The FVDES Learning Platform

(A bridge to online learning

for all schools)

Graeme WilsonJohn Goldsmith

The FVDES “Lego Block” DL Platform

1. Course Websites2. Elluminate Live classrooms3. FirstClass4. Easy Grade Pro5. LXR electronic testing

It’s Elementary…at FVDES

All teachers have online content and manage their own website classrooms.

We use a virtual classroom for direct teaching Students learn many ways to represent learning(websites, slideshows, video clips, electronic

posters etc.)let’s take a look…

http://www.fvdes.com

Secondary Courses…

All secondary core courses are fully online FVDES online development is further along

than any other DL school in BC All courses have the same interface to make

learning easier There will be a complete online path for students

to graduation A “hybrid” model is now available for all regular

students to mix and match DL and regular courses

Secondary Online Offerings…

Math 8, 9, 10, 11,12Science 8, 9, 10English 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Socials 8, 9, 10, 11Biology 11, 12Chemistry 11, 12History 12Law 12Comparative Civ. 12

Info tech 8,9,10, ITCX 11, 12CISCO coursesTWU dual credit courses

Secondary Online Coursesin Development

Electronics 11, 12Media Arts 11Essentials of Math 11,12Comparative Civ. 12Accounting 11, 12Marketing 12Business Management 12Data Management 12Bus. Computer Applications 11Career and Life Transitions 12Leadership 12ESL (beginner + intermediate)

SAT prep 12TWU dual credit courses- English 100 equivalent- Full university year one

Let’s take a look…

http://www.fvdes.com/programs/secondary.html

Our Virtual Classrooms

The classroom has: A whiteboard Voice over IP Text messaging Breakout classrooms Video (next year)

Let’s take a look… http://www.fvdes.com/vclasshttp://www.fvdes.com/grade7

Our FirstClass Community

Email client (Attachments) Web-based (access anywhere) Classrooms for asynchronous discussions Threaded discussions for students Student monitored conferences Collaboration areas It is a vibrant and living community, far beyond a

simple email program…new conferences are created in response to student requests (e.g.Connect Idol, philosophy club, video game club, lunch room etc.)

Let’s take a look…

Our Online GradeBook

Web-based (access anywhere) Students and parents can see marks 24/7 Teachers maintain web aspect on a weekly basis

Let’s take a look…http://www.fvdes.com/

LXR in Distance Education

• students can take online course tests any time, any place (with a proctor)

• The LXR testing site: http://test.fvdes.com

Advantages Of Lego Block

Not dependent on one application for all services Easy to modify and change Components can be adapted and changed without causing terminal anxiety among staff More conducive to a “Let’s Try It” scenario No one staff member has to be “The Expert”

Questions?

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