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Online CoursesNova Scotia Virtual
School
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What is Online Learning?• A learning experience or
environment that relies upon the Internet or the world wide web as the primary delivery mode of communication and presentation.
• HRSB is committed to providing interactive, media-rich educational opportunities in a flexible, student-centered learning environment to a diverse population of learners.
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The Benefits of Online Learning• Online Course Delivery provides an
innovative opportunity for students to attain a rigorous high school education over the Internet.
• The Online Learning Platform enhances student learning through the use of multi-media to augment student learning.
• Course content and resources allow students to access learning opportunities related to topical areas through the Internet to enhance 21st century learning skills.
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Why Online?Student Benefits:
– Develop 21st Century Skills – Increased Flexibility– Self-Directed Learning– Acquire independent learning
skills in preparation for post-secondary education and beyond
– Collaborative Community– Contribute to an innovative
learning community – Tech Savvy– Gain valuable skills and
confidence for accessing the latest technology
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21st Century Skills• In an increasingly competitive
global economy, it is not enough for students to acquire subject-level mastery alone.
• Skills like creativity, problem-solving, communication and analytical thinking are necessary for all levels of success, from entry-level jobs to engineering and technical fields.
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Nova Scotia Virtual School - NSVS• NSVS is a joint project of school
boards and the Department of Education.
• NSVS is a common provincial online learning platform (MOODLE) for use in formal high school online courses, online extensions of school-based classes, and support of professional development and online meetings for teachers and other staff of school boards and the DOE.
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Online Course Structure• Introduction /overview of course• Online Orientation for students• Developed by days of content• Each day contains different
media, text, on computer & off computer activities
• E-chats, multimedia clips and resources, interactive content, links to web resources
• Assessments (Online and offline)
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Are You an Online Learner?
• Independent learners who are organized
• Manage time well and motivated• Disciplined and ask for help
when needed • Comfortable with technology or
open to learning about the technology required
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