ENHANCING SCHOOLS THROUGH ONLINE & BLENDED LEARNING

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1 ENHANCING SCHOOLS THROUGH ONLINE & BLENDED LEARNING Hosted by: The Virtual High School Presented by: Cheryl Rosenberg, Online Learning Strategist The Virtual High School 2013

2 About The Virtual High School (VHS) Comparing Online Programs Collaborative Model Offers Sample a VHS Course Other VHS programs Q & A Session

3 1996 funded by the Federal DOE through a $7.8M technology grant five years of research & development Non-Profit Leadership participating schools 17,000 + student enrollments

4 Students To expand students educational opportunities and 21st century skills Teachers To expand the scope and depth of teachers instructional skills

5 NEA Guidelines Accredited by Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools (MSCSS) AdvancED NCAA Initial-Eligibility Certified College Board certified AP courses 3 Time Recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Distance Learning Best Practices

6 95% Satisfaction Rate for Students, Teachers, and Administrators Exceed National Average for AP Exam Scores (68% vs 59%) 92% Retention Rate 81% Course Completion Rate

7 20000 Growth: Number of Enrollments /09 09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13

8 Expand Curriculum: The Collaborative Model Full-Time Enrollment Summer School Blended Learning Course Fulfillment Custom Solutions

9 For us it s really about quality control, and what VHS clearly brought to the table was a quality online learning experience. The fact that one of our teachers could also teach a VHS course and bring that professional development back to the rest of our staff was also very appealing. Eventually, I would like to see every Ramsey student take a course before they graduate. We ve really just begun to tap into the potential that VHS courses can offer our school. Dr. Roy Montesano, Superintendent

10 COMPARING ONLINE PROGRAMS

11 State Led For Profit Non Profit

12 Credit Recovery Self Paced Fast and Timely Personalized Alternative Education Flexible Schedules Work from Anywhere Meeting Different Needs 21 st Century Skills Information, Media & Technology Learning and Innovation Life and Career College and Career Readiness Robust Curriculum Challenging Courses Deeper Learning Global Citizenship Diverse Classrooms Cultural Understanding Global Awareness

13 Synchronous Live Lectures and Interactions High Interactivity, Low Flexibility Asynchronous Log in anytime, anywhere High Flexibility Blended/Hybrid Classroom and Online High Interactivity, Moderate Flexibility

14 Computerized Assessments Group Participation Individual Work Project Work Proctored Exams

15 Completion Rates AP Pass Rates Standardized Test Scores

16 THE COLLABORATIVE MODEL

17 Benefits Supplemental Expand Curriculum Global Interactive Classrooms Reduced Rates Resource Sharing VHS Technology, Curriculum, Training Member School Faculty Site Coordinator Teacher (optional)

18 150+ Unique Electives 20+ Advanced Placement Courses College & Career Readiness Programs STEM Courses FLEX Courses Credit Recovery Core Courses 50+ Gifted and Talented Courses Middle School Courses

19 Psychology of Crime Criminology Video Game Design Using Game Maker

20 AP Computer Science A AP Psychology AP Economics

21 Video Game Design Using Game Maker Animal Behavior and Zoology Genes and Disease

22 Courses Samples: Bioethics Genes & Disease Epidemics Climate Change Computer Animation with Scratch Epidemics Earth and Space Science Engineering for Sustainability Oceanography

23 Academic Writing Calculus Computer Animation Computer Science Honors Essay Writing Economics Honors Environmental Science Geometry MS Business Foundations MS Creative Writing MS Engineering MS Number Theory MS Pre-Algebra MS The Teenage Brain MS World War II Through the Eyes of Dr. Seuss Physics Psychology I Meteorology Number Theory Sociology

24 Desire2Learn (LMS) Genius (SIS) Asynchronous Weekly Schedule Cohort Based Learning Teacher Facilitated/Student Centered Dedicated VHS Support

25 Group Discussions Sense of Community Group Projects & Assignments Blogs & Wikis Open Source Resources

26 I loved my teacher she was very enthusiastic. The class was very diverse, so we all had different opinions coming into the course. This made it easier because we learned from each other's mistakes as well as each other improvements.

27 Students from 34 different countries Representing 47 U.S. States & Territories Varied Perspectives Cultural Diversity Global Citizenship

28 I liked the time management aspect. It was completely your responsibility to get your work in. No one was forcing you to log on every day.

29 Community-Building & Environment Project-based and Collaborative Learning Online Dialogue Activities and Assessments Online Technologies Pedagogy, Curriculum & Technology Teachers 16 years experience 85% Hold Masters Degree

30 Requirement for all programs: Registration and Recruitment Overall Student Support Technical Support Monitoring and Reporting on Progress Keep in Communication with: VHS Guidance Administration Parents

31 Our 2013 Scholarship Winner Emily B. from Burlington, CT said she gained: time management skills crucial independent study skills that collaboration is life s blood of learning

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33 SAMPLE A VHS COURSE

34 Training and Support Course Selection Setting Student and Parent Expectations Collaborative Model Timing Scheduling and Recruitment Registration Mid May Spring 2015 Semester Started 1/28/2015 Fall 2015 semester Starts 9/9/2015

35 ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS

36 Full-Time Enrollment Summer School Credit FLEX Grant Opportunities Professional Development Blended Learning Course Fulfillment Custom Solutions

37 Offer AP Offer STEM courses Offer more opportunities for students to explore college and career majors Prepare students for a global workplace Prepare students for the digital age Offer flexibility Provide digital literacy skills Offer low enrolled courses Offer more on a budget

38 Thank You for Joining Us Today For more information about our program options and schools solutions, or to request a more in-depth walk-through of one of our courses, please call us at