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Rockwood classes offered by virtual method

October 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Rockwood students are using technology to take advanced courses through a virtual learning environment. The experience is made possible with online meeting software or videoconferencing equipment that allows students to attend class and ask questions using an online chat feature.

At Eureka High School and Lafayette High School, students are using this technology to take calculus II through Wildwood Community College. Next semester, they will have the opportunity to enroll in calculus III.

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Could the Internet spell the end of snow days?

May 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Virtual learning, which has been widely used by colleges and universities for years, is becoming more viable for younger students as teachers and administrators grow comfortable with the technology. Online learning also saves money because districts don’t have to pay for transportation, electricity and custodians.

But there are obstacles, too. Many families don’t have Internet access with speeds that would support complex classroom-style work, especially in rural areas and impoverished inner cities. Families with multiple children — without multiple computers — could be hard-pressed to keep up.

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Dropout rate drops at Carthage High School

February 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Coleman went on to talk about some of the programs the district uses to reach out to students who are not doing as well in school as they could.

She touted programs such as the Virtual Learning Center and the Missouri Options Program.

“Last year we reached 318 students (in the Virtual Learning Center) and served almost a quarter of the graduating class. I think those numbers speak for themselves,” Coleman said. “When we’re reaching 40 percent of those who are graduating I think we’re doing a fairly good job.

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Allen Institute’s iSocial shows promise for children with autism

December 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment

There Carleton discovered iSocial, a groundbreaking, virtual learning program under development at MU’s Allen Institute, part of  the College of Education. The interactive online experience teaches social skills to children with autism.

Using a 3-D world where users create avatars, the program teaches children to interact with others and practice social rules such as turn taking.

Little realized this was an opportunity she didn’t want Carleton to pass up.

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Southwest High To Split Into 3 Academies At Current Site

November 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment

n the Life and Engineering Sciences Academy, the district said the school will offer a college preparatory curriculum “with a focus on healthy, sciences and engineering.” The program will also host middle school and high school Project Lead the Way programs, which offer a science, technology, engineering and math curriculum.

The School of One, which will begin in the fall of 2011, is a typical high school curriculum, but students will be given unique lesson plans, tailored to their “learning styles, academic strengths and needs.” The district said numerous types of instruction will be offered, including tutoring, virtual learning, teacher-led instruction, independent study and project-based learning.

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R-9 teachers head back to school

August 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment

With vertical teaching, however, the faculty can meet, establish methods and protocol within their fields, and create a concise teaching plan that will work – and build upon itself – as students pass from grade to grade.

All was in preparation for the beginning of school, which takes place on Thursday. Tonight open houses will take place across the district. Elementary schools will kick open their doors to students and parents at 5:30 p.m. A seventh-grade orientation will be held at 6:45 p.m., with a Carthage Junior High open house slated for 7:15 p.m. Open houses at the high school and the Virtual Learning Center will take place at 6 p.m. St. Ann’s Catholic school will also hold an open house starting at 6:30 p.m.

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Aventa Learning Online Curriculum Endorsed by Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)

August 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment

“Aventa is thrilled to be providing students and schools from around Missouri our world-class foreign language, AP, core requirement and accelerated courses,” said Gregg Levin, vice president of School Solutions, Aventa Learning. “Virtual learning is taking off around the country, and it is exciting to be a part of Missouri’s innovative program to reach more students and address their unique learning styles and needs through online classes.”

In order to provide more Missouri students with online options, MoVIP has increased its course offerings by 25 percent, providing 172 online courses in the upcoming school year compared to 133 last year.

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