1. Online Learning
August 16, 2012

2. Benefits / Barriers to Students
Keystone prep
Customized instruction: A range of differentiation previously unavailable
Address needs that public school could not previously meet…school phobic, other behavioral issues, etc.
Wider range of offerings
Students may not have technology or internet
Students may not be able to work unsupervised
Unsupervised students could pose a safety risk
Parents could contribute to work and misrepresent student achievement

3. Measures of Success… look fors
Students “pass” classes
Scores increase on standardized tests
Student enrollment in online courses has increased
They can they later engage in real life situations

4. Benefits / Barriers to Teachers
Differentiation
Unlimited review
RTSD can run and control their own summer school offerings
Teacher can fit experiences such as simulations that may not otherwise fit in the school day
Flexible scheduling
Teachers learn new skills
Job security…fewer enrollment shifts with online opportunities
Teacher, student and parent training
Start up can be time consuming
Teacher buy-in regarding value of course
Replicating some classroom experiences

5. Measures of Success… look fors
Feedback from RTEA
Keystone exams scores have increased therefore teacher evaluation has benefitted
A waiting list of teachers wanting to facilitate online courses
Opportunity to work with highly motivated students who want to work beyond what can fit into a school day

6. Benefits / Barriers to Administrators
Can serve a broader range of needs with a higher rate of success
Better awareness of what is being “taught” it the classroom
Reduced need for homebound instruction
Cost savings through reduction of outplacements
Eliminates some attendance issues
More work
Need to realign expectations for instruction
Educating parents
Managing parallel systems

7. Measures of success….look fors
Participation rates on standardized assessments
Reduced stress
Scores increase
Alleviate some budgetary concerns

8. Benefits / Barriers to Technology
Teachers could become more comfortable with technology and eventually require less support
Deployment
Training
Remote tech support for students
Supporting teachers in new technologies