Virtual LearningHale Kula Elementary SchoolFebruary, 2011
Teachers use technology…To manage & store information:
◦ Google Applications: gmail, docs, forms, sites◦ IDUs in Google Docs for all to access
To share information◦ School, library & teacher websites◦ Principal’s blog & Twitter account◦ VoiceThreads SBCP Math
To access information for professional development: HKES Tech Workshops PD360 Hale Kula Library Website & Hale Kula IDU Wiki
Students access information electronically…KidBiz, Math Whizz,
DiscoveryEducationEncylopedia Britannica, World
Book OnlineTumbleBooks, Enchanted
LearningEducational websites (endless list)
◦Spelling City◦A to Z Learning◦National Geographic for Kids
Students organize, create & share using technology…1st graders created keynotes and
VoiceThreads based on their ocean animal research.
5th graders created student websites to house their explorer blogs and science fair planning.
5th grade Enrichment◦Language, 2nd Q◦Math, 3rd Q
Can we deliver virtual instruction?
An idea takes shape…Technology integrated
in curriculum, instruction
& assessment
Teachers incorporating
new technologies
into their instruction.
Teachers & students access,
organize & share
information
Overcrowding; families on
leave
Concept presented to
SCC; questions for consideration
Mrs. Iwase meets
w/school team
What about a virtual
classroom?
Input from DOE
officials
PurposeTo integrate 21st Century SkillsTo develop collaborative, inquiry-
based, learning opportunitiesTo alleviate overcrowdingTo address the needs of our
community
UnderstandingsTeachers will work closely with grade
level teachers, curriculum coordinators, librarian & instructional media teacher.
Curriculum will be based on Common Core Standards.
Students would participate in school activities (specials, assemblies, field trips, fun runs,
etc.) and at least one face-to-face day a week.
Application process requiredDefine virtual student, parent &
teacher
ConsiderationsIs there an interest?What training for will we provide
for teachers, students and parents?
Will we loan laptops and/or mobile devices?
Can we use our Google Applications or Blackboard via the Hawaii Virtual Learning Network?
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