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Advanced Placement/dual credit FAQWEB - AP – FAQ

Who develops the curriculum for AP courses?

· Advanced Placement courses are based on the curriculum outlined by the AP College Board.

· They were designed by highly qualified faculty. Idaho Digital Learning courses are also aligned with the Idaho State Achievement Standards.

Are the dual credit courses written at a college level?

· Yes, the dual credit courses are designed to meet university requirements.

· They are often developed in collaboration with university faculty members.

· These courses meet the standards set by the local university and prepare students for the rigor of college course work.

What are qualifications of Idaho Digital Learning faculty?

· All Idaho Digital Learning teachers are Idaho-certified and most have additional degrees including master’s degrees, doctorates, and educational specialist’s certifications.

· Faculty who teach AP or dual credit courses have additional AP training and/or meet the requirements by the universities for advanced coursework in the content area.

Is the AP exam required?

· The AP exam is not required; however, the purpose of the AP course is to prepare you for the national AP exam.

· The AP exam is a separate test from the end-of-course exam required in all Idaho Digital Learning courses.

When is the AP exam offered and who do I contact for more info?

· The AP exam is offered in May.

· Contact your local school district counselor or site coordinator for information by March 1.

· More information can be found at the College Board’s website: http://collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/about.html (link)

Can I receive credit from universities other than Boise State University, Northwest Nazarene University, College of Southern Idaho and North Idaho College?

· At this time, BSU, NNU, CSI and NIC are the only Idaho institutions through which you can receive college credit with Idaho Digital Learning.

· We are currently working with other universities to provide additional options for our students.

Are costs for books and university credit paid directly to Idaho Digital Learning?

· Textbook costs should be paid to the distributor of the textbook. University fees are separate and paid to the University.

· Additional registration forms and fees with the university are also required to receive college credit.

Course Dual Credit Partner Post Secondary Credits

Language Arts

DC English 101/12A BSU 3

DC English 102/12B BSU 3

DC Speech CSI & NIC 3

Math

DC Calculus A* CSI N/A

DC Calculus B* CSI 5

DC College Algebra CSI 3

DC Statistics A* CSI N/A

DC Statistics B* CSI 3

DC Trigonometry CSI 2

Science

DC Biology A* CSI N/A

DC Biology B* CSI 4

Electives

DC HTML CSI 3

DC Psychology A* CSI N/A

DC Psychology B* CSI 3

DC Web Design CSI 3

DC Intro to Law & Justice BSU 3

Foreign Language

DC Spanish 3A NNU 4

DC Spanish 3B NNU 4

DC Spanish 4A NNU 4

DC Spanish 4B NNU 4

Social Studies

DC Microeconomics CSI 3

DC Macroeconomics CSI 3

DC US Government A* CSI N/A

DC US Government B* CSI 3

DC US History A CSI 3

DC US History B CSI 3

DC Western Civilization A CSI 3

DC Western Civilization B CSI 3

Discussion Board Etiquette

Discussion boards are an effective method for creating online learning communities. When implemented properly, an online discussion is a powerful instructional tool that enables students to achieve both social and intellectual goals and objectives.

But, as in face-to-face conversations, it’s important to be proper and polite.

Examples of Discussion Board Etiquette for Online Courses

The following examples were gathered from various sites on the internet. They are intended to guide you in developing your own guidelines for your online course.

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· Be nice. Please refrain from inappropriate language and personal attacks.

· Choose a descriptive subject. This will help other subscribers to successfully identify your topic.

· No Marketing. All advertising or solicitation will be filtered out of the discussion board.

(The instructor) reserves the right to delete messages which do not follow these guidelines.

Source: Small Urban & Rural Transit Center http://www.surtc.org/signUp/dbfaq.php

Basic courtesy. Please be courteous to the other students in the class. You might find it helpful to read your posting out loud before you submit it: the "tone" is a very important part of electronic communication. When you read your message out loud does it sound the way you would speak to another student in the classroom?

source: Univ. of Oklahoma, Mythology and Folklore course http://www.mythfolklore.net/3043mythfolklore/courseinfo/etiquette.htm

Guidelines and Etiquette

(Adapted from Dr. Susan Shaw, Oregon State University)

· Make a personal commitment to learning about, understanding, and supporting your peers.

· Assume the best of others in the class and expect the best from them.

· Acknowledge the impact of sexism, racism, ethnocentrism, classism, heterosexism, ageism, and ableism on the lives of class members.

· Recognize and value the experiences, abilities, and knowledge each person brings to class. Value the diversity of the class.

· Participate actively in the discussions, having completed the readings and thought about the issues.

· Pay close attention to what your classmates write in their online comments. Ask clarifying questions, when appropriate. These questions are meant to probe and shed new light, not to minimize or devalue comments.

· Think through and re-read your comments before you post them.

· Never make derogatory comments toward another person in the class.

· Do not make sexist, racist, homophobic, or victim-blaming comments at all.

· Disagree with ideas, but do not make personal attacks.

· Be open to be challenged or confronted on your ideas or prejudices.

· Challenge others with the intent of facilitating growth. Do not demean or embarrass others.

· Encourage others to develop and share their ideas.

· Be willing to change.

Source: OSU Extended Campus http://k12online.oregonstate.edu/tutorials/discussion_board.htm

This site is part of a college course, so your writing style should conform to the rules of standard English. Here are some guidelines for all messages posted to this course's Discussion Board and that we e-mail each other:

avoid slang (e.g., "Wassup?", "Yo," and so forth)

don't curse

use standard spelling:

you (not u)

are (not r)

to or too (not 2)

you're (not ure)

right (not rite)

I (not i)

Source: http://econ.hunter.cuny.edu/faculty/golbe/docs/Etiquette.HTML

· Be careful posting anything that is personal to you or others. Be considerate and kind to classmates.

· If your posting is for a specific person or group, make sure you address it to them. Realize, however, that others will probably read it.

· Make sure everyone realizes when you are trying to be funny. It is easy for messages to be misinterpreted since there are no physical gestures or voice inflections that accompany the text.

· When responding to someone's comments, explain to whom and what you are commenting on. Do not include their whole posting. Try to use only the appropriate quotes or a summary.

· Remember to read what has previously been posted by others to avoid repeating comments.

· Make sure you are posting under the appropriate heading or thread.

· Cite your references.

· Be brief when posting. Since reading other's comments or articles can be very time consuming, try to be straight to the point.

Source: A Website for Beginning Online Learners

http://www.emoderators.com/dltutorial/discussion_board_etiquette.htm