The document describes the FVDES Learning Platform used by schools for online learning. It discusses the various components of the platform, including course websites, virtual classrooms, communication tools, grading systems, and online testing. It also outlines the online secondary courses currently offered and under development, and highlights features like the virtual classrooms, community forums, and online gradebook. The goal is to provide a flexible, modular online learning environment for both teachers and students.

1. The FVDES Learning Platform (A bridge to online learning for all schools) Graeme Wilson John Goldsmith

2. The FVDES “Lego Block” DL Platform 1. Course Websites 2. Elluminate Live classrooms 3. FirstClass 4. Easy Grade Pro 5. LXR electronic testing

3. 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

4. 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

5. Secondary Online Offerings… Math 8, 9, 10, 11,12 Science 8, 9, 10 English 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Socials 8, 9, 10, 11 Biology 11, 12 Chemistry 11, 12 History 12 Law 12 Comparative Civ. 12 Info tech 8,9,10, ITCX 11, 12 CISCO courses TWU dual credit courses

6. Secondary Online Courses in Development Electronics 11, 12 Media Arts 11 Essentials of Math 11,12 Comparative Civ. 12 Accounting 11, 12 Marketing 12 Business Management 12 Data Management 12 Bus. Computer Applications 11 Career and Life Transitions 12 Leadership 12 ESL (beginner + intermediate) SAT prep 12 TWU dual credit courses English 100 equivalent Full university year one Let’s take a look… http://www. fvdes .com/programs/secondary.html

7. 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/vclass http://www.fvdes.com/grade7

8. 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 …

9. 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/

10. 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

11. 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”

12. Questions?

13. The Future Ain’t What it Used to Be - Yogi Berra