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May 12, 2010Information Webinar for
CounselorsPresenting:
Robert Currie, Executive Director
Jason Neiffer, Interim Curriculum Specialist
...you can learn anywhere in Big Sky Country!
Today’s Agenda
Introduction to the Adobe Connect Platform
Welcome from Robert Currie, MTDA Director
Introduction to MTDA
The 2011-2012 Program
Information for Counselors
Enrollment Information
Administrative Webinar
Full recording of our April 14 webinar available on our website
Presenting Today...
Robert CurrieExecu.ve Director…located at the Phyllis J. Washington Educa.on Buildingat the University of Montana
Presenting Today...
Jason NeifferInterim Curriculum Specialist…located at Capital High School in Helena
Welcome from Robert Currie,MTDA Executive Director
House Bill 459/MCA 20-7-1201
The purposes of the Montana virtual academy are to:
(a) make distance learning opportunities available to all school-age children through public school districts in the state of Montana;
(b) offer high-quality instructors who are licensed and endorsed in Montana and courses that are in compliance with all relevant education and distance learning rules, standards, and policies; and
(c) emphasize the core subject matters required under the accreditation standards, offer advanced courses for dual credit in collaboration with the Montana university system, and offer enrichment courses.
MTDA Board
Positions named by MCA 20-7-1201
Current Board:Bruce Messinger, Chair, Superintendent of Helena Public SchoolsDennis Parman, Deputy Superintendent of Public InstructionSheila Stearns, Commissioner, Office of Higher EducationBarbara Fettig, Teacher, Billings School DistrictBryan Duvall, Trustee, Geraldine School BoardRoberta Evans, Dean, The University of Montana School of Education
MTDA Staff
Robert Currie, Executive Director
Jason Neiffer, Interim Curriculum Specialist
Rayleen Hicks, Administrative Associate
Collier Kaler, Project Assistant
2010-2011 MTDA Program
Deployment Schedule
** Course Enrollment for Fall 2010 available NOW!
April-May: Public Information Campaign, Teacher and Course Developer Recruitment
May-August: Course Development and Teacher Training
June-August: Pilot Test Run of MTDA Courses
Late August: Fall Course Open
Program Overview
43 courses available, including a mix of core courses, electives and AP offerings
Courses available at 9-12 levels; K-8 courses available in later years
Due to funding, 2010-2011 courses available free of charge to Montana Students
Overview of Online Learning
MTDA courses are...
Asynchronous: courses are available via Moodle, MTDA’s learning management system 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to meet a students available schedule
Taught by Montana Teachers: courses are taught by licensed Montana instructors
Built to be exclusively online: courses are utilize e-books, online text, and online multimedia
What students will see...
All texts and learning resources are digital...
Interactivity with instructors
Meeting the needs of students...
Eliminate a scheduling conflict
Graduate on time
Learn at a pace that is right for them
Take a summer school course conveniently from home or another location
Recover course credit in a discreet manner
Meeting the needs of schools...
Helping at-risk students
Assisting schools with unique staffing and curriculum challenges
Customizing solutions to meet school needs
Providing leadership in researching and developing e-learning solutions
Supporting the Online Student
MTDA teachers are...
Licensed in Montana
Employed by Montana school districts
Trained by MTDA on course development and online pedagogy
Monitored and mentored by MTDA staff
District support of students is critical...
Districts are responsible for enrolling students in MTDA courses
Districts can assist students in providing resources and assistance to support student success in the online learning environment
Student success requires levels of support
Determining student readiness
Profile of an online student - varies
Readiness assessment – principal, counselor, parent and teachers
Determine student interest and motivation
Role of local facilitators
Dedicate time to assist online learners in your school
Willing to help students with time management skill development
Willing to work with students to find solutions to potential problems
Willing to work with students to locate resources for ultimate success
MTDA is...
Developing online readiness materials; draft available on our website
Creating sample courses
Committed to working with Montana students, teachers, counselors and administrators to guarantee responsiveness to student needs
Supporting AP Students
MTDA will complete audits for all of its courses
Schools will need to either administer AP tests locally by becoming an AP site or partner with neighboring district
Information for Counseling and Mentoring Staff
Goal: Online Student Management System with Data Features
Current Enrollment via Website
Thank you for attending today!
These slides and a recording of today’s presentation are available at:http://www.montanadigitalacademy.org
Robert CurrieExecutive Director
Jason NeifferInterim Curriculum Specialist
