Harnessing

The 10 Elements of High-Quality Digital Learning

for your School District

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Dr. William R. Hite, Jr.Superintendent of Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland

Mickey RevenaughExecutive Vice President and Co-Founder of Connections Academy LLC.

Tom Vander ArkPartner in Vander Ark/Ratcliff and chairman of the Board of Directors for iNACOL

THE 10 ELEMENTS OF HIGH-QUALITY DIGITAL LEARNING

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• Starting at Excel in Ed Conference (December 2010)

• 100 Digital Learning Council members

• 4 months of conference calls

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Visit www.DigitalLearningNow.com for full report

Expanded Student Options

• Student Eligibility• Student Access• Personalized

Learning• Advancement

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Multiple Providers

• Content• Instruction• Providers• Assessment and Accountability

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Funding/Infrastructure

• Funding• Delivery

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WHY WAIT FOR THE STATE? DISTRICTS JUMP ON 10 ELEMENTS

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A Bigger Digital Tent

• AP, Credit Recovery, & Everything in Between

• K-12, Part-Time, Full-Time• The Blended Learning

Phenomenon• Escapes from

Seat-Time

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More Mixing and Matching

• New Measures of Quality• New Roles for Teachers• One Size Does Not Fit All• Choice Down to

Course Level – and Beyond

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Creative Use of Resources

• District Dollars Following Students

• Practical Pay for Performance• Anytime, Anywhere…

Any Device

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Connections Learning offers:More than 500 courses clubs and activities

A state-of-the-art digital learning platform, ConnexusTM

Customizable solutions:

• Online Courses• Summer School• Hospital and Homebound Services• Credit Recovery• Connexus Digital Learning Platform

• 21st Century Skills Instruction• STEM Special• Online Speech Therapy• Hybrid Programs• Start a Virtual School

Get started today with a risk-free summer school program. Call (888) 296-0015 or visit www.connectionslearning.com

Flexible Digital Learning Programs

for Every Student Need (and every district budget)

Your Partner in Distance Education.

OPTIMAL INSTRUCTION IN A DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT

PGCPS Profile of a Graduate• 21st Century Skills

– An Effective Communicator and Collaborator

– A Successful Problem Solver– A Responsible Person– An Engaged Global and

Domestic Citizen• Core Content Areas of

Knowledge– English – Mathematics– Science – Social Studies– Fine Arts

PGCPS Profile of a Graduate

• Every content area at every grade level will demonstrate academic rigor in all instructional practices. These skills are critical in preparing for the future as 21st century citizens and will be integrated into all the academic areas of study.

Providing students a NEW way to learn!

• “Hybrid learning” combines the best of online instruction with the best of face-to-face classroom teaching.

• Students need an alternative to the traditional classroom, benefit from flexible scheduling and a personalized approach to learning that is tailored to each student’s unique needs.

• Honors the learning styles and interests of the 21st century student.

Access for All

• Several Pilots– Carmody Hills

(Netbooks)– Walker Mill (iPod Touch)– Obama & Stoddert

(iPad)– Google Apps

A.C.C.E.S.S. Online students…

• On-site Monday – Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• Each student following a personalized schedule. – 20% of their online course work at the Annapolis

Road Academy– 80% of their lessons completed from home– Using state-of-the-art technology, high-quality

curriculum and certified teachers, students earn the credits that they need to graduate with a high school diploma.

A.C.C.E.S.S. Online is Ideal for Students who:

• Are entering grades 11 or 12

• Need a flexible schedule• Are behind in credits• Require more

individualization and personal attention

• Are willing to work hard in a school program tailored to their needs

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“Hello, I'm starting the online classes this semester because I need to graduate in May. I am currently enrolled in CBC day school classes. I was enrolled in night school, but chose to seek online class because of the night school hours. I do have a child and would like to spend time with her, but also complete high school in a timely fashion.”

-Aleethia M., Student at ACCESS ONLINE

Information Technology High School

• Coming in 2011-2012– Will be co-located in a

traditional high school and staffed by the district’s IT department.

– Responsible for distribution of computing devices for the district

– Responsible for repair, maintenance, and provisioning of devices for staff and students.

Ubiquitous Learning

• Live Video Feed– Seamless 2-way

communication

• Distance Learning with mobile devices

• Content Distribution• Learning Management

System

Your Partner in Distance Education.

Your school or district can deliver a customizeddigital learning experience to your student community

through a partnership with Connections Learning.Access more than 500 courses clubs and activities

All delivered on our state-of-the-art digital learning platform, ConnexusTM

For every school leader, an ally.For every challenge, a solution.

For every student, success.

Call (888) 296-0015 or visit www.connectionslearning.com

• Summer Camp

• Enrichment Courses for K-12

• Credit Recovery for High School

• Customized Solutions for School/District Funded and Parent Funded Programs

• Free Summer School Communication Kit

Get started today with a risk-free summer school program. Call (888) 296-0015 or visit www.connectionslearning.com

Summer School Program

Your Partner in Distance Education.