1. Montana Math and Science Teacher Initiative

2. Online Learning: National Perspective From: 2009 Keeping Pace with K-12 Online Learning Report

3. MTDA Meeting the Needs of Students Eliminate a scheduling conflict Graduate on time Learn at a pace that is right for them Take a summer school course conveniently from home or another location Recover course credit in a discreet manner

4. Model for Online Student Success

5. Determining Readiness for Student Success Profile of an online student - varies Readiness assessment – principal, counselor, parent and teachers Determine student interest and motivation

6. 2010 - 2011 MTDA Course Titles MathematicsEngl/Language AScienceElectivesWorld LanguageSocial Studies Algebra 1English 1 (9)Earth ScienceHealthSpanish 1Global Studies GeometryEnglish 2 (10)Biology Digital PhotographyFrench 1U.S. History Algebra 2/TrigEnglish 3 (11)ChemistryOceanographyLatin 1 American Government Pre-CalculusEnglish 4 (12)Physics Native Amer. StudiesChinese 1World History AP Calculus AB AP English and CompEnviron. ScienceWeb DesignChinese 2 AP U. S. Govt & Politics AP Calculus BC AP English LiteratureAP BiologyPsychologyAP U. S. History AP Physics B Physical EducationMontana History AP Environ. Science Microsoft Office Suite

7. Meet the Online Instructor….

8. Teacher Preparation All MTDA Teachers will to complete an online instructor training course Blend of pedagogy, use of learning management system and online tools and resources (audio, video etc.) Strong emphasis on teacher responsiveness to students and presence in courses

9. Becoming an MTDA Teacher Application Questionnaire – Coming Soon to Website Letter of Support – Principal or Supervisor MTDA Online Teacher Training

10. Responsibilities of MTDA Teachers Academic – Providing feedback, asking questions, stimulating discussions, encouraging student participation. Social – Using regular and consistent communication with students to set a positive tone in the course. Keeping the communication flowing with students and local school facilitators.

11. Responsibilities of MTDA Teachers Managerial – Coordinating all aspects of the facilitation of the course. Grading assignments, assessments, and completing student evaluation and final course grading. Technical – Guiding students in the use of technology to understand and complete their coursework.

12. Mathematics

13. Physics

14. Resources: Electronic Textbooks (E-text)

15. Resources - Science Labs

16. Curriculum Development Schedule January - February Determine course offerings March -May Recruitment of teachers, subject matter experts, course developers Develop courses and load in LMS Test LMS and courses Information/training campaign for schools Enrollment fall semester students begins April -August – Teacher Training June – July – Pilot Test Run of MTDA Courses

18. MTDA & Montana Schools Delivering E-Learning to Montana Students

19. Questions/Comments?