Online Homeroom
All full-time IVLA students in elementary and middle school have the opportunity to participate IVLA’s online homeroom meeting twice a month. Homeroom gives students the chance to meet with a success coach and their peers in a secure online classroom.
How Does an Online Homeroom Work?
The Success Coach (an IVLA teacher) and students log into a safe and secure live online meeting. Students can use a video application (optional), computer audio, conference call number, or the meeting chat. Together, Success Coach and students work through:
- Cooperative learning opportunities
- Learning enrichment exercises
- Get-to-know-you activities
As a collaborative online learning environment, homeroom gives students a chance to learn in unique ways. Homeroom provides:
- Community – Students come from all walks of life and from all over the world. They are able to interact with one another in a safe, supervised environment.
- Enhanced communication skills – Students communicate with others via webcam (optional) or the chat feature.
- Global Perspective – Students come to homeroom from different countries giving students the opportunity to learn from their worldwide peers.
- Friendship – Student can interact with their peers and build friendships in a safe environment.