MERV nline Every Student…Every Standard…Engage, Empower, Excel… Anytime, Anywhere!

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School Online program is to reduce the failure and drop-out rates of frequently absent students thereby positively impacting the graduation rate of the school.

GOAL:

The goal of the program is to provide students who are frequently absent or unable to attend school entirely due to legitimate reasons with an alternative opportunity for completion of coursework through an online platform.

TARGET POPULATION:

Long-Term Illness

Pregnancy

Parenthood

Employment (individuals who work during school hours to support themselves)

Long-Term Suspension

Other

The following categories constitute legitimate reasons for absenteeism. Students falling into any of these categories may be eligible for the online program.

FORMAT:

The school’s website will be the portal to the Mervo Online program. Teachers and students will log onto the website to access the digital Learning Management System (LMS) selected or created by the school.

Teachers will be able to post, receive, grade, and return assignments via the LMS.

Students will be able to receive, complete, and submit assignments via the LMS.

Individuals will be able to upload digital content, such as video, audio, etc., to the LMS.

FORMAT: Cont.

Log onto school website and proceed to learning management system.

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School created

VendorVendor

Homepage

STEPS TO IMPLEMENTATION:

1. Develop Online Program Presence on School Website2. Identify Participants for Inclusion in the Program3. Assess Equipment Needs4. Train Staff 5. Develop Procedures and Rules6. Conduct Orientation for Students

REQUIREMENTS:

STUDENTS: Computer with Internet Access School may consider providing students

with loaner computers for program

TEACHERS: Computer with Internet Access Available office hours beyond school day(students may need to meet with teachers after school hours; can be done digitally…email, telephone, webinar, etc.)

RESOURCES:

Free To Use Learning Management Systems:

Edmodo Schoology

OpenClass ClassFlow

Tutorial Video Producing Programs:

Sophia Educreations EduCanon

Screencast-o-matic Popcorn Maker EdPuzzle

Additonal Resources:

CK12 LearnZillion

Braingenie TenMarks