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Pbacsich: exists in 2020

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exists in 2020

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	The ''Open Access College'' ('''Open Access College School of the Air''', '''OAC''') is a public provider located in the south of [[Australia]].		The ''Open Access College'' ('''Open Access College School of the Air''', '''OAC''') is (still in 2020) a public provider located in the south of [[Australia]].

	The Open Access College is an innovative South Australian Government distance education school that provides interactive distance education to geographically remote and isolated students all accross Australia, who are unable to attend a local school or access curriculum in their own school, and admits students from Year 7. They consider themselves as leaders in flexible and online learning. OAC uses [[Moodle]] and Centra (now called [http://www.saba.com/ Saba]).		The Open Access College is an innovative South Australian Government distance education school that provides interactive distance education to geographically remote and isolated students all accross Australia, who are unable to attend a local school or access curriculum in their own school, and admits students from Year 7. They consider themselves as leaders in flexible and online learning. OAC uses [[Moodle]] and Centra (now called [http://www.saba.com/ Saba]).
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	The Open Access College's website is http://www.openaccess.edu.au/index.html		The Open Access College's website is http://www.openaccess.edu.au/index.html


	==More Details==		==More Details==

	OAC was a case study for the publication: Perspectives on Distance Education: Open Schooling in the 21st Century, Dominique A.M.X. Abrioux and Frances Ferreira, Vancouver: Commonwealth of Learning, 2009, http://www.col.org/PublicationDocuments/pub_PS_OpenSchooling_web.pdf, August 2011.		OAC was a case study for the publication: Perspectives on Distance Education: Open Schooling in the 21st Century, Dominique A.M.X. Abrioux and Frances Ferreira, Vancouver: Commonwealth of Learning, 2009, http://www.col.org/PublicationDocuments/pub_PS_OpenSchooling_web.pdf, August 2011.

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	'''Source''': Open Access College Middle Years Program, OECD - Innovative Learning Environment Project - Universe Case, February 2012, http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/54/12/49746009.pdf, May 2012		'''Source''': Open Access College Middle Years Program, OECD - Innovative Learning Environment Project - Universe Case, February 2012, http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/54/12/49746009.pdf, May 2012


	== References ==		== References ==

	* R-12 Curriculum Guide 2012, Open Access College, 10 September 2011, http://www.openaccess.edu.au/curriculum2012, April 2012.		* R-12 Curriculum Guide 2012, Open Access College, 10 September 2011, http://www.openaccess.edu.au/curriculum2012, April 2012.
	* Perspectives on Distance Education: Open Schooling in the 21st Century, Dominique A.M.X. Abrioux and Frances Ferreira, Vancouver: Commonwealth of Learning, 2009, http://www.col.org/PublicationDocuments/pub_PS_OpenSchooling_web.pdf, August 2011.		* Perspectives on Distance Education: Open Schooling in the 21st Century, Dominique A.M.X. Abrioux and Frances Ferreira, Vancouver: Commonwealth of Learning, 2009, http://www.col.org/PublicationDocuments/pub_PS_OpenSchooling_web.pdf, August 2011.
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NikkiCortoos: updated tags

2012-05-09T14:59:59Z

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NikkiCortoos: updated info from OECD case study

2012-05-08T11:56:20Z

updated info from OECD case study

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	The ''Open Access College'' ('''Open Access College School of the Air''', '''OAC''') is a public provider located in the south of [[Australia]].		The ''Open Access College'' ('''Open Access College School of the Air''', '''OAC''') is a public provider located in the south of [[Australia]].

	The Open Access College is an innovative South Australian Government distance education school that provides interactive distance education to geographically remote and isolated students all accross Australia, who are unable to attend a local school or access curriculum in their own school, and admits students from Year 7. They consider themselves as leaders in flexible and online learning. OAC uses [[Moodle]].		The Open Access College is an innovative South Australian Government distance education school that provides interactive distance education to geographically remote and isolated students all accross Australia, who are unable to attend a local school or access curriculum in their own school, and admits students from Year 7. They consider themselves as leaders in flexible and online learning. OAC uses [[Moodle]] and Centra (now called [http://www.saba.com/ Saba]).

