ENSURING SUCCESS FOR ONLINE STUDENTS

Seats in AP vendor courses free of charge Text books, work books and AP review books AP ® exam fees for registered students Dell Latitude tablets to students Portable wireless classrooms (laptops, laptop cart, wifi access point and printer) Training for facilitators and stipends AP Course development Professional development – guidance counselor conference VAP Deliverables

Increased course opportunities Flexibility of time and space Students work at their own pace Advantages of Online Learning

Online learning is for everyone Traditional courses can be copied to online learning Online learning is quick and easy Online teaching and learning promotes isolation, lack of community Online learning will make the teacher obsolete Online Learning Myths

Discussions and assignments are reading and writing intensive Time management Technical problems Lack of confidence with technology skills Self motivation- taking initiative Challenges of Successful Online Learning

Good time- management skills Self-motivated Ability and willingness to learn independently Strong reading and writing skills Effective communication skills Basic technical skills Characteristics of Successful Online Learners

Is online learning for me?

1. Develop a time-management strategy. Set a schedule for study time and devote time daily to the course. 2. Make the most of online discussions. Participating in threaded discussions lets you benefit from interaction with classmates and helps you to make new friends. 3. Use it or lose it. Take notes and make connections to your previous knowledge and experience. 4. Make questions useful to your learning. In an online setting, you and your classmates can take the time to craft quality questions and responses. 5. Stay motivated Keep your eye on the prize. Develop a self- motivation plan. Tips for Developing Online Learning Skills

STUDENT DISTRICT FACILITATOR AND GUIDANCE COUNSELOR DISTRICT PRINCIPAL AND/OR BOCES EVALUATOR ONLINE TEACHER AND PARENTS Circles of Support

Online Teacher Responsibilities Include: Up-to-date announcements On-going and consistent communication Individualized Feedback Quality interactions in the forums Well organized syllabus and gradebook

Supporting the shift to an online learning environment Monitoring student academic progress Proctoring and supervising exams Intervening with students as necessary District Facilitator/Mentor Responsibilities Include:

Teacher has concern about student Teacher contacts facilitator Facilitator addresses issue with the student Facilitator reports outcome to teacher Student Support System

Time scheduled for course work during the student day (i.e., study hall, library period, zero period) Create a quiet, peaceful environment with minimal distractions Consider the number of students that your district can successfully accommodate based upon available space, equipment and support Scheduling and Space Considerations

Nassau BOCES will pay for up to 20 students to participate in a virtual AP course, vendor driven course or blended course Nassau BOCES will provide textbooks, workbooks and exam review books School district will provide a facilitator/mentor with any associated stipend to support students School Year The VAP Grant Continues

Questions?

Debbie Kennedy Western Suffolk BOCES Divisional Administrator Curriculum & Instruction