2. School Setting
Large, multi-cultural High School
Easton, PA
Enrollment: 2,800
Eliminating teacher positions to save money
3. Reasons to go online?
Offer classes that would otherwise be dropped due to
economic constraints
AP Classes (low enrollment)
Electives
Improve student drop-out rate
Differentiated Instruction – students set their own pace
4. Criteria to be Evaluated
Instructor
Student
Assessment
Technology
5. Who Evaluates Class
Teachers
Students
Parents
Principals
Board Members
6. Instructor Evaluation
Contact information is provided
Available to meet with students for “office” hours
Provides constructive feedback in a timely manner
7. Course Content Evaluation
Syllabus is easy to understand and follow.
Objectives are clearly defined.
Modules are relevant to curriculum.
Modules are set up in logical order.
8. Student Evaluation
Varied assessments for different ability levels
Rubrics are descriptive, easy to understand and follow
Assessments are directly related to objectives
Peer Reviews
9. Assessment Evaluation
Varied methods of assessment to include, forums, blogs,
chats, papers, projects, etc…
Rubrics match assessment criteria
Self-Reflection
Manageable Timelines
10. Technology Evaluation
Technology support is readily available to students.
Web links/resources work.
Technology issues are resolved in a timely manner.
11. Summary
Online classes are “wave of the future”
Cost savings for districts
Student Centered so parents can be more involved
Still have opportunity to meet face-to-face with teachers
