2020-21 GenNET ITV Teachers' Info
23 years of top quality-distance learning in Genesee County!
2020-21 GenNET ITV School year.....with a "TWIST"
Congratulations, thanks and gratitude to the complete group of GenNET ITV Teachers for the completion of what turned into a very challenging school year last year. Your persistence, dedication and professionalism was very much appreciated by our team and schools across Genesee County. The coming year will be a new challenge for year, but your flexibility and continued positive influence on so many "teachable moments" will play a large roll as we move into the 23rd year of delivering GenNET IT courses. While there aren't any new teachers added to the group, we do have one RETURNING!
Welcome back to Erik Lindhurst at Bentley High School who will be sending two different semester-long courses; World Mythology and Creative Writing. We certain Erik will be successful, however other winners in this opportunity will be the students of Genesee County who benefit from Erik's expert knowledge and ability to inspire students to do their best. As always, keep the contact information below close at hand as we are your points of contact for any needs you have throughout the school year.
- Martin Jennings - Email: mjenning@geneseeisd.org/Telephone: 591-4962
- Zeke Menning, Email: zmenning@geneseeisd.org
- Telephone: Cell: 619-485-0791 - Desk: 810-591-4558
2020-21 GenNET ITV COURSE DELIVERY MODIFICATIONS
- GenNET ITV Sending sites will be equipped with an additional camera to deliver their courses using additional videoconferencing equipment.
- Students at receiving sites scheduled with a Hybrid or Virtual schedule will be able to interact with their instruct each day whether they are in their ITV classroom or at another remote location
- Students who are not able to interact with the GenNET ITV Instructors will be able to view course content for a daily lesson via the learning management system used for their class such as Google Classroom, Blackboard, or other systems being used by their instructors.
- Instructors will set an office hour schedule using a virtual connection that all GenNET ITV students will have access to to meet their needs.
GenNET ITV Teachers' Meeting Schedule 2020-21
- August 27, 2020 (Back to school)
- November 19, 2020 (Cancelled due to conflicting schedules)
- February 11, 2021 (Mid-Year Meeting, Planning for 2021-22)
- May 13, 2021 (End of Year Review, Appreciation Event)
Blended Learning Sending Site Options for GenNET Districts
A sending site district is able to include up to ten (10) students in its ITV classroom and send to up to three (3) additional sites with 6-8 students at each site. Sending sites provide textbooks and materials for students at receiving sites just like they would for students in a traditional classroom.
This blended learning option is a win-win for local districts sending courses. Tuition is charged for the daily live interaction with teachers based on rates set since the beginning of the GenNET ITV Program. The fee structure and "what's included" are:
- $450 per student from the receiving sites, per semester.
- $475 for students at receiving sites outside of GenNET.
- No tuition charge for students at sending sites.
- Technical and instructional support provided by the Genesee ISD.
- Courier service available at the beginning, middle and end of the school year
- 24/7 Access to Learning Management and Course information using Blackboard, Google Classroom, Schoology or other learning management systems.
For more information about becoming a sending site, contact Technology and Media Services at the Genesee ISD at 591-4436, or email mjenning@geneseeisd.org
Benefits for students enrolled in GenNET ITV Blended Learning Classes
- Students suggested by their high school counselors are able to take classes not offered at their home school.
- Motivated students have an opportunity to become independent and collaborative learners, as well be self-directed learners under the guidance of their GenNET Teacher who they interact with every day.
- High school students can also take higher education courses offered by Flint-Area colleges and universities.
- Students throughout the state can share the experience of highly qualified, fully certified teachers and college-level instructors.
- ITV courses are the perfect blend with the use of a learning management system which also qualifies for student as an "online learning experience" credit for graduation.
- Students experience first-hand new communication techniques to qualify them for future employment.
- Students have the opportunity to interact with and make new friends and colleagues throughout the State of Michigan.
How does a high school GenNET ITV class work, and what's it like?
She has not only seen students achieve success in her classes, many have gone on to teach ASL or have become professional sign language interpreters in communities across America.
To meet Mrs. McKay and hear about her courses, click here.
GenNET Office Contact Information
Email: mjenning@geneseeisd.org
Website: www.geneseeisd.org
Location: 2413 West Maple Avenue, Flint, MI, United States
Phone: 810-591-4962