NCVPS, ACRE, & RTTT
NCVPS Courses Across the Service Options Modular MobileBlended Classic
114 Ways to Meet Students’ Needs Advanced Placement – 20 courses Arts CTE EOC: English, Math, Science, Social Studies World Languages Healthful Living SAT Prep, Success 101 Honors & General Studies – 77 Courses English 1,2,3,4 Algebra 1,2, Geometry Physical Science, Biology Civics & Economics, US History, World History Credit Recovery – 12 Courses Algebra 1 English 1, 2 Biology, Applied Science Occupational Course of Study - 5
Through course design Universal Design for Learning See it, hear it, read it Through course expectations Engagement for all learners Monitor and adjust Through teacher expectations IEP process Bi-monthly evaluations One-on-one teaching Differentiation training How does NCVPS address the learning of all students?
Why NCVPS Credit Recovery? It’s about the relationship! Power of student/teacher relationship Fully aligned with NC Standards Self-paced model Differentiation for individual students based on student learning One-on-one weekly teaching between student and teacher Integrity driven model, student-centered focus NC teacher created content Engaging content – students see it, hear it, experience it
Modular Teaching DirectionInstructionCommunication
Blended Teaching Online delivery of content Classroom interaction and live instruction personalized learning, thoughtful reflection, differentiated instruction for a DIVERSE group of learners!
OCS Blended Courses Spring 2012: Intro to Math Fall 2011: Applied Science Current Offerings: Algebra I, English I and II, Biology
OCS Success 2500 enrollments 500 F2F teachers 140 NCVPS teachers OCS students can do the more challenging curriculum. Discipline problems decreased and self confidence increased. OCS students are thriving in the blended environment. F2F teachers see the effectiveness of plugging in students with the engagement of the online content. Power of the daily differentiation by the NCVPS content teacher for all students.
10 Mobile Learning for the Virtual Teacher Formative Assessments using tools such as Twitter, Facebook, SMS text messaging. Assessments apps (gWhiz, MobL21) SMS Text Messaging Social Networking Podcasts Mobile Repository – Gives teachers access to FREE Apps to use in their courses as alternative assignments and supplement to instruction. Share photos Create Videos Flashcards/Study Guides
Course Revisions 6 major 43 moderate 17 minor 66 courses need revision
Road to Revision Fall 2010 Course Mapping Spring 2011 Course Alignment Fall 2011 Course Revisions
Course Updates for Convert to LMS Convert to CMS Revise Standards
Race to the Top 8 STEM courses At risk students Blended instruction Mobile
Grand Challenges Gaming, simulations, and mobile apps Strategies That Engage the Mind Math and Science Integration 21 st century skills, themes, and concepts Problem-based Solutions Authentic, real-world Assessment Blended Instruction
Course Development and Implementation Fall 2011 Develop courses A & B Spring 2012 Offer courses A & B Develop courses C & D Offer courses A, B, C,& D Develop courses E & F Offer courses A, B, C, D, E, & F Develop courses G & H
STEM Courses A.Integrated Math 1 B.Earth & Environmental Science C.Integrated Math 2 D.Biotechnology & Agriscience 1 E.Integrated Math 3 F.Biotechnology & Agriscience 2 G.Discrete Math H.Forensics
Past Students – Stay current with language and culture Current Students – Practice languages – Build community or club concept – Provides support for any gap between levels Future Students – Allows students to take a sneak peak at languages as they try to decide which one to study Twitter Post Facebook Post
Virtual Buddy Quick Question Peer Tutors Pronto Help Desk Peer Tutor Blog Peer Tutoring
Becoming an Online Teacher Qualifications NC Certification Teaching Online Course Completion Interview Teacher Assistant TA Orientation Course TA Orientation Practicum Online Teacher 1 st Year – one section, 20 students
Outreach to NC Schools