Online+Supplements

= Online Options for At-Risk Learners =

__**PLATO in Memphis**__ Memphis schools are using the PLATO courses to supplement and support students falling behind in regular classes. __**Jackson Alternative School**__ Jackson District Alternative school offers high-interest online courses in a teacher-supported laboratory setting which allows students to develop the necessary pre-requisite skills, and a mature approach to independent learning (Watson et.al., 2008).
 * media type="custom" key="7083345" || //**Features of PLATO** (From PLATO Learning, 2006)//
 * Specifically for students who are over-age for their grade-level or at-risk.
 * Courses are aligned with state standards.
 * 4000 students are participating from grades 7-12.
 * Students sign a contract agreeing to full attendance, complete a full years credits in 9 weeks, complete mastery assignments at 80% or better. ||
 * || //**Features of JAS programme** (From Watson et.al., 2008)//
 * //Stdents in small// classes, which previously may not have run, are combined into one computer lab to have both face-to-face teacher support while also taking their specialist interest course.
 * Students completing 9-week face-to-face credit recovery courses can also supplement this with up to 14 hours of online study ||