Student PresentationStudent Presentation

About Clovis Anytime Learning

CAL Online Online high school courses

What will you learn from What will you learn from this presentation?this presentation?

Why would you want to take Why would you want to take an online course?an online course?

What do the online courses What do the online courses look like?look like?

Which online courses are Which online courses are being offered?being offered?

Why would I want to Why would I want to take take

an online courses?an online courses?

Allow more flexibilityAllow more flexibility To do the course when convenient during

the day To take an extra elective To get ahead for graduation/college credits

More choice in coursesMore choice in courses Take during school day orTake during school day or In addition to the school dayIn addition to the school day

Enjoy using technology and the World Enjoy using technology and the World Wide Web to learnWide Web to learn

Allow more flexibilityAllow more flexibility To do the course when convenient during

the day To take an extra elective To get ahead for graduation/college credits

More choice in coursesMore choice in courses Take during school day orTake during school day or In addition to the school dayIn addition to the school day

Enjoy using technology and the World Enjoy using technology and the World Wide Web to learnWide Web to learn

Where did the Where did the online courses online courses come from?come from?

The content of the courses came from Florida Virtual School (www.flvs.net) They are quality online courses They are multi-dimensional They are web based They are engaging and interesting for

students

Florida Online Florida Online High School – High School – www.flvs.netwww.flvs.net

In existence since 1996 Have 50 online courses taken by

3500 students throughout Florida

Never see students face-to-face Student success – AP Testing

results and student and parent surveys

How are the How are the courses courses delivered?delivered?

Primarily asynchronous (students do content any time)

Synchronous capability (online at same time- i.e. chat room)

Communication teacher to student via e-mail, phone and web

How does an online How does an online course work?course work?

Entire course on webEntire course on web There is a Clovis teacher with studentsThere is a Clovis teacher with students Students and teacher communicate Students and teacher communicate

via:via:• EmailEmail• Electronic AssignmentsElectronic Assignments• PhonePhone

Students work at own pace to complete Students work at own pace to complete assignmentsassignments

Entire course on webEntire course on web There is a Clovis teacher with studentsThere is a Clovis teacher with students Students and teacher communicate Students and teacher communicate

via:via:• EmailEmail• Electronic AssignmentsElectronic Assignments• PhonePhone

Students work at own pace to complete Students work at own pace to complete assignmentsassignments

How do I do an How do I do an online assignment?online assignment?

Student logs in to courseStudent logs in to course Student reads lessons and follows Student reads lessons and follows

directionsdirections Turns in assignments via the In/Out boxTurns in assignments via the In/Out box Teacher grades assignments and Teacher grades assignments and

returns assignments via the In/Out boxreturns assignments via the In/Out box Students can work ahead in course or Students can work ahead in course or

take more time if neededtake more time if needed

Student logs in to courseStudent logs in to course Student reads lessons and follows Student reads lessons and follows

directionsdirections Turns in assignments via the In/Out boxTurns in assignments via the In/Out box Teacher grades assignments and Teacher grades assignments and

returns assignments via the In/Out boxreturns assignments via the In/Out box Students can work ahead in course or Students can work ahead in course or

take more time if neededtake more time if needed

What are assignments like in What are assignments like in an online course?an online course?

Some are like face-to-face courses and some are a little different. Assignments include: Essays to write Assignments that use websites to learn about

information Quizzes and tests Projects to complete See some examples

What do these courses look What do these courses look like?like?

Every student has own log-in name and password

Parents can check student work and grades at any

time with same log-in and password

Algebra I Every course divided into modules – similar to units of learning.

Students can progress at own pace.

Assignment outline at beginning of each module

Algebra I

Students need to thoroughly read assignments in order to be successful.

Algebra I

Side navigation bar is the same in each course.

English Assignment

Threaded online discussion assignments…

English Assignment

Outstanding web sites used for information.

This site allows you to examine a cell online.

Biology

Labs completed at home with items found at home.

