Reflective Journal 4

 Reflective Journal 4

Topics Covered:

1. Implementing Blackboard Classroom in high school to transform learning beyond borders

2. Increasing online learning enrollment by providing various learning formats 

 

Overview / Summary of Topics:

1. Palliser Regional Schools launched Blackboard Classroom as a way for students to receive learning at home. Students were able to choose to attend asynchronous or synchronous and were provided with face to face instruction, individualized learning plans, and the opportunity to work at their own pace. 

2. Palliser Beyond Borders became a success with high enrollment and increase of completion rates from 65% to 97%. 

 

Item of Interest:

1. Students can complete their entire high school diploma through the online and blended program or supplement their experience in a traditional school with digital learning through Palliser Beyond Borders.

2. Palliser Beyond Borders started with only twenty-seven students in attendance its first year, receiving over 1,000 students in year four and five.

 

Areas of Help or Clarification:

1. How is Palliser Regional Schools working towards providing online tools such as computers to schools to ensure equal access to learning opportunities?

2. Do they provide support towards other schools who may be interested in implementing something like this in their schools?