	Over 2,500 students from reception to year 12, including adult re-entry, enrol with the Open Access College annually. Their flexible approach to teaching enables students to achieve their best while taking responsibility for their own learning. By studying with the Open Access College students develop the motivation and skills for lifelong learning.		Over 2,500 students from reception to year 12, including adult re-entry, enrol with the Open Access College annually. Their flexible approach to teaching enables students to achieve their best while taking responsibility for their own learning. By studying with the Open Access College students develop the motivation and skills for lifelong learning.
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	==More Details==		==More Details==
	OAC was a case study for the publication: Perspectives on Distance Education: Open Schooling in the 21st Century, Dominique A.M.X. Abrioux and Frances Ferreira, Vancouver: Commonwealth of Learning, 2009, http://www.col.org/PublicationDocuments/pub_PS_OpenSchooling_web.pdf, August 2011.		OAC was a case study for the publication: Perspectives on Distance Education: Open Schooling in the 21st Century, Dominique A.M.X. Abrioux and Frances Ferreira, Vancouver: Commonwealth of Learning, 2009, http://www.col.org/PublicationDocuments/pub_PS_OpenSchooling_web.pdf, August 2011.


			According to OECD's Innovative Learning Environment Project, the Open Access College '''Middle Years''' programme features mixed-aged grouping, effective use of ICT, and collaborative and individualised learning through methods including:
			* Formalised half-hour long telephone or online Centra sessions with individuals or small groups conducted up to 7 times per week.
			* Specialised resource materials provided for individual and group work in the form of on line integrated learning programs, internet research guides, and customised/personalised learning materials such as DVDs, CDs and activity kits.
			* Face-to face workshops, mini schools, visits from teachers, camps and excursions.

			Learners within the Middle School have contact during six half-hour periods weekly to engage in the curriculum, and an extra half-hour contact period for ‘home group’ activities related to student organisation and wellbeing. Contact is made in multi-age grouping of around 8 students studying at Year 7-9 level via Centra (online learning platform).


			'''Providing distance education to students at other 'home schools' '''

			In the case of students based at other schools, their school is encouraged to provide a suitable learning space, including appropriate technology. They are also encouraged to appoint an Open Access Coordinator, a staff member whose role involves coordinating all Open Access learning within their site and acts as the key contact person between the college and the school.


			'''Funding'''

			The Open Access College is funded by the South Australian Government, similar to all other public schools, on the basis of student numbers from Reception to Year 12. The complexities of teaching students in settings off site are recognised by a reduction in class sizes by 25%. The South Australian Department of Education and Children’s Services (DECS) also supports the development of learning materials by providing additional funding for staff. The Open Access College receives additional funding through its Rural Index score to provide programmes which encourage rural and remote students and their families to attend school community and face to face activities.


			'''Source''': Open Access College Middle Years Program, OECD - Innovative Learning Environment Project - Universe Case, February 2012, http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/54/12/49746009.pdf, May 2012

	== References ==		== References ==
	* R-12 Curriculum Guide 2012, Open Access College, 10 September 2011, http://www.openaccess.edu.au/curriculum2012, April 2012.		* R-12 Curriculum Guide 2012, Open Access College, 10 September 2011, http://www.openaccess.edu.au/curriculum2012, April 2012.
	* Perspectives on Distance Education: Open Schooling in the 21st Century, Dominique A.M.X. Abrioux and Frances Ferreira, Vancouver: Commonwealth of Learning, 2009, http://www.col.org/PublicationDocuments/pub_PS_OpenSchooling_web.pdf, August 2011.		* Perspectives on Distance Education: Open Schooling in the 21st Century, Dominique A.M.X. Abrioux and Frances Ferreira, Vancouver: Commonwealth of Learning, 2009, http://www.col.org/PublicationDocuments/pub_PS_OpenSchooling_web.pdf, August 2011.
			* Open Access College Middle Years Program, OECD - Innovative Learning Environment Project - Universe Case, February 2012, http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/54/12/49746009.pdf, May 2012

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NikkiCortoos: added reference

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	==More Details==		==More Details==
	OAC was a case study for the publication: Perspectives on Distance Education: Open Schooling in the 21st Century, Dominique A.M.X. Abrioux and Frances Ferreira, Vancouver: Commonwealth of Learning, 2009, http://www.col.org/PublicationDocuments/pub_PS_OpenSchooling_web.pdf, August 2011.		OAC was a case study for the publication: Perspectives on Distance Education: Open Schooling in the 21st Century, Dominique A.M.X. Abrioux and Frances Ferreira, Vancouver: Commonwealth of Learning, 2009, http://www.col.org/PublicationDocuments/pub_PS_OpenSchooling_web.pdf, August 2011.

			== References ==
			* R-12 Curriculum Guide 2012, Open Access College, 10 September 2011, http://www.openaccess.edu.au/curriculum2012, April 2012.
			* Perspectives on Distance Education: Open Schooling in the 21st Century, Dominique A.M.X. Abrioux and Frances Ferreira, Vancouver: Commonwealth of Learning, 2009, http://www.col.org/PublicationDocuments/pub_PS_OpenSchooling_web.pdf, August 2011.

