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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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