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TALON Distance Learning Networks. BROUGHT TO YOU BY East Central BOCES Northeast BOCES Centennial BOCES. Why Distance Learning?. Rural Schools and Declining Enrollment Limited Budgets Physical Locations NCLB and Teacher Qualifications. Distance Learning v. Online Class. Live Teacher
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TALON Distance Learning Networks BROUGHT TO YOU BY East Central BOCES Northeast BOCES Centennial BOCES
Why Distance Learning? • Rural Schools and Declining Enrollment • Limited Budgets • Physical Locations • NCLB and Teacher Qualifications
Distance Learning v. Online Class • Live Teacher • Classroom environment • Personal support • Attendance records • Accountability • Student interaction • Virtual fieldtrips • Online Mentors
OVERVIEW Interactive video-conferencing system Post-Secondary courses & curriculum Allows broader curriculum choices for districts and students Bridging and scheduling services Simultaneously runs multiple classes and meetings Tri-BOCES course sharing (Schedule) Classes for community members
Developing Technologies Computer/webcam application for meetings Bridgit Tablets Smartboards Avistar / Movi Online Course Module Available
For More Information... Dennis Hurianek -dhurianek@cboces.org Denise Atkinson-Shorey - dshorey@cboces.org Centennial BOCES Emma Richardson -emmar@ecboces.org East Central BOCES Arlene Salyards -asalyards@neboces.com North East BOCES