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Presentation to District XYZ

Presentation to District XYZ. Why Online Learning?. May 7, 2012. What is online learning?. “Online learning is instruction via a web-based educational delivery system that includes software to provide a structured learning environment.”. Source: “Keeping Pace with K-12 Online Learning” 2011.

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  1. Presentation to District XYZ Why Online Learning? May 7, 2012

  2. What is online learning? “Online learning is instruction via a web-based educational delivery system that includes software to provide a structured learning environment.” Source: “Keeping Pace with K-12 Online Learning” 2011 Enhances/expands educational opportunities Synchronous/asynchronous Access from multiple settings (school, home, etc.)

  3. Online learning is delivered across a continuum of implementation models • Fully Online • Blended Learning • Classroom Instruction Fully Online Blended Learning Classroom Instruction Continuum of online learning Source: Blended Learning: The Convergence of Online and Face-to-Face Education, iNacol, Blended Learning Continuum

  4. Online learning is great for: • Full time schooling • Alternative Schools • Homebound healthcare • Non-traditional learners • STEM programs • AP and electives • Summer school • World languages • Career Centers • Credit Recovery • Remediation • RTI • Test readiness • Enrichment

  5. Common misconceptions about online learning Limited options Too expensive Not enough rigor Difficult to implement Replaces teacher jobs Parents do not understand it Students prefer face to face teaching

  6. The rapid growth of online learning

  7. Common misconceptions about online learning Number of States with Statewide Online Learning Options Chart Source: “Keeping Pace with K-12 Online Learning” 2011 1 “Distance Education Courses for Public Elementary and Secondary School Students: 2009-2010” NCES 2 “2011 Keeping Pace with K-12 Online Learning: An Annual Review of Policy and Practice” Evergreen Education Group 3 “Virtual Schools, 2001, Tom Clark/WestEd Consistent growth in online learning Estimated 1,816,400 enrollments in distance education courses in K-12 districts in 2009-2010 1 This estimate does not include students enrolled in full-time online schools, which was approximately 250,000 in 2010-2011 2 In 2000, there were 40,000-50,000 enrollments in K-12 online education 3 74% of districts offering online learning planned to expand their offerings over the next 3 years 1

  8. 2011 – States with State Virtual Schools or State-led online initiatives states with a state virtual school states with a state-led online initiative states with neither Source: “Keeping Pace with K-12 Online Learning” 2011

  9. Only 11% of districts with no current plans to offer online learning – declining from 34% in 2010 Source: “EdNET Insight State of the K-12 Market 2011”

  10. Online Learning is growing along every dimension of student needs Source: “EdNET Insight State of the K-12 Market 2011”

  11. Trends pointing to continued online learning growth 1 Ambient Insight’s “2012 Learning Technology Research Taxonomy” • Increasing number of states and districts requiring online learning in order to graduate (Michigan, Florida, Alabama, Idaho, Tennessee’s Putnam County and more) • Explosive growth in computing resources • Charlotte-Mecklenburg school district - $10 million for iPads • Charlottesville City Schools Roll Out Over 2,000 Fujitsu Tablets • 100% of schools have access to Internet-enabled computers with a computer-to-student ratio of 3 to 1 1 • States moving from “seat time” to proficiency • Thirty-six states have adopted policies that allow districts or schools to provide credits based on students' proving proficiency in a subject • Many states expanding textbook funding to include online learning curriculum

  12. Reasons for growth

  13. The “iGeneration” learns differently Larry Rosen identifies 13 distinct iGeneration traits, including 1: • 67% of children in nursery school were computer users as were 80% of those in kindergarten 2 1 Source: “Rewired: Understanding the iGeneration and the way they learn” by Dr. Larry Rosen, Ph.D. 2 NCES “Brief on Rates of Computer Use by Children” (2005) Early introduction to technology Adeptness at multitasking Desire for immediacy Ability to use technology to create a vast array of "content"

  14. Online learning meets vital needs - students Project Tomorrow Speak Up 2010

  15. Online learning meets vital needs - districts What are your top priorities for offering online learning to your students? Project Tomorrow Speak Up 2010

  16. Online learning can address districts’ curriculum priorities Source: “EdNET Insight State of the K-12 Market 2011”

  17. What makes online learning successful?

  18. Engaging, well designed curriculum Flash Simulations Multimedia Compelling Simulations Audio Avatars Online Manipulatives Gaming Familiar Scenarios

  19. Age appropriate program design • Materials for wet labs • e-books for Middle and High School Hard copy reader for young learners

  20. Actionable reports keeps teachers, parents and students informed

  21. Online learning requires an integrated system MANAGEMENT / SCHOOL / ADMINISTRATION T • TECH SYSTEMS& PLATFORMS P C • ONLINECONTENT& COURSES • PEDAGOGYPEOPLEPD • STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES A • ASSESSMENT Source: iNACOL “A National K-12 Primer on Online Learning” October, 2010

  22. Online learning is individualized Pace Teacher support Content Schedule Courses Learning style

  23. Misconceptions meet reality

  24. Today’s reality about online learning Limited options Broad set of options to meet the diverse needs across a district Too expensive Often same or less cost than traditional education Not enough rigor Engaging, individualized curriculum aligned with state, national standards Replaces teacher jobs Puts teachers in control, focusing more on individual student needs Parents not understand it Parents love the new options (e.g., AP, languages, STEM, etc.) and convenience of online learning Students prefer face to face teaching Individualization and scheduling options highly desired by students

  25. Not all online providers are the same K12 offers more online options, each well designed and including critical services so your district can: Offer individualized, differentiated learning across a large student population Provide economic relief while not sacrificing education quality Increase local enrollment Offer the broadest set of curriculum options Provide instructors for hard to staff courses Deliver an effective academic experience that is supported by teachers and administrators

  26. Learn more about K12 • Call: 866.912.8589Visit: K12.com/educators/contact-us

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