Category Archives: FLVS
FLVS from a Teacher’s Perspective
Source: Redefined Online website, May 2013 Florida Virtual hired her at about $42,000 a year to start. She had been making about $41,120 when she left the district. Meloy is bound by an annual contract. Like her district counterparts, she undergoes yearly evaluations, which are based in part on student test scores. But FLVS reviews …
10 Predictions for Blended Learning in 2013
Source: THE Journal, Dec 2012 (more details available in the source article) 1. More Rotation Models at the Elementary School Level 2. More Self-Blending at the High School Level 3. More Flex-Model Prototypes 4. Growth in Enriched-Virtual Models Among Full-Time Virtual Schools 5. Software with “Groupinator” Functionality 6. Tablets Gaining Disruptive Traction 7. MOOCs Disrupting …
Preparing Students for Success in the Global Creative Economy
We focus upon students who want to succeed in the Global Creative Economy. Thus our name Be G.R.E.A.T (Globally Ready to Excel and Achieve Today) reflects our focus upon helping students succeed globally. This presentation was shared in Feb 2013 with SW Orlando parents, and now reflects their feedback. BTW, if you have any questions …
2012 Tampa Bay Times Special Report on FLVS
Source: Tampa Bay Times, 2012
Tour of FL Virtual School's Algebra Course
Source: FLVS website The online course tour provides a feel of the online course experience. The following are snapshots of the online course tour; please check it out yourself.
FLVS has Online Math Courses that meet FL DOE requirements & AP Courses
FLVS offers online Mathematics Courses that Conform to FL State Requirements, and also AP Courses. http://www.flvs.net/Students/Pages/find-course.aspx
Complete More in Less Time via FLVS
Related Blog Posting: Nov 2012
A FLVS Teacher's View about Online Instruction
Source: KQED Mindshift blog, May 2011 For Rian Meadows, an economics instructor atFlorida Virtual School (FLVS) — the nation’s first-ever statewide virtual public high school — the newly passed legislation requiring every K-12 student to take an online course prior to graduation makes sense. “I think it’ll bring students into the 21st century,” she says. She appreciates the …
Use FLVS to Accelerate Learning
Source: FLVS.net website, date indeterminate 13. Can students accelerate and complete courses faster? Yes! Students will be given a Traditional Pace Chart which recommends students complete an average of at least 2–3 lessons a week at a rate of about 3–5 hours of study time per week. Students can elect to complete extra assignments during …
FLVS courses are FREE for Florida Residents
Source: FLVS website How much do FLVS courses cost? Florida Residents: FLVS is FREE to Florida residents. How long do the courses last? Courses are 16-18 weeks per half credit. We do not offer reduced content, or summer school. All courses provide the entire spectrum of components required by Florida. How many courses am I …
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