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INTERNET-BASED INSTRUCTION
Pinnacle Charter High School uses Internet-based instructional technology to deliver content in the academic core of language arts, social studies, science, and math. Reasons for Practice The academic program at Pinnacle Charter High School was developed to provide an opportunity for students who had not found success in the traditional school system. Students who gravitate to this type of instructional environment are often deficient in both credits earned and academic skill development. Through the use of computer-assisted, Web-based instruction, it is possible to meet a wide range of academic needs in an instructionally sound and cost-effective manner. Students participating in the academic core receive direct instruction via Web-based lessons and instructional support by certified teachers in a computer lab setting. This approach has proven to be highly effective because it provides curricular flexibility and personal attention. Instructional units mirror the half-credit units offered in other area high schools in order to provide a smooth transfer from school to school when a student needs to change environments. Length of Time in Effect Pinnacle Charter High School has used Web-based instruction since 2000. Prior to this, the core academic subjects were taught using computer-based instructional programs that were purchased from national curriculum providers.
Pinnacle Charter High School (PCHS) uses computer technology to provide instruction in the core academic subjects to its students. Using the Internet as the delivery medium, PCHS has developed a series of academic courses that students essentially login to access. All of the courses have been developed using the Arizona State Academic Standards as the framework for course content. Each of the core academic subjects is divided into two half-credit units of instruction. Students are given two courses at a time to work on for a 36-day grading cycle. The chain of events for a typical student may include the following:
The development of a Web-based instructional program will take time, patience, persistence, and planning. If a school or district is looking toward implementing something of this magnitude, research your options and talk with other school operators who have completed such a task.
Pinnacle Charter High School: http://www.pin-ed.com Janell Bolen Tel: 480-755-8222
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