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The Internet Age and Global Perspective
Created by: Cody D. - (Grade 12)
High School: Ledyard High School (CT)
Course: AP Physics C
Description: Cody, the 2010 1st place scholarship winner, displayed a strong, compelling grasp on global perspective through his AP Physics C course. In using the Internet to create websites viewable for students around the world, and discussing universal subject matter like science and math, Cody was able to clearly communicate with students across the globe in an effort to better understand the content. Congratulations Cody, a job well done!
A Worldly Mind
Created by: Olivia P. - (Grade 12)
High School: West Boylston Middle / High School (MA)
Course: Cultural Identity Through Literature: Understanding Place
Special Instructions: This project is a Powerpoint presentation. If you have powerpoint, click the image to the right, and then choose "Open" to view the presentation. If you don't have powerpoint, you can view the PDF version instead.
Description: Olivia gained a global experience by immersing herself in research around Iceland, a country she had previously known nothing about, for her Cultural Identity Through Literature course. Olivia's global experience will continue to grow as she "can’t wait to spread (her) research to other cultures."
Global Diversity
Created by: Kaci B. - (Grade 12)
High School: Simsbury High School (CT)
Course: Introduction to Psychology
Special Instructions: This project is a Powerpoint presentation. If you have powerpoint, click the image to the right, and then choose "Open" to view the presentation. If you don't have powerpoint, you can view the PDF version instead.
Description: Kaci has exemplified the global experience, having lived in six different cities throughout North America in her lifetime. VHS has helped Kaci continue on her global path, putting her in touch with students across the United States and reaching as far as Tanzania and Peru!
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Jason Ryan
Created by: VHS Student
High School: Barnegat High School
Semester: Spring 2009
Course: Democracy in America
Description: An Online learning advocate - Read about Jason’s introduction to and ultimately successful experience or incorporating online courses from VHS into his education.
Karen Jantzen
Created by: VHS Student
High School: Tri County High School
Semester: Spring 2009
Course: Peacemaking
Description: Peer to peer collaboration creates unique learning – Karen found the group discussions on various issues as facilitated by her VHS teacher to be a valuable addition to building understanding of the concepts covered in her courses.
Kasey Bellegarde
Created by: VHS Student
High School: Bellingham High School
Semester: Spring 2009
Course: The Golden Age of Classical Greece
Description: Scheduling and flexibility - Kasey found that VHS gave her the opportunity to study courses in a setting that was aligned to her personal learning style. In addition, as a student with many interests, participation in VHS courses enabled
her to balance her schedule.
Vikacha Phiri
Created by: VHS Student
High School: Chatham High School
Semester: Spring 2009
Course: Introduction to Psychology, Intro to Statistics, 20th Century Women Authors and Perspectives in Health
Description: Unlimited learning opportunity – Vickacha found her VHS course experiences liberating. Participating in courses with a diverse group of students from other high schools across the country and around the world added a global dimension and allowed her to gain knowledge from peers with different perspectives.
| VHS 2008 Scholarship Winners |
1st Place Scholarship Winner
VHS: Education on the Cutting Edge
Created by: Kendra M. - VHS Student
High School: Dover High School
Semester: Spring 2008
Course: AP Psychology
Description: Learn about Kendra’s view of the importance of VHS learning opportunities and its impact on her experiences.
2nd Place Scholarship Winner
VHS: Paving the Way to the Future
Created by: Rob B. - VHS Student
High School: Kimberly High School
Semester: Spring 2008
Course: AP Calculus
Description: Rob has been able to pursue his interest in advanced mathematics by taking VHS, AP Calculus BC online…a course his school does not offer.
3rd Place Scholarship Winner
VHS: Ideas Into Action, Action Into Service
Created by: Kelsey M. & Amanda M. - VHS Students
High School: Minisink Valley High School
Semester: Spring 2008
Course: Amanda: Constitutional Law
Kelsey: Mandarin Chinese
Description: Amanda and Kelsey share their perspective on reaching beyond course content and the learning opportunities provided by VHS.
Honorable Mention
VHS:Possibilities at your Fingertips
Created by: Monique - VHS Students
High School: Spaulding High School
Semester: Spring 2008
Course: History of Photography
Description: Monique is displaying her creativity with the use of sign language and skills she learned in a VHS Photography class.