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Classroom and Computer Lab Management

**Management Strategies ** All students will have access to the course management system, but there will also be a portion of the student body that will elect to use the course management system to complete courses. These students can take the courses online at home or at one of the schools computer labs. The set-up in school will be a hybrid program where students can take certain subjects online, and an instructor will also be available to facilitate the learning process.
 * Classroom Management Issues **

There will be a computer assigned to the students in the computer lab throughout the course. Students completing courses at-home will be given the option of renting a laptop computer, purchasing a computer, or using their own computer. All technological amenities will be provided to enhance the learning environment for both visual and auditory learners. The computer lab will be well lit, and the room’s temperature will be controlled automatically. Students will be assigned groups from time to time to work on collaborative projects. These groups will include whole class projects as well as small group settings. Courses will be open to the entire student body, and they will be available in a number of subject areas. Much of the content will be self-paced for individual instruction, but they will be required to complete a minimum level of achievement on a regularly scheduled basis. Instructional resources will include the course management content itself, and the creator of that content will also be available since the materials will be created by the school staff. The course management system will be used in three different formats. It will be used as a supplemental resource for traditional classroom materials. Teachers can also use it to compliment their normal in-class instruction, and it can be used as a primary learning tool either at school or at home.
 * Management of Resources **

Students taking the courses online at home will have discussion boards, chat rooms, and email available for questions. There will also be in-person office hours and intervention available, and they could include home visits. Students taking courses at the school online will have these resources, and an in class facilitator to assist them in the learning process. During the development of course material, all copyright and licensing issues will be addressed. All students will be required to go through an orientation process whether they are taking courses at home or at the school. Technology assistance will be available for all students taking courses online, but most technology assistance will have to be addressed at the school to limit the financial burden. All students will be given technology assistance during the initial setup which will be included in their orientation process. As mentioned, the operating portion of the course will be addressed during the orientation process, and technology assistance will be addressed during the set-up phase. Scheduled maintenance of the computers and technology resources will be performed throughout the course, and systems will be upgraded and overhauled when the course has been completed or materials have been returned.
 * Assistive Technologies **
 * Plan B **

If technological problems occur for at-home students, there will be a hotline available to handle any minor problems. If a major problem exists with the technology, then an exchange will be made within 24 hours to ensure the student does not get behind on the course. Within the building, problems will be handled by the technology department, and the facilitating instructor will also be trained in handling any minor problems. Executive Summary Analysis Major Goals and Objectives Actions Budget Conclusion