Distance Education at Noble Central School

Our School population of 213 students range from Preschool to Grade 12

Technology

Part of theNCS school culture

• Distance Education has become such an integral part of the fabric of the school we`ve recently moved to a larger space.

• We now occupy the largest room in the school (except the library and gym of course!)

Every Grade 10 student MUST take Distance Education courses – we`ve builtit into their schedule.

How do we use ADLC material?• Students who need

to be on an accelerated program.

• Students with Special Needs.

• Students who need more time and/or help with their courses.

• Students who need to boost their credit total.

• Students who need to boost their average for scholarships.

Why do our students LIKE Distance Ed.?• Lots of course choices

– THEIR CHOICES!• They can have an “off

day” and not have homework.

• They can work on their course at home (and they do).

• They choose a date to write their exam.

• They like to try a little bit of many different 1 credit courses.

• Although students enjoy spares, they get bored and come to the DE Room to register in an course or two.

Shelving

Students at Work

Electricity (ELT1010)

Knowledge & Employability

Down to the details...• Students have an opportunity to look through courses to help make their

choices.• Before I register a student, they get an opportunity to work on the first few

pages of the course to make sure this is what they want to do. • Students are encouraged to work quietly for at least half of the class period.• Students are permitted to listen to I-Pods during class but not during an

exam.• Attendance is taken and reported to the office.• Lessons with additional parts (small art items, CD’s, etc) are kept together

in ziplock bags or something similar.• It’s important to give a lot of verbal positives – Great mark, Your Multiple

Choice questions were well done, etc.• Circulate the room frequently. Check to see what page/question each

student is on. Stop and ask if they need help.• If a student seems stuck on one page, sit down with them and help find an

answer or two. It’s usually enough to get them started again.

2009-2010 DISTANCE EDUCATION STUDENT SCHEDULE/CONTRACT NAME: COURSE: Credits: 5 Term: Full Year Final Grade:

Lesson/Module Due Date Date Submitted Mark Spiral Books

1 18-Dec2 10-Jan3 18-Jan4 04-Feb5 13-Feb6 01-Feb7 11-Mar8 20-Mar9 08-Apr

10 18-Apr11 29-Apr12 08-May13 21-May14 02-Jun

Exams Report Card MarksMidterm November

Final Exam JanuaryAprilJune

Student Declaration: 1. I accept all conditions and guidelines governing participation in the Distance Education Program. 2. I will return all materials issued to me prior to writing the Final Examination. 3. I will discuss any changes to my program with the school coordinator and school administration.4. I have discussed this plan with my parents.

Date:____________________________

Student:____________________________________Parent/Guardian:_______________________________

AB ID Last First GradeCode Course Sem Credit Mark Date Tuition Pkg. Ordered Text

Refund

10 AGR1010 Big Pict. 1 1 93% 05-Oct $ 27.00

10 AGR1010 Big Pict. 1 1 84% 05-Oct $ 27.00

10 AGR1010 Big Pict. 1 1 93% 02-Oct $ 27.00

10 AGR1010 Big Pict. 1 1 95% 02-Oct $ 27.00

10 AGR1010 Big Pict. 1 1 94% 05-Oct

10 AGR1010 Big Pict. 1 1 92% 19-Jan $ 27.00

10 AGR1010 Big Pict. 1 1 71% 13-Oct $ 27.00

10 AGR1010 Big Pict. 1 1 76% 13-Oct $ 27.00

11 AGR1010 Big Pict. 1 1

10 AGR1110 Resource 1 1 80% 11-Dec $ 27.00

10 AGR1110 Resource 1 1 89% 04-Jan $ 27.00

10 AGR1110 Resource 1 1 84% 20-Oct $ 27.00

10 AGR1110 Resource 1 1 80% 29-Oct $ 27.00

$ 29.00

10 CMH1010 Fam. Dynam 1 1 72% 04-Dec $ 27.00

12 CMH1050 Child Devel. 1 1 80% 22-Jan $ 27.00

11 CMH1060 Home Care 1 1 77% 15-Dec $ 27.00

$ 35.00

11 CMH1060 Home Care 1 1 68% 01-Feb $ 27.00

$ 35.00

10 CMH3020 Parenting 1 1 88% 23-Nov $ 27.00

10 CMH3020 Parenting 1 1 83% 08-Jan $ 27.00

10 CMH3020 Parenting 1 1 72% 08-Dec $ 27.00

10 CMH3020 Parenting 1 1 61% 26-Nov $ 27.00

10 CMH3020 Parenting 1 1 64% 26-Nov $ 27.00

11 CMH3020 Parenting 1 1 91% 16-Nov $ 27.00

12 CMH3020 Parenting 1 1

12 CMH3030 Aging 1 1

10 CMH3040 Pre/Post 1 1 74% 23-Nov $ 27.00

11 CMH3040 Pre/Post 1 1 72% 09-Dec $ 27.00

11 CMH3040 Pre/Post 1 1 66% 15-Oct $ 27.00

12 CMH3040 Pre/Post 1 1 89% 29-Mar

Tangible Incentives• Weekly draw for pen/pencil, eraser, lollipop, etc.• Weekly school assembly – Student of the Month• Distance Ed. Marks are included in the average for

Honor Roll• Award Certificates presented at the conclusion of

each semester at school assembly.• A Yearly academic award is awarded to the Grade

12 student with the highest number of credits earned in Distance Ed. during their high school.

Other incentives(negative)

• Names of students who are behind schedule are written on the board and updated weekly.

• Names of students who are behind are given to the Principal. At this point, these students loose any spares they may have as well as work in the office at noon until they are back on schedule.

• If there is still little improvement contact is made with parents.

• Letters could be sent to parents prior to the conclusion of the semester indicating the consequences for their child should the course not be completed.