Mobile learning refers both to transportation-based and field or open space learning.
The district/county-owned school bus will be equipped with an A/V system for instruction during transit. Specifically, this will involve wifi, ceiling mounted video screens, a high-quality audio system, and possibly individual screens with ear phones at each seat. If other buses are used, and when we are in the field, each student will have a mobile device (ie. laptop, tablet, smart phone) that can serve as textbook, notebook, etc.
Depending on the subjects and the students, a scope and sequence of lessons on the “Schooling Bus” will result in comprehensive and testable units of instruction that may or may not be related to the various field trips we take.
Students also be responsible for completing online coursework after school and on the weekends. In addition to OSA courses, students will be encouraged to be concurrently enrolled local college courses and MOOCs.
Students will use the cloud, Google Apps, and other online tools and services to access information and document their learning. Every student will have an online portfolio representing their work, and all testing data will be tracked and cross-referenced on a dashboard for teachers and administrators.
Along with laptops, tablets, and smart phones, students will have access to GPS devices, transits and other surveying equipment, video/audio equipment, and a variety of probes and other scientific monitoring devices.
In addition to using buses and boots to get a around, the OSA will attempt to provide all students with mountain bikes, and at least one equestrian experience.
Features Facilities Format Mission Mobility Green STEM IEP=EIR OpenMindWalk Feedback
"For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for Nature cannot be fooled."
~Richard P. Feynman
The district/county-owned school bus will be equipped with an A/V system for instruction during transit. Specifically, this will involve wifi, ceiling mounted video screens, a high-quality audio system, and possibly individual screens with ear phones at each seat. If other buses are used, and when we are in the field, each student will have a mobile device (ie. laptop, tablet, smart phone) that can serve as textbook, notebook, etc.
Depending on the subjects and the students, a scope and sequence of lessons on the “Schooling Bus” will result in comprehensive and testable units of instruction that may or may not be related to the various field trips we take.
Students also be responsible for completing online coursework after school and on the weekends. In addition to OSA courses, students will be encouraged to be concurrently enrolled local college courses and MOOCs.
Students will use the cloud, Google Apps, and other online tools and services to access information and document their learning. Every student will have an online portfolio representing their work, and all testing data will be tracked and cross-referenced on a dashboard for teachers and administrators.
Along with laptops, tablets, and smart phones, students will have access to GPS devices, transits and other surveying equipment, video/audio equipment, and a variety of probes and other scientific monitoring devices.
In addition to using buses and boots to get a around, the OSA will attempt to provide all students with mountain bikes, and at least one equestrian experience.
Features Facilities Format Mission Mobility Green STEM IEP=EIR OpenMindWalk Feedback
"For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for Nature cannot be fooled."
~Richard P. Feynman