ONLINE CLASSROOM A Communication Tool for Teachers, Parents and Students

ONLINE CLASSROOMA Communication Tool for

Teachers, Parents and Students

WHAT IS ONLINE CLASSROOM? Easy to Use Assignment Guide Major Announcements/Dates Study Links Set Up Web Quests Upload/Download Powerpoints, Worksheets,

etc. Great Partner with IC

WHY SHOULD YOU USE ONLINE CLASSROOM?

Helps students keep track of assignmentsHelps parents keep up with what is going on in your classroomReduces multiple copiesGreat for struggling students, students with frequent absences, slow note-takers, and those in need of extra assistanceVersatile to suit your classroom and lesson structureQuick learning curve with huge payoffMAKES YOUR JOB EASIER!!!!!!

EXPECTATIONS FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR 100% of Staff at Bronze Level Participation

Announcements and Assignments are updated weekly

Primarily focused on compliance and keeping parents informed

The true benefits are not realized at this level

SILVER! Silver Level

Assignments and announcements updated weekly Lesson material is uploaded for student/parent retrieval Added Benefits:

Great for homebound and frequently absent students Reduces the need for extra copies and guided notes Parents, tutors, etc. can help students with homework and

content mastery Can be used in conjunction with IC to locate and complete

missing work

GOLD!!!!!!!!!!! Silver Level requirements met Supplemental materials provided for students and parents

Study sites Additional readings Online assistance

In-class videos loaded into the video library Classroom Gallery used to display student work/classroom

activities Added Benefits:

Learning extends beyond the classroom Missing a video does not mean missing material, it can be made

up at home Parents, students, and the community can check out the cool

things your students are doing in the classroom