Live!-Online-Classroom at MVCS
The Live!-Online-Classroom was launched in the 2020/21 school year and became an invaluable resource during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to our traditional on-campus classrooms in Quechee, Vermont, this program allows students to participate in real-time classroom experiences from anywhere in the world.
Currently, the program is available for select 11th and 12th grade classes, and students are assessed to ensure they are prepared for the unique demands of this learning format.
This initiative represents a cutting-edge approach to education at MVCS, providing advantages that go beyond standard online learning:
Key Benefits
Interactive Learning: Remote students actively engage with teachers and classmates in a bidirectional classroom environment, participating fully in academic activities rather than simply watching recorded lessons.
Personalized Attention: Limited class sizes ensure that every student—on campus or remote—receives the individualized support essential for a strong academic experience.
Reliable Technology: A robust technological foundation for both students and teachers guarantees continuity of education, even in the event of future disruptions.
Full Graduation Experience: Remote learners who complete curriculum requirements can graduate alongside their on-campus peers.
Community Involvement: Students have the opportunity to participate in sports, theater, concerts, and all other school events, maintaining a rich connection to the MVCS community.
Christ-Centered Education: Most importantly, this program makes biblically grounded, Christ-centered education accessible to families who might not otherwise have this opportunity. Every member of our teaching staff is a mature, born-again follower of Christ, providing guidance and example that enrich students’ learning and character development.
"A pupil is not above his teacher; but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher." – Luke 6:40 NASB
Below you will find numerous examples of the utilization of technology in education. If you’re not already familiar with the way these technologies work in a classroom setting, we encourage you to watch some of the videos. Whether participating in only one online class, or taking advantage of the full academic curriculum of the school, remote students will enjoy the benefits of excellence in Christian education. Don’t wait - apply to MVCS today!
What happens in the classroom
When using the side monitor as a secondary display to a Chromebook or laptop, student can follow along and work on their own touchscreen, while watching the teacher and following lessons on their primary screen. Likewise, teachers can interact with their lessons and better engage students from the large classroom touch display - it's like bringing an interactive whiteboard into your home. MVCS is making laptops and side monitors available to all students.
What happens on the student's screen
Students will have the option of seeing their fellow classmates on one screen and the teacher and interactive whiteboard on the other.
This video, though not directly applicable to our MVCS classroom, is an example of interactive teaching technology. This shows on a small scale, what we will be doing on a large scale with our own combination of top technology platforms. Note, that as the teacher shares his screen, whatever he does on his screen shows up on the remote student’s screen. Our facilitation of technology at MVCS utilizes more than one software platform along with latest communication technology and hardware.