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?