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1 The Virtual Learning Magnet Update Deputies Meeting March 8, 2009

2 Update The Concept The Course The People The Platforms The Partners The Insights The Future The Contacts The Questions

3 The Concept Virtual Learning Magnet – Anytime – Anyplace – Anyone Mass Customize the learning experience for every individual learner

4 The VLM4SSM Proof of Concept Physics with NASA – Spring ‘09 – 50 students – AL, FL, GA, WV, NC, DE, KY, CT, DC

5 The Course Based on 8 “Big Ideas” Semi-linear Student choice Customized Self-paced 2 “Repositories” Content Student evidence A “Connectivist” Approach

6 Assessment – Rubric v. 2 – Folio Beta version

7 The People The Kids – Experience level varied – Age level 10 to 12 th grade MS – International student body

8 The Teachers

9 The Platforms Traditional TLM – Supported by WIN The ning – www.virtuallearningmagnet.ning.com www.virtuallearningmagnet.ning.com – A closed social networking site

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12 The Partners WIN (Worldwide Interactive Network) Florida Virtual School SEAs NASA The Smithsonian Museums

13 The Insights Modular course design is a breakthrough Resource acquisition can be a “challenge” Kids need help adjusting – (chats, direct communications, videos) Bumping up against technical limitations of TLM and ning Administrative time is significant – State communication – Learner and parent communication

14 The course is a magnet – “I am a junior... really interested in cosmology, astronomy and physics.I think it would be really beneficial for me to participate in the Virtual Learning Magnet for Space Science and Mathematics: Proof of Concept... – Demet Kirmizibayrak – – Turkey

15 The Future Critical Resource Need – NASA grant Increased partnerships Ready to go – More teachers – More students – More courses – More VLMs

16 The Contacts http://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/programs/descriptions/Virtual_Learning_Magnet.html

17 http://www.ccsso.org/projects/Virtual_Learning_Magnet/

18 Tom Welch or Linda Pittenger vlm@ccsso.org

19 The Questions ?


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