Biology

Use of a variety of technology tools to complete assignments.

Biology

Many assignments give immediate feedback. This assignment tells students what they already know.

Biology

Multiple choice tests give students immediate feedback… and grades automatically entered in grade book.

Biology

All assignments are identified at the beginning of each module.

Students turn in work online via In/Out box.

Students notified automatically when assignment is graded by teacher.

In/Out

AP Government

Who teaches these Who teaches these online courses?online courses?

Taught by experienced teachers in Clovis.

They have been trained in how to teach online.

Most of them teach regular face-to-face courses at one of the Clovis high schools, too.

Taught by experienced teachers in Clovis.

They have been trained in how to teach online.

Most of them teach regular face-to-face courses at one of the Clovis high schools, too.

Who has taken these Who has taken these online courses in online courses in

Clovis?Clovis?

Over 120 students have taken one of these online courses in Clovis and successfully completed at least one semester.

Other students started an online course and then discovered it took more time than they thought and ended up dropping or getting a poor grade.

Over 120 students have taken one of these online courses in Clovis and successfully completed at least one semester.

Other students started an online course and then discovered it took more time than they thought and ended up dropping or getting a poor grade.

What do students who’ve What do students who’ve taken taken

an online course in Clovis an online course in Clovis think?think?

“I like doing this course online because you can work at your own pace and you aren't rushed to do the assignments.” 9th grade girl – biology

“I like doing this course online because you can work at your own pace and you aren't rushed to do the assignments.” 9th grade girl – biology

What students are What students are saying…saying…

“Online schooling is not what it seems to be. This class takes more devotion than others…there's the aspect of making your own schedule which, in my opinion, just messes with your head.” 10th grade boy - algebra

“Online schooling is not what it seems to be. This class takes more devotion than others…there's the aspect of making your own schedule which, in my opinion, just messes with your head.” 10th grade boy - algebra

What students are What students are saying…saying…

“I think it is a great course because you can make your own schedule of when you want to do things. Whenever I have a problem, I just call my teacher and she answers my question.” 9th grade girl – Algebra

“I think it is a great course because you can make your own schedule of when you want to do things. Whenever I have a problem, I just call my teacher and she answers my question.” 9th grade girl – Algebra

How much time does an How much time does an online course take?online course take?

Same amount of time as a face-to-face course.

Face-to-face courses are generally: 5 hours of class time each week 1-2 hours of homework each week Total: 7 hours per week

When you start an online course, it will take more time at the beginning.

What makes a successful What makes a successful online student?online student?

To be successful, students need to:Be good readersBe good time managers (schedule

time each day to work on the course)Be good communicators via email and

phone with their teachersBe self motivated learnersHave Internet access at home

To be successful, students need to:Be good readersBe good time managers (schedule

time each day to work on the course)Be good communicators via email and

phone with their teachersBe self motivated learnersHave Internet access at home

What students have learned…What students have learned…about doing an online courseabout doing an online course

Don’t have to be “online” all the time to do the course!!

Students can: Print out information Save information in Microsoft Word Write out information and then log on to turn

in work

Don’t have to be “online” all the time to do the course!!

Students can: Print out information Save information in Microsoft Word Write out information and then log on to turn

in work

What courses are What courses are available to take available to take online?online?

Algebra IAlgebra I English 9English 9 BiologyBiology World HistoryWorld History

Also available…Also available…

Art HistoryArt History StatisticsStatistics AP Government/EconomicsAP Government/Economics

How do I register?How do I register?

Talk with your parents. Tell your counselor when you

register for next year’s classes. After registering, a phone

interview will be conducted with each student.

Talk with your parents. Tell your counselor when you

register for next year’s classes. After registering, a phone

interview will be conducted with each student.

More informationMore information

See the website: www.cusd.com

Email Mr. Darrow (robdarrow@cusd.com)

Call the office: 327-9636

See the website: www.cusd.com

Email Mr. Darrow (robdarrow@cusd.com)

Call the office: 327-9636

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