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 ?