1. ONLINE CLASSROOM A Communication Tool for Teachers, Parents and Students

2. WHAT IS ONLINE CLASSROOM?  Easy to Use  Assignment Guide  Major Announcements/Dates  Study Links  Set Up Web Quests  Upload/Download Powerpoints, Worksheets, etc.  Great Partner with IC

3. WHY SHOULD YOU USE ONLINE CLASSROOM? Helps students keep track of assignments Helps parents keep up with what is going on in your classroom Reduces multiple copies Great for struggling students, students with frequent absences, slow note-takers, and those in need of extra assistance Versatile to suit your classroom and lesson structure Quick learning curve with huge payoff MAKES YOUR JOB EASIER!!!!!!

4. EXPECTATIONS FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR  100% of Staff at Bronze Level Participation  Announcements and Assignments are updated weekly  Primarily focused on compliance and keeping parents informed  The true benefits are not realized at this level

5. SILVER!  Silver Level  Assignments and announcements updated weekly  Lesson material is uploaded for student/parent retrieval  Added Benefits:  Great for homebound and frequently absent students  Reduces the need for extra copies and guided notes  Parents, tutors, etc. can help students with homework and content mastery  Can be used in conjunction with IC to locate and complete missing work

6. GOLD!!!!!!!!!!!  Silver Level requirements met  Supplemental materials provided for students and parents  Study sites  Additional readings  Online assistance  In-class videos loaded into the video library  Classroom Gallery used to display student work/classroom activities  Added Benefits:  Learning extends beyond the classroom  Missing a video does not mean missing material, it can be made up at home  Parents, students, and the community can check out the cool things your students are doing in the classroom