This PowerPoint was shared with the Byron School board on November 10, 2008.

1. Online Learning Byron Public Schools

3. In the next 10 years, there will be a dramatic shift toward online learning: Patrick, Suzanne (2008). Future issues in online learning. Threshold Magazine , Retrieved 10-2008, from http://www.ciconline.org/thresholdfall08

6. Every school leader will understand the importance of online learning to expand access to opportunities, prepare students for college and the workforce, and reduce inequities that exist in our education system.

7. Every school will use class time and building space differently in order to promote collaboration, communication, and creative activities.

10. Every teacher will understand how to manage course progress, collaboration, new assessment models, and e-portfolios.

11. Every teacher will be able to individualize instruction and track data on student performance.

12. Every student will be able to choose the best courses to fit their individual needs in meeting academic standards, knowledge, and skills development.

13. PROACTIVE vs REACTIVE Byron Public Schools HAS the talent to move forward!

14. Priority Questions How does Byron Public Schools better serve its students and keep them on campus? How does Byron Public Schools prepare its Students for College and workforce? Is it possible to generate revenue to serve the needs of other students from other districts ?

18. Hurdles – Scheduling, Training, Time Strengths – Byron Staff (talent and innovation), Byron Technology and Infrastructure, Time