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Montana Math and Science Teacher Initiative
Online Learning: National Perspective
From: 2009 Keeping Pace with K-12 Online Learning Report
MTDA
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
Model for Online Student Success
Determining Readiness for Student Success
 Profile of an online student - varies
 Readiness assessment – principal,
counselor, parent and teachers
 Determine student interest and
motivation
2010 - 2011 MTDA Course Titles
Mathematics
Engl/Language A
Science
Electives
World Language
Social Studies
Algebra 1
English 1 (9)
Earth Science
Spanish 1
Global Studies
Geometry
English 2 (10)
Biology
Health
Digital
Photography
French 1
Algebra 2/Trig
English 3 (11)
Chemistry
Latin 1
Pre-Calculus
English 4 (12)
AP English and
Comp
AP English
Literature
Physics
Oceanography
Native Amer.
Studies
U.S. History
American
Government
Chinese 1
Environ. Science
Web Design
Chinese 2
AP Biology
Psychology
Physical
Education
Microsoft Office
Suite
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Physics B
AP Environ.
Science
World History
AP U. S. Govt &
Politics
AP U. S. History
Montana History
Meet the Online Instructor….
Teacher Preparation
 All MTDA Teachers will to complete an online
instructor training course
 Blend of pedagogy, use of learning
management system and online tools and
resources (audio, video etc.)
 Strong emphasis on teacher responsiveness
to students and presence in courses
Becoming an MTDA Teacher
 Application Questionnaire – Coming Soon to Website
 Letter of Support – Principal or Supervisor
 MTDA Online Teacher Training
Responsibilities of MTDA Teachers
 Academic – Providing feedback, asking questions,
stimulating discussions, encouraging student
participation.
 Social – Using regular and consistent communication
with students to set a positive tone in the course. Keeping
the communication flowing with students and local
school facilitators.
Responsibilities of MTDA Teachers
 Managerial – Coordinating all aspects of the
facilitation of the course. Grading assignments,
assessments, and completing student evaluation and
final course grading.
 Technical – Guiding students in the use of technology
to understand and complete their coursework.
Mathematics
Physics
Resources: Electronic Textbooks (E-text)
Resources - Science Labs
Curriculum Development Schedule
January - February
 Determine course offerings
March -May
 Recruitment of teachers, subject matter experts, course
developers
 Develop courses and load in LMS
 Test LMS and courses
 Information/training campaign for schools
 Enrollment fall semester students begins
 April -August – Teacher Training
 June – July – Pilot Test Run of MTDA Courses
MTDA & Montana Schools
Delivering E-Learning
to
Montana Students
Questions/Comments?