Section 3h: Synchronous digital instructional contact
Rule Text
(h) "Synchronous digital instructional contact" means real-time communication between a certificated teacher and the student using interactive on-line, voice, or video communication technology. The synchronous digital contact must be:
(i) For the purposes of actual instruction, review of assignments, testing, evaluation of student progress, or other learning activities or requirements identified in the written student learning plan; and
(ii) Related to an alternative learning experience course identified in the written student learning plan. Synchronous digital instructional contact may be accomplished in a group setting between the teacher and multiple students.
Comments
This definition applies to both the section on differentiated funding and the section on weekly contact.
Note: This section was revised prior to the 2012-13 school year. See the revisions.
Common Questions
Q. Does this include email, text messaging, or Twitter?
A. No. These types of electronic exchange do not meet the "real-time" aspect of this definition.
Last updated: 8/19/2011
A. This type of interaction could meet the requirement, but for group settings the program would need to demonstrate actual interaction for each student occurs totaling the required average per week.
Last updated: 8/19/2011
Relevant Forms or Samples
None.