ACCESS Distance Learning providingClassroom Courses and Teachers via Technology

For All Alabama Public High Schools

Expansion III“The Next 100”

 

“I am proud that Alabama is innovating education delivery so more of our

students regardless of location, may gain the expertise they desire to become highly competitive, technologically savvy young people in an increasingly competitive and

global workforce.”

Governor Bob Riley

Vision

The State of Alabama will provide equal access to high quality instruction to improve student

achievement through distance learning opportunities.

Mission

To provide an infrastructure that delivers quality learning opportunities for all citizens.

Goal

To provide additional educational offerings for all Alabama public high school students.

Provide Access to: “Advanced Diploma” Courses Additional Course Offerings Advanced Placement or Dual Enrollment/Credit

Courses Remediation and Supplemental Resources Teachers with 21st Century Skills Multimedia/Technology Tools to Enhance Instruction Leverage Existing Resources and Distance Learning

Offerings

Big PictureACCESS delivers: Not just virtual online courses Not just IVC courses

But utilizes: A unique blended approach to teaching and learning utilizing

21st century equipment that breaches the disconnect between the traditional and online learning environment using different delivery models.

Teachers and students with 21st Century Skills Multimedia/Technology Tools to Enhance Instruction

What does this grant include?

$85,000 for Purchase of 21st Century Classroom Equipment

Training Support

Timeline August 30 – Press Announcement September 14 – Draft Budget to SDE October 1 – Final Budget to SDE (Originals with Signatures) October 15 – Deadline to Issue Purchase Orders October 22 – 31 – Regional Meetings for Counselors, School Administrator,

School Contact, and School Technical Contact November – December – Install Equipment November – December – Request Courses for Students November – December – Training for Potential Teachers and Facilitators December 17 – 21 – Testing of Equipment January 7 – Classes start– Send and Receive IVC Classes; Students

Enrolled in Web-Based Courses

Today

SuperintendentsFollow Governor Riley and Dr. Morton

to P103 – Press Conference

All Others – Remain in the AuditoriumGreenOrangeYellow

SDE ACCESS Staff

Martha Donaldson Earlene Patton John Halbrooks Meg Lowry Debbie Crutchfield Rhonda Oates

ACCESS Distance Learning providingClassroom Courses and Teachers via Technology

Expansion III“The Next 100”

Distance Learning Course Delivery Methods

o Web-Based – Asynchronous

o Interactive Videoconferencing (IVC) - Synchronous

o Blended – Combination of delivery methods

Training

October 22 – 31 – Regional Meetings for Counselors, School Administrator, School Contact, and School Technical Contact October 25 – Troy University Support Center October 30 – University of Alabama Support Center October 31 – Madison City Schools Support Center

November – December – Training for Potential Teachers and Facilitators

Registration of Students

November – December – Request Courses for Students(Assistance Provided by Regional Support Centers and SDE Staff)

Course Offerings

Contact Sheet – 1 per school

Timeline August 30 – Press Announcement September 14 – Draft Budget to SDE October 1 – Final Budget to SDE (Originals with Signatures) October 15 – Deadline to Issue Purchase Orders October 22 – 31 – Regional Meetings for Counselors, School Administrator,

School Contact, and School Technical Contact November – December – Install Equipment November – December – Request Courses for Students November – December – Training for Potential Teachers and Facilitators December 17 – 21 – Testing of Equipment January 7 – Classes start– Send and Receive IVC Classes; Students

Enrolled in Web-Based Courses

Today

Process of Determining Specifications Committee of Technology Coordinators wrote specifications

and negotiated prices Committee reviewed equipment purchased by last 24 sites Another committee of technology coordinators determined

exact packages of IVC equipment that met minimum program specifications

Monday (August 27) – Utilized reverse quotes to gain competitive prices

Today - Viewing and opportunities to ask questions of the different manufacturers regarding specific equipment (to help in making final decisions)

Budget session – Specific details provided regarding budget requirements

Equipment/Budgets

*Tablet Computers - 25-30 Laptop Cart (30) Wireless Router/Printer/Scanner/Copier/Fax/Phone *Interactive White Board/Multimedia Projector (for white board) DVD/VCR Headphones w/Microphone (1 per computer) - 25-30 USB Storage Device – 256 mg. Min. (1 per computer) - 25-30 *IVC station Document Camera

* must meet minimum specifications**must meet minimum specifications and include two cameras (front and

back of room) and two displays (front and back of room)

Questions and additional information: Alabama Department of EducationTechnology Initiatives334-242-9594 334-353-5886 (Fax)http://accessdl.state.al.us

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