Innovation at Dalat #3  e-learning

“What if Dalat does not offer a class about a concept that I really want to study?”

If a student has a passion or area of interest that they would like to engage in at a deeper level, occasionally the answer is to take one of the many online courses through outside providers. Our e-learning coordinator is available to help parents and students find just the right course. We will then support families by helping with the enrollment process and even giving financial support to help pay for the course. Then during the school year, we will give space in a student schedule each day to work on the class, provide academic support to the student in the class, and even include the final work on a student transcript. These courses count toward graduation requirements. In fact, online learning is becoming so important for all students Dalat is moving one-quarter of one of our 11^th grade English classes completely online (even though the teacher is on campus) just so that students have some exposure to online learning before they leave high school.

Over the years the number of online courses available and the quality of the courses has continued to improve. Some of the courses even give students the option of “dual enrollment”. This means that they can earn University credits at the same time they are earning high school credit.

No matter what the interest, (maybe not “underwater basket weaving J) we are likely to be able to find something that works. If you have questions please talk with our e-learning coordinator  Mr. Yost (dyost@dalat.org).