The Virtual Learning Magnet Update Deputies Meeting March 8, 2009
Update The Concept The Course The People The Platforms The Partners The Insights The Future The Contacts The Questions
The Concept Virtual Learning Magnet – Anytime – Anyplace – Anyone Mass Customize the learning experience for every individual learner
The VLM4SSM Proof of Concept Physics with NASA – Spring ‘09 – 50 students – AL, FL, GA, WV, NC, DE, KY, CT, DC
The Course Based on 8 “Big Ideas” Semi-linear Student choice Customized Self-paced 2 “Repositories” Content Student evidence A “Connectivist” Approach
Assessment – Rubric v. 2 – Folio Beta version
The People The Kids – Experience level varied – Age level 10 to 12 th grade MS – International student body
The Teachers
The Platforms Traditional TLM – Supported by WIN The ning – – A closed social networking site
The Partners WIN (Worldwide Interactive Network) Florida Virtual School SEAs NASA The Smithsonian Museums
The Insights Modular course design is a breakthrough Resource acquisition can be a “challenge” Kids need help adjusting – (chats, direct communications, videos) Bumping up against technical limitations of TLM and ning Administrative time is significant – State communication – Learner and parent communication
The course is a magnet – “I am a junior... really interested in cosmology, astronomy and physics.I think it would be really beneficial for me to participate in the Virtual Learning Magnet for Space Science and Mathematics: Proof of Concept... – Demet Kirmizibayrak – – Turkey
The Future Critical Resource Need – NASA grant Increased partnerships Ready to go – More teachers – More students – More courses – More VLMs
The Contacts
Tom Welch or Linda Pittenger
The Questions ?