Beginning with the eSchool News.
These traits make online teachers successful
What are the qualities that help instructors succeed when teaching online? That was the focus of a lively discussion at the 14th annual Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning Nov. 6. | Read More
Also from the ASCD SmartBrief.
Online teachers need top communications skills
In addition to the traits shared by many successful teachers, those who work primarily online need to be clear communicators who set high expectations but can easily gain students’ trust, said educators at the International Conference on Online Learning. Rather than establishing distance as is often necessary in a classroom, online educators must constantly work to draw students in, one educator said. eSchool News (11/7)
And the DEC Weekly News.
Download Report: Online Learning Policy And Practice Survey: A Survey Of The States
Source: Center for Digital Education
In 2008, the Center for Digital Education conducted a review of state policy and programs to determine the status of online learning policy and practice across the United States. This report is underwritten by Blackboard and Pearson Education and produced with the advice and consultation of the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and the North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL).
Back to the regular Yahoo! News Alert for virtual school.
Virtual school aims to give boost
BBC News Sat, 08 Nov 2008 8:21 AM PST
A “virtual” school is launched in Cambridgeshire aimed at raising the achievements of children in care.
Homeschooling the Middle School Years
BellaOnline Sat, 08 Nov 2008 10:23 PM PST
An update on using the California Virtual Academy for my high functioning son on the autism spectrum.
PHOTOS: Florida Virtual School has big benefits for homeschoolers
Naples Daily News Sun, 09 Nov 2008 4:52 PM PST
Families that homeschool don’t like to be pushed around. That’s why the Florida Virtual School is a perfect fit for them, says Tammy Irwin, whose four daughters learn at home in Naples. “To be honest with you I don’t think that a lot of the homeschoolers realize the benefits (of the virtual school) because they are afraid to connect with the public schools at all,” Irwin said. “I don’t think …
Virtual school could make classrooms history
Orlando Sentinel Mon, 10 Nov 2008 1:16 AM PST
In Florida, virtual school could make classrooms history
Orlando Sentinel Mon, 10 Nov 2008 1:20 AM PST
Why more students are trying virtual classes
Everett Herald Mon, 10 Nov 2008 0:16 AM PST
LYNNWOOD — Jordyn Clark recently went to school barefoot, wearing shamrock boxer shorts and a T-shirt. Sitting at the kitchen table in her Lynnwood home, Jordyn logged onto her algebra class and began solving equations through the Edmonds School District’s new online program.
Why more students are trying virtual classes
Everett Herald Tue, 11 Nov 2008 7:08 AM PST
LYNNWOOD — Jordyn Clark recently went to school barefoot, wearing shamrock boxer shorts and a T-shirt. Sitting at the kitchen table in her Lynnwood home, Jordyn logged onto her algebra class and began solving equations through the Edmonds School District’s new online program.
Despite lawsuit, district pursues field financing
Lawrence Journal-World Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:10 PM PST
The Lawrence school board Monday night voted to enter into a loan agreement with global lender De Lage Landen to finance construction of new athletic fields at Lawrence High School, Free State High School and Lawrence Virtual School, formerly Centennial School. The loan, just over $8 million, will be paid over 10 years and supplements $3.8 million left over from a 2005 bond issue already …
West Bend schools to offer phy ed online
Greater Milwaukee Today Fri, 14 Nov 2008 7:19 AM PST
WEST BEND – Two health and physical education classes will be offered online next semester in the West Bend School District, marking its first venture into virtual education.
None from the Yahoo! News Alert for cyber school this week.
Moving on to the Google News Alert for virtual school.
PHOTOS: Florida Virtual School has big benefits for homeschoolers
Naples Daily News – Naples,FL,USA
By MATT CLARK (Contact) That’s why the Florida Virtual School is a perfect fit for them, says Tammy Irwin, whose four daughters learn at home in Naples. …
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Pupils go online and open ‘virtual school’
Cambridge Evening News – Cambridge,England,UK
Cambridgeshire Community College is a virtual school, which will monitor the progress and achievement of children in care, aged from three to 16. …
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‘Virtual schools are the future of education’
Chandigarh Newsline – Chandigarh,India
“Virtual schools are the future of education. With more and more schools adopting the smart way of teaching, the face of classroom teaching is changing. …
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School board begins termination process of principal
Leavenworth Times – Leavenworth,KS,USA
Harris said Thursday that Kevin Lunsford, principal of the Leavenworth Virtual School, has assumed the duties of principal at Howard Wilson. …
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As usual, there were no relevant items in the Google News Alert for cyber school.
