Distance Education Notes P.1

1. Distance Education Notes P.1 • You should be at least half-done the course by the mid-term/half-way point.. • There are no extensions to complete a course.

2. Distance Education Notes P.2 • The deadline for submission of all assignments to the your instructor is the last day of our regular classes (must be done before the exam sessions) • An incomplete course will be a failing mark, even if you have made 90% on all work submitted, if the course is incomplete, the maximum mark you will receive is a failing mark of 57%.

3. Distance Education Notes P.3 • Students who lag behind and/or have incomplete courses make it difficult for our school to get seats; thus, we do not allow it • If you are behind, you will be required to stay in at noon or after school until you are caught up. • Everyone must do the Scavenger Hunt.

4. Your mark for Work Ethic/Participation will be assigned by your Local Facilitator. You will be assessed on the following five categories: • Punctuality and preparedness • Being on-task • Independent work ethic • Care of resources • Respect for others • Plagiarism, copying of the words or ideas of others, will be grounds for awarding a zero on the plagiarized work. Copying from another student may result in both assignments being assigned a zero.

5. Distance Education D2LDesire to Learn NBVHS (New Brunswick Virtual High School)

7. A few things to note: • All pager, chat, and discussion entries are traceable to the user. • New web address: nbvhs.nbed.nb.ca • Same login as here at school. Must logon: nbss\firstname.lastname; use school password • E-mail can be found at cnhs.nbed.nb.ca, Staff/Faculty, Mr. Swim, Student tutorials page. OR there is one on the Learning Through Technology page.

8. Distance Learners will:Page 1 of 3 • Complete the Distance Learning Readiness Quiz • Discuss the option of enrolling in the Distance Learning program with Parents/Guardians and the School Registrar/Guidance Counselor • Realize the absolute necessity of having access to a computer outside school hours

9. Distance Learners will:Page 2 of 3 • Review the following requirements for successful learners in on-line courses with the Registrar/Guidance Counselor before registration: • View learning positively • Possess good reading comprehension and good writing skills • Think critically and problem-solve effectively • Work and learn well independently • Commit required time to manage and complete the distance learning • Possess basic computer skills

10. Distance Learners will:Page 3 of 3 • Review, understand and follow the Department of Education's Acceptable Computer Use Policy (return signed form to homeroom teacher) • Access a computer regularly outside school hours • Complete and submit on-line survey(s) as requested

11. Local facilitators will:Page 1 of 7 • Know the skills and abilities a Distance Learner must have to be successful • Meet with the Distance Learner to discuss his/her responsibilities • Review with the Distance Learner the use of communication tools • Liaise between students and Distance Facilitators should there be technical interruptions or procedural difficulties

12. Local facilitators will:Page 2 of 7 • Maintain regular contact with Distance Facilitators and the Parent/Guardian of each Distance Learner • Arrange supervision for evaluations • Maintain proper documentation throughout the semester and report progress and marks to the appropriate school personnel • Attend PD sessions as requested • Attend to all e-mail communications regularly

13. Local facilitators will:Page 3 of 7 • Identify and immediately report any technical problems to the Help Desk • Report any communication tool problems to the Distance Facilitator • Review the Acceptable Computer Use Policy with Distance Learners and maintain a file of signed copies of the policy • Ensure student access to required technology during school hours • Inform students of the hardware and software required for the course outside of school hours

14. Local facilitators will:Page 4 of 7 • Monitor each students progress in their course(s) • Inform the Distance Facilitator of personal or academic issues that could impact the success of a Distance Learner • Consult with the Distance Facilitator concerning strategies to encourage and motivate Distance Learners • Suggest to the Distance Facilitator any improvements in course content and/or delivery that could improve effectiveness

15. Local facilitators will:Page 5 of 7 • be present for the first session to help students with any technical problems, i.e. problems with e-mail address or password, problems connecting to site. • ensure that students read and understand the provincial computer use policy and that a computer use agreement has been signed by both the student and their parent/guardian. • provide user IDs and passwords to students. • provide required course materials to students.

16. Local facilitators will:Page 6 of 7 • provide technical support or act as the link between students and technical services. • provide a link between students, the distance facilitator, and the school. • monitor student progress and provide motivational support to students as needed to deal with issues of pacing, isolation and other barriers.

17. Local facilitators will:Page 7 of 7 • supervise assignments and tests as necessary. • communicate with the distance facilitator about course progress and make suggestions for improvements.