TALON Distance Learning Networks BROUGHT TO YOU BY East Central BOCES Northeast BOCES Centennial BOCES.

TALON Distance Learning Networks

BROUGHT TO YOU BY  

East Central BOCESNortheast BOCESCentennial BOCES

Why Distance Learning?• Rural Schools and Declining Enrollment• Limited Budgets • Physical Locations• NCLB and Teacher Qualifications

Distance Learning v. Online Class

• Live Teacher• Classroom environment• Personal support• Attendance records• Accountability• Student interaction • Virtual fieldtrips • Online Mentors

OVERVIEW

• Interactive video-conferencing system• Post-Secondary courses & curriculum • Allows broader curriculum choices for districts and

students• Bridging and scheduling services • Simultaneously runs multiple classes and meetings • Tri-BOCES course sharing (Schedule)• Classes for community members

Developing Technologies

• Computer/webcam application for meetings• Bridgit• Tablets • Smartboards• Avistar / Movi• Online Course Module Available

For More Information...

Dennis Hurianek - [email protected] Denise Atkinson-Shorey - [email protected] BOCES

Emma Richardson - [email protected] East Central BOCES

Arlene Salyards - [email protected] North East BOCES