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NikkiCortoos: added reference to COL publication

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	~~<!-- This is the template that was used for short entries for Re.ViCa Programmes, now adjusted to virtual schools by Nikki Cortoos) -->~~		The ''Open Access College'' ('''Open Access College School of the Air''', '''OAC''') is a public provider located in the south of [[Australia]].
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	The ''Open Access College School of the Air'' (OAC) ~~supports interactive distance education~~ of ~~geographically remote and isolated students all accross~~ Australia ~~and admits students from Year 7. They consider themselves as leaders in flexible and online learning~~.

	The Open Access College is an innovative South Australian Government distance education school ~~offering students care~~ and ~~attention in a supportive environment. They provide learning opportunities for~~ students who are unable to attend a local school or access curriculum in their own school.		The Open Access College is an innovative South Australian Government distance education school that provides interactive distance education to geographically remote and isolated students all accross Australia, who are unable to attend a local school or access curriculum in their own school, and admits students from Year 7. They consider themselves as leaders in flexible and online learning. OAC uses [[Moodle]].

	Over ~~2500~~ students from reception to year 12, including adult re-entry, enrol with the Open Access College annually. Their flexible approach to teaching enables students to achieve their best while taking responsibility for their own learning. By studying with the Open Access College students develop the motivation and skills for lifelong learning.		Over 2,500 students from reception to year 12, including adult re-entry, enrol with the Open Access College annually. Their flexible approach to teaching enables students to achieve their best while taking responsibility for their own learning. By studying with the Open Access College students develop the motivation and skills for lifelong learning.

	They make use of broadband internet and a virtual classroom using a central software. Learning by distance at the Open Access College occurs in a variety of ways. They have developed and use a range of teaching and learning methods, including:		They make use of broadband internet and a virtual classroom using a central software. Learning by distance at the Open Access College occurs in a variety of ways. They have developed and use a range of teaching and learning methods, including:
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	*Telephone or online lessons in small groups		*Telephone or online lessons in small groups
	*Specialised course booklets		*Specialised course booklets
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	*Face-to-face workshops, mini schools, camps and excursions		*Face-to-face workshops, mini schools, camps and excursions
	*Visits from teachers		*Visits from teachers
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	The Open Access College has its main campus at Port Augusta, commonly known as Campus of the Open Access College of Distance Education. It also has another campus at Marden in Adelaide.		The Open Access College has its main campus at Port Augusta, commonly known as Campus of the Open Access College of Distance Education. It also has another campus at Marden in Adelaide.
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	The Open Access College's website is http://www.openaccess.edu.au/index.html		The Open Access College's website is http://www.openaccess.edu.au/index.html
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NikkiCortoos: moved Open Access College School of the Air to Open Access College: Website does not mention school of the air

2012-04-27T09:38:05Z

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Tom Levec: Added Open Access College for Category of virtual schools for australia

2011-08-10T13:03:18Z

Added Open Access College for Category of virtual schools for australia

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The ''Open Access College School of the Air'' (OAC) supports interactive distance education of geographically remote and isolated students all accross Australia and admits students from Year 7. They consider themselves as leaders in flexible and online learning.

The Open Access College is an innovative South Australian Government distance education school offering students care and attention in a supportive environment. They provide learning opportunities for students who are unable to attend a local school or access curriculum in their own school.

Over 2500 students from reception to year 12, including adult re-entry, enrol with the Open Access College annually. Their flexible approach to teaching enables students to achieve their best while taking responsibility for their own learning. By studying with the Open Access College students develop the motivation and skills for lifelong learning.

They make use of broadband internet and a virtual classroom using a central software. Learning by distance at the Open Access College occurs in a variety of ways. They have developed and use a range of teaching and learning methods, including:
*Broadband internet virtual classrooms
*Telephone or online lessons in small groups
*Specialised course booklets
*Custom designed support materials including DVDs, CDs and activity kits
*Face-to-face workshops, mini schools, camps and excursions
*Visits from teachers

Communication between students and teachers is via post, email, phone or fax.

The Open Access College caters for students unable to either attend a local school or access curriculum in their own school. The Port Augusta campus caters for reception to year 7 and the Marden campus for reception to year 12 students.

The Open Access College has its main campus at Port Augusta, commonly known as Campus of the Open Access College of Distance Education. It also has another campus at Marden in Adelaide.




The Open Access College's website is http://www.openaccess.edu.au/index.html











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