Imagine signing up for a fun online course at Virtual Elementary School! When you do, you get to explore a cool online learning space filled with lessons, quizzes, and tests. The best part? The computer helps grade your quizzes automatically, so you can see how you’re doing right away. Plus, your parent or guardian can join in the fun by using the Learning Coach Portal to keep track of your progress.
There are two exciting paths you can choose from: the facilitated route and the independent route. Let’s dive into what makes the independent route special!
In the independent route, your parent or guardian becomes your Learning Coach. This means they are your learning buddy, helping you every day as you move through the course. They are there to answer your questions right away and chat with you about all the cool things you’re learning.
But that’s not all! Your Learning Coach also gets to do some important tasks. They help grade your assignments, give you feedback using special tools, and keep track of your grades with a handy gradebook spreadsheet.
When you finish the course, your Learning Coach can use all the work you’ve done, the gradebook, and the course outline to show that you’ve completed everything. It’s like having a treasure map that shows all the amazing learning adventures you’ve been on!
Learning independently can be a fantastic way to discover new things at your own pace. You can explore topics that interest you, ask questions, and even do fun projects that bring your lessons to life. It’s a great way to become a super learner!
So, are you ready to start your independent learning adventure? With your Learning Coach by your side, there’s no limit to what you can achieve!
Create Your Own Learning Adventure Map: Just like a treasure map, create a colorful map of your learning journey. Draw different paths for subjects you are studying, like math, science, or reading. Add fun symbols for quizzes, projects, and special achievements. Share your map with your Learning Coach and discuss what you are excited to learn next!
Learning Coach Interview: Ask your Learning Coach about their favorite subjects when they were your age. What did they enjoy learning about? How did they study? Write down their answers and think about how you can use their tips in your own learning. Share your thoughts with them and see if you can come up with new ways to make learning even more fun together!
Observation Challenge: Spend a day observing how you learn independently. What subjects do you enjoy the most? When do you feel most focused? Write down your observations and discuss them with your Learning Coach. Together, think of ways to make your learning space more exciting and comfortable, like adding a cozy reading corner or a fun study playlist.
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[Music] When students enroll in a course at Virtual Elementary School, they gain access to the online learning environment, which includes all lessons, assessments, and quizzes that are automatically graded by the computer. The student’s parent or guardian also receives access to the Learning Coach Portal to monitor student progress throughout the course.
There are two routes that can be chosen: the facilitated route and the independent route. In the independent route, the parent or guardian becomes the Learning Coach. The Learning Coach supports the student daily as they progress through the course, providing immediate answers to questions and engaging with the student by discussing what they are learning.
In contrast, the facilitated route assigns a qualified teacher to the student. The Learning Coach in the independent route also takes on responsibilities such as grading assignments, providing feedback using the available assessment tools, and tracking grades with the provided gradebook spreadsheet.
When the student completes the course, the Learning Coach can use the completed work, the finalized gradebook, and the course outline as evidence to demonstrate that the course has been completed.
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