What the

research says?
Marzano
Reinforcing effort and provide
feedback
Non-linguistic representations
Setting objectives
Cooperative learning
Homework and practice
Blooms digital taxonomy
Investigate, self evaluate,
group discussion, report,
student choice of application
to demonstrate knowledge
acquisition of content
Design, devise, revise
developing self paced plan
UDL
Provides variety of
presentation, expression, and
engagement according to
student needs
21st Century Skills
Digital citizenship, digital age
literacy, High productivity,
Communication

Smith K12
Online
Academy
Programs and Classes:
American Government
Biology
College Algebra
College Trigonometry
College Prep Reading and
Writing
Core Composition I
Core Composition II
Geography
Geology
Health
Personal Fitness I and II
United States History

Is Online Learning for your student?

Must take responsibility for

his/her learning
Must be a self directed and
self-disciplined learner
Must have internal
motivation to manage
his/her own learning
Must be able to read and
follow detailed instructions
Must have a great command
of written and oral
communication skills
Must have a basic grasp of
navigating the internet
Must have access to a
computer with an internet
and email access.

SUCCESS FOR
ALL!
A program through Denver
Public Schools
900 Grant Street
Denver,
Denver,
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CO Code]
www.dpsk12.org

Best teaching Practices

used:
Be present at the course site.
Create a supportive online
course community.
Set and share clear
clear
guidelines and expectations
for the course.

Benefits of Online Learning at Smith K12 Online Academy

Course work can be scheduled around personal and professional
schedule.
Course materials can be accessed at anytime or from any place with
a computer and internet accessed, thus reducing travel time and cost.
Self-paced learning allows students to work at their own pace.
Students can join discussion groups or interact wit the instructor and
or classmates remotely in chat rooms.
Through independent, small group, and large group learning
activities, different learning styles are utilized to facilitate learning.
Develops computer and internet skill, which can be further utilized

Use a variety of work

experiences: individual,
small group, and large
group.
Ask for feedback and
suggestions early in the
program.
Prepare Discussion Posts
that Invite Questions,
Discussions, Reflections and
Responses.
Focus on content resources
and applications and links to
current events and examples
that are easily accessed from
learner's computers.
Combine core concept
learning with customized
and personalized learning
learning..
Plan a good closing and
wrap activity for the course.

Abel, Rob (Volume 28, November 3, 2005) Implementing Best Practices in Online Learning
http://www.educause.edu/EDUCAUSE+Quarterly/EDUCAUSEQuarterlyMagazineVolum/ImplementingBestPracticesinOnl/157
354 Retrieved June 20, 2014