What is Blue Valley Virtual Education? |
Blue Valley Virtual Education Provides students with the opportunities to design their own personalized learning. Students who participate in web-based instruction are participating in courses with students across the district. Virtual classrooms allow students the freedom to work on the coursework when and where they have time. The online classrooms contain a variety of technologies including: discussion forums, assignments, quizzes, blogs, and virtual textbooks. Each web-based course is designed to align with Blue Valley District curriculum and the Kansas state standards. |
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Who can enroll in Blue Valley Virtual Education Courses? |
Virtual education courses are available to any high school aged student who is enrolled in the Blue Valley School District. Middle school students can enroll in online courses immediately following the completion of their 8th grade year. For additional information about the options for middle school students see the middle school information link on this page. |
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What computers skills do students need? |
Students should possess a basic understanding of computers as well as the internet. Students should be familiar with basic computer features, Microsoft Office software, and email. |
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What computer system configurations must a student have? |
Students will need the following minimum system configurations in order to take an online course:
Students can run either a Macintosh or a PC (Dell, HP, IBM, etc.) for the online courses. Below are a list of specific software requirements:
PC - (Windows XP or Windows 7)
Internet access
Internet Explorer or Firefox
Microsoft Office 2007 or Office 2010 (Students enrolled in Computer/Advanced Computer courses are required to have Microsoft Office 2007).
Windows Media Player
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Macintosh - (OS 9 or X)
Internet access
Firefox or Safari (Some students have reported issues with Safari).
Microsoft Office 2008, 2011 or iWork (Students using iWork will need to convert the documents to Microsoft Office files prior to submitting for grading).
QuickTime, Flip4Mac, iTunes or Windows Media Player for Macintosh
Adobe Acrobat Reader |
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What about internet security? |
Students will be provided with a username and password. Online content is not accessible without a virtual education account. |
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Can students work on the classes from home? |
Virtual education courses can be accessed from any location with internet access. Final exams are password protected and must be completed in a proctored setting. |
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What courses are currently available for enrollment? |
Check out the
course catalog
for a complete list of the virtual courses. Courses are available in a variety of subject areas. Classes can be one or two semesters in length. |
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