Virtual Learning
COVID-19 is a rapidly changing situation and the below information is subject to change based upon additional guidance from TEA and state officials.
- What is the difference between synchronous and asynchronous Virtual Learning?
- Will the Virtual Learning curriculum mirror the Face-to-Face curriculum?
- What will a typical week or day look like for a Virtual Learning student?
- Will assignments be due daily or weekly?
- How will Virtual Learning be different from at-home learning this past Spring?
- How will attendance be taken with Virtual Learning?
- What will be the platform used for Virtual Learning at the elementary and secondary level?
- What about students receiving specific related services?
- If my child participates in Virtual Learning, how will they get extra help when they have questions?
- How will the needs of students who receive 504 or special education services be met through Virtual Learning?
- How will Gifted and Talented services be handled through Virtual Learning?
- How will enrichment and intervention be handled through Virtual Learning?
- If a child participates in Virtual Learning, can they still participate in campus-based clubs and organizations?
- How will testing be handled to prevent cheating in a virtual assessment?
- If my child chooses Virtual Learning will they still be associated with their home campus?
- Who will be my student’s Virtual Learning teacher and will that teacher be from our home campus?
- Will students participating in Virtual Learning be able to take home reading books or other classroom resources?
- Will Virtual Learning students need to purchase school supplies for the new school year?
- How will dyslexic students have access to their MTA programming if they participate in Virtual Learning?
- Will virtual students only be with virtual kids from their zoned school or kids from the entire district?
- Will virtual students be taught by teachers at their zoned campus?
- Will Virtual Learning have the same quality and rigor as Face-to-Face Learning?
- Will students who choose Virtual Learning be allowed to participate in UIL events and activities on campus?
- What tools are being considered for Virtual Learning in real time so that students can remain structured and interact with their teachers?
- Will Virtual Learning be recorded in case a student has to miss a session?
- How will MISD ensure students do not spend too much time on their devices while Virtual Learning?