2015-16 GenNET ITV Course Info
GenNET ITV Course UPDATES for the 2015-16 School Year
2015-16 ITV Student Enrollments Filling as classes get under way for the new school year.
Districts who have already provided enrollment numbers both sending and receiving sites are able to still add students to courses through the start of the new school year.
- Please be sure that all student contracts are submitted to the GenNET Office ASAP, to complete the enrollment process within GenNET ITV Synergy and Blackboard for students to have access to additional content, information, videos, and instructor content information throughout the semester.
- Send all scanned contracts to Martin Jennings at mjenning@geneseeisd.org or fax them to Martin's attention at 810-591-4505.
- All GenNET ITV Counselor points of contact should also have received, or will be receiving a "Back-to-School Packet" of day-to-day operations. The information is also given to GenNET Teachers, however as will be seen, the packet will be very useful and helpful for counselors as well.
GenNET ITV 2015-16 Blended Learning Options
For 19 years, students in Genesee County have grown up with GenNET (Genesee County Network for Educational Telecommunication). GenNET continues to share two-way interactive, distance learning courses available to high school students across Michigan.
Instruction is provided to students using two-way interactive television (ITV) sites located in schools. Courses come complete with a live teacher who interacts with students each day and blends student learning beyond class time with a learning management system (LMS).
Videoconferencing technology allows students and instructors to interact in a dynamic classroom environment. This opportunity enhances learning and allows students to meet students from other districts. Courses being offered during 2015-16 include:
- Abnormal Psychology (3 open sites)
- American Sign Language I, II, III (Open sites in ASL II and ASL III)
- AP Government (2 open sites)
- Astronomy 1 (1 open site)
- Criminal Justice (1 open site)
- HS Calculus (3 open sites)
- Child Development
- Criminal Justice
- German I
- Japanese I and II
- Meteorology
- Sports Medicine
- Wars (2 open sites)
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.
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.
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 beginning, middle and end of school year
- All HS sites include upgraded FAX/SCAN/PRINT equipment for ITV instructors and students to use each day during class.
All students are enrolled in a learning management system (LMS). Having this to accompany each course allows students to stay on track, even when away from the classroom.
For more information about becoming a sending site, contact Technology and Media Services at the Genesee ISD at 591-4436, or email instruct@geneseeisd.org
GenNET Office Contact Information
Email: mjenning@geneseeisd.org
Website: www.geneseeisd.org
Location: 2413 West Maple Avenue, Flint, MI, United States
Phone: 810-591-4436