talon distance learning networks
DESCRIPTION
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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
TALON Distance Learning Networks
BROUGHT TO YOU BY
East Central BOCESNortheast BOCESCentennial 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 - [email protected] Denise Atkinson-Shorey - [email protected] BOCES
Emma Richardson - [email protected] East Central BOCES
Arlene Salyards - [email protected] North East BOCES