Classroom to Go

Classroom to GoLeveraging Technology to Maximize InstructionWestern Suffolk BOCESDivision of Instructional Support ServicesStudents unable to attend school due to physical, mental or emotional illness or injury for more than two weeks must receive instructionElementary instruction = minimum of five hours/week or one hour/daySecondary instruction = minimum of ten hours/week or two hours/dayImpact of homebound instruction on studentLimited educational exposureStudent often falls behind academicallyLimited social interactionSeparation from school culture

Homebound InstructionImpact of homebound instruction on schoolContract with qualified outside provider (tutor)Instructional rigor may not be consistent with classroomReduced instructional timeCosts, examples:Average $50 to 80/hour for tutorBabylon = approx. 10 15 students/year, cost = $25,000Northport = approx. 100 students/year, cost = $185,000Lindenhurst = approx. 80 students/year, cost = $340,000South Huntington = approx. 24 students/year, cost = $164,000

Homebound InstructionInternet ConnectivityConnection to the internetRedundancyBandwidthConnection anywhere in the school

Wireless capacityInstructional TechnologyTechnology Readiness

Creative AlternativesWhat technology can do differently.Using internet & wireless school technology, interactive robotics brings homebound student to school.Student connects to school from homeStudent controls the robot to participate in class real-timeCollaboration between our instructional technology, model schools and distance learning programsWSB will purchase one system for approximately $7000Selected districts will each use the system for one monthWSB will provide technical support, training, and collect data to determine the future usesExpectations:Low cost alternative or supplement for homebound instructionIncreased student learning, achievement and social connectionContinue as a shared service between districtsOther program uses include:virtual field tripsvideo conferencing

WSB Pilot

In the Classroomhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9VcCslj8-w

Introducing VGo

Lets meet VGo