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PA Virtual Provides Each Student with Equipment

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One of PA Virtual’s core principles is that “technology can be leveraged to be a powerful tool to support an effective education.” PA Virtual provides each student a laptop, the HP ProBook Elite c640 G3 Chromebook, a printer, and a headset to support the learning process. The laptop is considered instructional property and must be returned when the student leaves PA Virtual.

Our online school Technology Department is here to help. Discover how the PA Virtual equipment and software can work for you.

Software
Each Laptop Comes Fully Equipped

Our laptops are pre-installed (List of pre-installed software) with the programs necessary to complete school work.

We recognize the need to install additional software based on a student’s grade level, course load, and special education requirements. This software, although not pre-installed, can be installed by families with a call to our Technology Helpline (1.877.883.3653). Our technicians will help you install Approved Software based on your child’s special needs. All ISP software and/or drivers are considered “approved”. If you need to install software to connect to the Internet, call the Technology Helpline

Blackboard Academic Suite

Our Virtual Schoolhouse

Our laptops are pre-installed (List of pre-installed software) with the programs necessary to complete school work.

Every student logs into Blackboard each school day. Logging into Blackboard is equivalent to walking through your school’s doors and entering your teacher’s homeroom. Blackboard is a “one-stop-shop” where every member of our educational community can attend classes, receive school news, access resources, and coordinate events.

Blackboard enables PA Virtual to keep our families engaged, informed, and involved:

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    School-wide announcements

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    Logging attendance

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    Viewing course information

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    Field trip calendars

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    Health Screening calendars

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    Service-learning projects

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    Blackboard Collaborate Ultra and recorded sessions

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    Transcript and record requests

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    Accessing Family Support Programs

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    Technology updates and FAQs

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    Contact information for teachers and staff

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    Video and photo galleries

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    Clubs and Activities

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    Student assessment information

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    Student assessment information

Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
Our Elementary School Virtual Classroom

Blackboard Collaborate Ultra offers teachers and students a robust platform for learning of all ages, even elementary aged students. It provides a virtual classroom where students can engage with their instructors and peers through real-time video and audio, interactive tools like a shared whiteboard and breakout rooms where students can socialize while learning, and collaborative features such as a shared whiteboard. There are versatile tools that our PA Virtual educators are experts at utilizing that create dynamic lessons, foster active participation, and create a sense of community in the classroom.

In addition to the classroom experience, Collaborate Ultra brings the PA Virtual community together for school-wide assemblies, virtual outings, and other social opportunities.

Class
Our Middle School Virtual Classroom

All direct instruction by PA Virtual Middle school teachers takes place on 'Class'. Class prioritizes live interaction and engagement. Making it easier for students and teachers to connect in a virtual setting. With interactive tools and seamless zoom integration, it's perfect for middle school students that need extra help. It is a catalyst for connection and collaboration.

In addition to Class, students will be able to access their blackboard to find clubs, important information, assemblies, and events!

Flexibility in Choice
Our High School Virtual Classroom

PA Virtual gives our high school teachers flexibility in their the software platform of choice. Many of them choose Blackboard Collaborate Ultra, as it is one of our primary virtual classroom platforms that enables world-class communication and education in an online setting. It's an intuitive, instructor-led classroom that delivers real-time, interactive education and encourages learning and collaboration using web, audio, video, and social networking. Our premiere educators ultimately pick what is best for their own classroom, giving them the flexibility they need to help their students succeed.

In addition to the classroom experience, Collaborate Ultra brings the PA Virtual community together for school-wide assemblies, virtual outings, and other social opportunities.

The Online School
Daily and Weekly Lesson Plans

The Online School (OLS) is the learning system with lessons for students. Families use the OLS to access daily and weekly lesson plans and to record daily instructional hours.

Detailed lesson plans are provided for each subject to guide students through the learning process. Teachers set the courses to provide the optimum learning environment for their students. This approach allows students to move through the curriculum at a pace conducive to their learning needs. The OLS also charts student progress through the K12 Inc. curriculum.

The adaptive capability of the OLS helps create a personal learning approach for each student.

PA Virtual Secure Email
An Email Account For Every Student and Learning Coach

Each student and Learning Coach is provided with a secure school email account. All Blackboard accounts are associated with the PA Virtual–issued email address. Important school-related information is shared through email and it's utilized as the communication method of choice for our parents, students, and teachers.

These email accounts provide an avenue for simple two-way communication critical to our partnerships.