Company

LOGO

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The WORLDof

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Agenda

1. Virtual Learning

2. Benefits Virtual Learning

3. Challenges of Virtual Learning

4. Creating an Effective Virtual Learning Program

5. Web Links

6. References

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What is Virtual Schooling?

• Courses through internet or web-based methods • 32 states currently have full time virtual schools• 50 States have some online or blended course

opportunities• Various models of integration• State funding• In 2006 Michigan became the first state to

require online learning for high school graduation.

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Benefits

• Educational access• Learner driven• High quality learning opportunities• Teacher and student collaboration• Use of Web 2.0 tools and time

management skills

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Challenges

• Plagiarism and cheating• Start up for virtual schools $2,000 to

$1000,000• Professional Development for training

teachers • Students need to be disciplined and self-

motivated• No face to face contact• Less social interaction between students

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The Virtual Learning Environment

What would a virtual school look like at our school?

Facilitator

Internet TechnologyCoordinators

StudentTeachers

Virtual LearningAdministrators

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Creating an Effective Virtual Learning Program

• Wise resource allocation• Educators must receive comprehensive

preparation and support• Provide technical infrastructure and support• Give parents and students information to

make informed decisions about virtual schooling

• Develop accountability mechanisms to ensure learning is taking place

» National Education Association Online Teaching Guide

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Links

• http://www.worldwidelearn.com/education-articles/benefits-of-online-learning.htm

• http://distancelearn.about.com/od/distancelearning101/p/Online-Education.htm

• http://www.inacol.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/iNACOL_FastFacts_Feb2013.pdf

• http://www.nea.org/assets/docs/onlineteachguide.pdf

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References

Barbour, M. K., & Reeves, T. C. (2009). The reality of virtual schools: A review of the literature. Computers and Education, 52(2), 402-416.

Clark, T. (2007). Virtual and distance education in North American schools. In M. G. Moore, Handbook of Distance Education, pp. 473-490. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.

iNACOL. (2013, February ). Fast Facts about Online Learning , Retrieved from http://www.inacol.org/cms/wpcontent/uploads/2013/04/iNACOL_FastFacts_Feb2013.pdf

National Education Association. Guide to Teaching Online Courses. Washington D.C.: External Partnerships and Advocacy. Retrieved From http://www.nea.org/assets/docs/onlineteachguide.pdf

Watson, J. F., Murin, A., Vashaw, L., Gemin, B., & Rapp, C. (2011). Keeping pace with K-12 online learning: A review of state-level policy and practice. Evergreen, CO: Evergreen Education Group. Retrieved from http://kpk12.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/KeepingPace2011.pdf

What are the potential benefits of online learning?. ((n.d.)). Retrieved from http://www.worldwidelearn.com/education-articles/benefits-of-online-learning.htm

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References

Barbour, M. K., & Reeves, T. C. (2009). The reality of virtual schools: A review of the literature. Computers and Education, 52(2), 402-416.

Clark, T. (2007). Virtual and distance education in North American schools. In M. G. Moore, Handbook of Distance Education, pp. 473-490. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.

iNACOL. (2013, February ). Fast Facts about Online Learning , Retrieved from http://www.inacol.org/cms/wpcontent/uploads/2013/04/iNACOL_FastFacts_Feb2013.pdf

National Education Association. Guide to Teaching Online Courses. Washington D.C.: External Partnerships and Advocacy. Retrieved From http://www.nea.org/assets/docs/onlineteachguide.pdf

Watson, J. F., Murin, A., Vashaw, L., Gemin, B., & Rapp, C. (2011). Keeping pace with K-12 online learning: A review of state-level policy and practice. Evergreen, CO: Evergreen Education Group. Retrieved from http://kpk12.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/KeepingPace2011.pdf

What are the potential benefits of online learning?. ((n.d.)). Retrieved from http://www.worldwidelearn.com/education-articles/benefits-of-online-learning.htm