Seminole County Virtual School Information Session

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Seminole County Virtual SchoolInformation
Session
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Introductions

• Diane Lewis - Director of Instructional
  Technology
• Kathy Rhodus Instructional Technology
  Specialist
• Therese Letourneau- Florida Virtual School

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Seminole County Virtual School

• A franchise of Florida Virtual School
• For home, private and public school students
  residing in Seminole County.
• Courses offered fall 2009
• Algebra
• Geometry
• English I-IV
• Biology
• Earth Science
• 8th Grade Math, Science, Language Arts, and
  Social Studies

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Profile of a Successful Online Teacher

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Works well as part of a team
• Self-motivated
• Strong work ethic
• Effective multi-tasking and time management
  skills
• Fluent in technology use

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Profile of a Successful Online Teacher

• Interested in the individual student
• Enjoys working one-on-one with students
• Ability to motivate and coach others
• Comfortable facilitating a curriculum designed by
  others.
• Knowledgeable in content area
• Enjoys and thrives on challenges

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What Can You Expect as a Virtual Teacher?
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Virtual Teaching Positions

• Part-time
• Blended model
• Full time SCPS
• Some face to face courses, some virtual
• Mandatory training August 5, 2009.

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Questions
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• http//www.scps.k12.fl.us/virtualschool
• email virtual_at_scps.us
• Phone [phone] (SCVS)