On this page: AP/DC FAQs, Etiquette Guidelines
Advanced Placement/dual credit FAQ
Who develops the curriculum for AP courses?
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Advanced Placement courses are based on the curriculum outlined by the AP College Board.
They were designed by highly qualified faculty. Idaho Digital Learning courses are also aligned
with the Idaho State Achievement Standards.
Are the dual credit courses written at a college level?
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Yes, the dual credit courses are designed to meet university requirements.
They are often developed in collaboration with university faculty members.
These courses meet the standards set by the local university and prepare students for the rigor of
college course work.
What are qualifications of Idaho Digital Learning faculty?
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All Idaho Digital Learning teachers are Idaho-certified and most have additional degrees including
master’s degrees, doctorates, and educational specialist’s certifications.
Faculty who teach AP or dual credit courses have additional AP training and/or meet the
requirements by the universities for advanced coursework in the content area.
Is the AP exam required?
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The AP exam is not required; however, the purpose of the AP course is to prepare you for the
national AP exam.
The AP exam is a separate test from the end-of-course exam required in all Idaho Digital
Learning courses.
When is the AP exam offered and who do I contact for more info?
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The AP exam is offered in May.
Contact your local school district counselor or site coordinator for information by March 1.
More information can be found at the College Board’s website:
http://collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/about.html (link)
Can I receive credit from universities other than Boise State University, Northwest Nazarene
University, College of Southern Idaho and North Idaho College?
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At this time, BSU, NNU, CSI and NIC are the only Idaho institutions through which you can
receive college credit with Idaho Digital Learning.
We are currently working with other universities to provide additional options for our students.
Are costs for books and university credit paid directly to Idaho Digital Learning?
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Textbook costs should be paid to the distributor of the textbook. University fees are separate and
paid to the University.
Additional registration forms and fees with the university are also required to receive college
credit.
Course
Dual Credit Partner Post
Secondary Credits
DC English 101/12A
BSU
3
DC English 102/12B
BSU
3
DC Speech
CSI & NIC
3
DC Calculus A*
CSI
N/A
DC Calculus B*
CSI
5
DC College Algebra
CSI
3
DC Statistics A*
CSI
N/A
DC Statistics B*
CSI
3
DC Trigonometry
CSI
2
DC Biology A*
CSI
N/A
DC Biology B*
CSI
4
DC HTML
CSI
3
DC Psychology A*
CSI
N/A
DC Psychology B*
CSI
3
DC Web Design
CSI
3
DC Intro to Law & Justice
BSU
3
DC Spanish 3A
NNU
4
DC Spanish 3B
NNU
4
DC Spanish 4A
NNU
4
DC Spanish 4B
NNU
4
Language Arts
Math
Science
Electives
Foreign Language
Social Studies
DC Microeconomics
CSI
3
DC Macroeconomics
CSI
3
DC US Government A*
CSI
N/A
DC US Government B*
CSI
3
DC US History A
CSI
3
DC US History B
CSI
3
DC Western Civilization A
CSI
3
DC Western Civilization B
CSI
3
Discussion Board Etiquette
Discussion boards are an effective method for creating online learning communities. When
implemented properly, an online discussion is a powerful instructional tool that enables students
to achieve both social and intellectual goals and objectives.
But, as in face-to-face conversations, it’s important to be proper and polite.
Examples of Discussion Board Etiquette for Online Courses
The following examples were gathered from various sites on the internet. They are intended to guide you
in developing your own guidelines for your online course.
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Be nice. Please refrain from inappropriate language and personal attacks.
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Choose a descriptive subject. This will help other subscribers to successfully identify your topic.
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No Marketing. All advertising or solicitation will be filtered out of the discussion board.
(The instructor) reserves the right to delete messages which do not follow these guidelines.
Source: Small Urban & Rural Transit Center http://www.surtc.org/signUp/dbfaq.php
Basic courtesy. Please be courteous to the other students in the class. You might find it helpful to read
your posting out loud before you submit it: the "tone" is a very important part of electronic communication.
When you read your message out loud does it sound the way you would speak to another student in the
classroom?
source: Univ. of Oklahoma, Mythology and Folklore course
http://www.mythfolklore.net/3043mythfolklore/courseinfo/etiquette.htm
Guidelines and Etiquette
(Adapted from Dr. Susan Shaw, Oregon State University)
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Assume the best of others in the class and expect the best from them.
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Acknowledge the impact of sexism, racism, ethnocentrism, classism, heterosexism, ageism, and ableism
on the lives of class members.
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Recognize and value the experiences, abilities, and knowledge each person brings to class. Value the
diversity of the class.
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Participate
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Pay close attention to what your classmates write in their online comments. Ask clarifying questions,
when appropriate. These questions are meant to probe and shed new light, not to minimize or devalue
comments.
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Think through and re-read your comments before you post them.
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Never make derogatory comments toward another person in the class.
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Do not make sexist, racist, homophobic, or victim-blaming comments at all.
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Disagree with ideas, but do not make personal attacks.
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Be open to be challenged or confronted on your ideas or prejudices.
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Challenge others with the intent of facilitating growth. Do not demean or embarrass others.
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Encourage others to develop and share their ideas.
a personal commitment to learning about, understanding, and supporting your peers.
actively in the discussions, having completed the readings and thought about the issues.
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Be willing to change.
Source: OSU Extended Campus http://k12online.oregonstate.edu/tutorials/discussion_board.htm
This site is part of a college course, so your writing style should conform to the rules of standard English.
Here are some guidelines for all messages posted to this course's Discussion Board and that we e-mail
each other:
avoid slang (e.g., "Wassup?", "Yo," and so forth)
don't curse
use standard spelling:
you (not u)
are (not r)
to or too (not 2)
you're (not ure)
right (not rite)
I (not i)
Source: http://econ.hunter.cuny.edu/faculty/golbe/docs/Etiquette.HTML
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Be careful posting anything that is personal to you or others. Be considerate and kind to classmates.
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If your posting is for a specific person or group, make sure you address it to them. Realize, however, that
others will probably read it.
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Make sure everyone realizes when you are trying to be funny. It is easy for messages to be
misinterpreted since there are no physical gestures or voice inflections that accompany the text.
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When responding to someone's comments, explain to whom and what you are commenting on. Do not
include their whole posting. Try to use only the appropriate quotes or a summary.
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Remember to read what has previously been posted by others to avoid repeating comments.
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Make sure you are posting under the appropriate heading or thread.
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Cite your references.
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Be brief when posting. Since reading other's comments or articles can be very time consuming, try to be
straight to the point.
Source: A Website for Beginning Online Learners
http://www.emoderators.com/dltutorial/discussion_board_etiquette.htm