Withdrawal – for Reason
•Student deceasedSerious illness or disabilityThe student has given birthA student’s permanent residence has moved out of province.
IncarceratedFamily reasons (non-trivial)Student has transitioned to a different school as a result of meeting a goal articulated in an IEP or other planDynamic of brick and mortar school has changed.
Student has recovered from illness or therapy and is ready to transition to brick and mortar school.
Student Success:September 06 Cohort
Grade Range
# of Schools
Average Size
Success Rate
K-7 40 75 89%
8-12 45 302 65%
Secondary Success Rates:1st 2006 Cohort
Success Rate
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# of Schools
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Size(Headcount)
<40% 3 79
41-50% 6 353
51-60% 6 280
61-70% 9 448
71-80% 9 423
81-90% 10 170
91-100% 2 13
Provincial 45 302
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