AP courses are a wonderful means for high school students to gain some insight, and potential credit, for college experience. The challenge in these offerings includes having a significant number of interested students to make this economically viable. Also, having appropriate prepared staff to deliver instruction and fitting single section offerings into a master schedule without conflict must be considered. This new on-line learning may be a viable alternative. Once connected, the student is transported to a web site which tracks their progress and provides tutorials with audio, visuals, quizzes and learning experiences toward preparation for the AP exam.
Students can access the tutorial and review instructional points as often as they wish.
They need access to a Fax machine to submit assignments, but otherwise work independently at their own rate and schedule. As a pilot program we are interested in seeing how our students achieve with this model of instruction. If successful, this resource may be viable medium to expand learning opportunities for students. The district participated in a Global 2000 Millennium Project initiated by the Arbour Vale School in Slough, England. Eric Simonsen, music teacher, directed the Bell Choir to perform for the Music session during this 16 hour distance learning marathon.