Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Online AP class

In trying to think of ways to increase the number of students taking the AP Italian exam, I believe it should be feasible to create an on line AP course for those students who do not have an AP Italian class at there school. Students would have to sign-up and pay just like an on-line university class. (Money paid could go to subsidize the AP Italian program and compensate teachers who give on line students feedback on oral and written exercises)

Those who contribute to the creation of the program could use it to supplement the AP class they teach. I'm not sure about the logistics or legalities of creating an on-line program but I am sure there are many teachers out there who have more expertise in this area than I do, who could help with the technical aspects of the program. We could follow one of the already approved AP syllabus and create and audio-visual course that includes reading comprehension and grammar exercises with instant feedback, oral exercises and written exercises that get feedback from on-line teachers.

Students could create video or powerpoint projects on various cultural topics that could be posted on the AP course website for other to view and use as models or prototypes for their own work. This needs to be a collaborative effort. Feeback and ideas are greatly appreciated.

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