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Switched-On Online is a fully web-based learning environment featuring a media-rich, online curriculum for grades 3 -12. It can be accessed through any Internet connection and browser using a personal computer (PC) or Macintosh.
With 3-D animation, video clips, and other exciting multimedia, Switched-On Online is the perfect curriculum for today's homeschool students. With this flexible, state-of-the-art curriculum, our teachers can customize lessons to fit each student's individual learning needs and students can be curriculum-ready in minutes.
Unlike traditional textbook curriculums, Switched-On Online has a diverse, vibrant mix of entertaining lessons, assignments, and quizzes. Fun-filled lessons are created to captivate students' attention and engage them in learning. Interactive learning games, Web links, and off-computer projects create opportunities for in-depth study. Automatic grading and lesson planning tools allow our teachers to easily set calendar dates for semester or year-long schedules.
Odyssey Academy offers five core subjects plus a variety of exciting electives which can be used as a core curriculum. Switched-On Online's cutting-edge curriculum was created to offer homeschool families the flexibility, convenience, and quality academics.
Following is a short list of some of the exciting features:
No Installation
In just a few minutes, Switched-On Online curriculum is up and running. No more waiting for instillation or textbooks!
Anytime Access
This convenient feature allows students to access curriculum from anywhere in the world with an Internet connection. No longer do parents need to order and wait for their curriuclum to arrive. We can have you up and running within 24 hours!
Message Center
We connect your student with our teachers through the built-in Message System. Teachers will provide academic assistance through this efficent communication tool.
Advanced Lesson Planning
Put away that bulky lesson planner! Your student will have a personalized lesson plan to pace him correctly and it can be easily modified if needed.
Automatic Grading
Approximately 85% of student work is graded automatically with instant feedback
Engaging Multimedia
Integrated into the curriculum, videos enhance the student's learning through visual and auditory instruction, and give them an up-close look at subject topics. Slide shows present visual illustrations. Timelines develop a love for history with one-click access. Tiny Tutors will audibly present further content to expand the student's comprehension.
Animation, Graphics Enriching Games
Exciting learning activities help students grasp difficult concepts with fun and colorful activities. Games include Farmer Frank, All Right, Alpha 14, and Spelling Bee.
Revised Content
Our curriculum will brings your child up-to-date information, more activities, new problems, and text changes. Pluto is no longer a planet in our curriculum! In fact, any modifications to the curriculum and online interface are available with 24 hours!
Book Reports and Projects
In grades 3-8 of Language Arts, student projects feature genre highlights, book lists, and links to additional resources. Throughout every subject, your child's research and writing skills will be developed through projects assigned by your teacher. We believe the development of strong writing skills is important to success as an adult.
Voice Automated Lesson Text
With this "text-to-speech" feature, students simply choose a passage or the entire lesson and have it read aloud to them. Great for improving vocabulary and helping students who have a hard time reading on the computer.
Text Translating Tool
The text translating tool allows lesson text to be translated into eight different languages—Spanish, French, German, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.
Resourceful Tools
A reference tool quickly defines words and references text to Wikipedia. The feedback tool allows users to input curriculum questions or suggestions. The support link allows users to link to a technical support page, reference guides, and quick start guides.
Custom Curriculum and Projects
Our teachers can customize curriculum by combining, adding, or removing units and assignments. Teachers can also create additional projects should your family take a field trips or academic-related trip.
Enforced Mastery Learning Loop Enhancement
Because students learn at differing rates, some students require content delivery more times than others. We will customize your student's assignment settings with mastery learning as the goal.
Curriculum Updates
Never use outdated material again! With this feature, students will always have the most up-to-date curriculum. Updates are made by Alpha Omega Publications, so you never have to worry about updating your curriculum again.
