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Class Introduction

Published on Nov 21, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Welcome

WHAT HAVE YOU GOTTEN YOURSELF INTO?

This class is for students

WHO WANT TO GET THEIR GED OR PASS COLLEGE PLACEMENT TESTS
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If you choose to continue,

YOU WILL BE PART OF A CLASS THAT COMBINES...
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In class activities with

COMPUTER BASED LEARNING ... YOU WILL STUDY ONLINE TOO!
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How does this class work?

WHAT IS EXPECTED FROM THE STUDENTS?
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Students will be in class

9:00 - 11:20 EACH MORNING DEPENDING ON YOUR PERSONAL SCHEDULE

In addition, students are expected to work online

USING THE MOODLE SITE ASSOCIATED WITH THE CLASS.
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Online students can study at their own pace.

PLAN TO SPEND AT LEAST 8 HOURS/WEEK WORKING ONLINE.
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Moodle can be accessed from any Internet connection

... EVEN YOUR SMART PHONE!
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Online, students have a feast of knowledge

TO CHOOSE FROM AND CAN STUDY AT THEIR OWN PACE.
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IN CLASS THE TEACHER WILL NOT LECTURE...

YOU WILL BE BUSY WITH ACTIVITIES IN GROUPS AND INDVIDUALLY.

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So what does the teacher do?

ACTS LIKE A "GUIDE ON THE SIDE."
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What if you don't have a computer?

EACH DAY AFTER CLASS THERE IS A COMPUTER LAB YOU CAN USE.
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Computer lab time is great...

YOU CAN SPEND MORE TIME WITH YOUR TEACHER!

How do students know

IF THEY ARE MAKING PROGRESS IN THIS CLASS?

The teacher will give students feedback

IN CLASS DURING ACTIVITIES
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Students will get feedback on assignments

SUBMITTED FOR THE ONLINE WORK.
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There will also be tests.

SOME ONLINE AND SOME IN CLASS.

GED official practice tests now cost $6 each

AND ARE GIVEN ONLINE AT GED.COM
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THE CLASS IS NOT GRADED,

BUT YOUR WORK WILL BE EVALUATED.

Are there any class rules?

YES!
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The key word for classroom interactions...

RESPECT

DISRUPTIONS ARE DISRESPECTFUL.

DISRUPTIVE STUDENTS MAY BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE CLASS.
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Please silence your personal electronic devices.

CELL PHONES USED FOR TALKING ARE DISRUPTIVE.

It's ok to use your cell phone in class

AS A LEARNING TOOL
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Warning... this class may cause you to think

NEW AND DIFFERENT THOUGHTS

Be ready to explore

DIFFERENT WAYS OF LEARNING

On your way

TO REACHING YOUR GOALS.
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