This is a general overview of how our classes work. There may be variations depending on the class.
LESSON PLANS: Weekly lesson plans are posted on Tuesdays by 5pm Pacific Time. There is no “live” component to this class, which allows students to work at their own pace. This is a great option for busy students who need to work on their own schedule, and students who live all over the world and can’t easily coordinate time zones.
Lesson plans are a combination of power point, graphics, video, and audio. Each slide is fully narrated for students who prefer to hear material read to them.
DISCUSSION: Some courses offer discussion boards about the lesson plan with the instructor. All courses offer an “open talk” forum where students can have fun getting to know their classmates!
ASSIGNMENTS: Assignments vary greatly from class to class. In general, students have a choice of projects to choose from each week, and can present their assignment in a variety of formats, such as written, video, posters, models, Minecraft, skits, songs, etc… The sky is the limit! We want students to use their own skills, talents, and passions to demonstrate their knowledge! Check out our facebook, instagram, and youtube channels for examples of student projects. All students receive instructor feedback on submitted work.
QUIZZES: Online quizzes are available each week as a tool for students to see how well they understand the material. Format is generally multiple choice, matching, true/false, and fill in the blank.
GRADES: You have the option of having your student’s assignments graded or not. In a given semester, you choose whether you want all or none of that student’s classes to receive grades (for example, if they are taking 3 classes, all 3 classes must be either graded or not graded). You can change the option the following semester. Graded students will be required to take the weekly quiz and will receive a number grade for their assignments in addition to feedback. They will also receive a final report card that you can print and keep for your records. Please note: All quizzes and some homework assignments that require an online “quiz” like entry will receive a grade.
