New Website Coming Soon!

And another item from Thursday’s inbox…

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Exciting News! Have you heard? A new website is on the way! After months of hard work, we are excited to announce that it is almost time to unveil the new and improved FLVS.net! We will be launching the brand new website on September 18! What can you expect? Brand new, student-centered homepage Updated design and fresh look Reorganized navigation New myFLVS student center! For more information and a sneak peek of the new homepage and myFLVS Student Center, visit www.flvs.net/newlook today!

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You’re Invited: 2012 FLVS Virtual Open House!

Also from Thursday’s inbox…

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You’re Invited! Florida Virtual School® (FLVS®) is excited to bring you the 2012 Virtual Open House, a dynamic virtual event, on August 15th and 16th. The Virtual Open House is a great place to connect with FLVS staff, current students, and parents while learning about a variety of topics, all from the comfort of your own home or office. Learn more about: * The variety of options Florida Virtual School offers * How to make the most of your online learning experience * Exciting new courses and offerings * FLVS clubs and activities This online event is FREE, tell your friends and family to join you! Event hours are from 4pm-8pm ET each day, but you can come and go as you please!   Visit www.FLVS.com/VirtualOpenHouse to learn more.

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FLVS And Mawi Learning Offer New Leadership Course

From yesterday’s inbox…

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FLVS and Mawi Learning Offer New Leadership Course  Spread the word! Florida Virtual School now offers a Leadership Skills Development course for high school students! The elective course, offered in partnership with Mawi Learning, encourages students to explore their strengths and teaches learners how to take action, manage their time, and chart their goals. Instructors use proven leadership techniques to teach students about resolving conflict, working with others of diverse backgrounds, and finding solutions to problems.Mawi Learning is a leadership training organization that has worked with more than one million students and 1,000 schools. Founder Mawi Asgedom inspires students with his story of escaping civil war in Ethiopia, surviving three years in a Sudanese refugee camp, and then later graduating with honors from Harvard University.To learn more or to sign up, visit FLVS.net/leadership.  - The FLVS Team

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Don’t Miss Out on Fun Summer Offerings!

Also from yesterday’s inbox…

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The Studio by FLVS There is still time to register yourselves or your children for fun online summer offerings!*  Take a look at some of the exciting opportunities below, and visit www.studiobyflvs.com to register!   Live Workshops (middle-high school, adults): With the FLVS Live Workshop Series, you can sign up and attend live, online workshops on a variety of topics right from your computer. Topics include Digital photography 101, Beginning a Sketchbook, Homework Pizzazz, Cooking an Autumn Menu, Fabulous Felting, and the Power of Google Docs. REGISTER BY AUGUST 3rd! Click here for more.   Gamestar (recommended ages 10-14): Design your own video game with Gamestar Mechanic’s online summer game design program! REGISTER BY JULY 31st! Click here for more.   Elementary Camp on Demand (Pre-K-2nd grade with parent participation): Need some fun summer ideas for your children? FLVS is providing a special blended summer camp for children in Pre-K through 2nd grade. Create a salt-water wash, make a lemon lime slushy, and learn fun games like the cotton ball toss as your child learns about the environment. REGISTER BY JULY 13th! Click here for more. Sign up with friends and family today! Visit www.StudioByFLVS.com      * There are fees associated with workshops and camp offerings.

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TEDxOrlando – Julie Young – Florida Virtual School

This came through my Twitter feed earlier this week:

When I checked, I discovered that the video was about a year old, but I still wanted to pass it along…

Note this article from a few months ago was also posted in my Twitter stream a few hours later:

Making e-Learning Work: Insider Tips From a Virtual School