Another report that may be of interest, given the focus of some within K-12 online learning on Web 2.0 tools. Standard cautions and disclaimers apply.
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November 25, 2009
New White Paper: Using Web 2.0 for Educational Networking
Hear Directly from Parents Regarding Priorities for their Child’s Education
This showed up in my inbox yesterday. News of a new report that may be of interest to folks. As always, I advise you to consider the source when reading any results or recommendations.
| Learning in the 21st Century: Parents’ Perspectives, Parents’ Priorities |
A New Report from Blackboard and Project TomorrowBlackboard and Project Tomorrow®, a national education nonprofit group, have joined together to bring you the next report in our Education in the 21st Century series, Learning in the 21st Century: Parents’ Perspectives, Parents’ Priorities. This collection of reports includes data from the Speak Up Survey and sheds light on issues related to learning and leading in K-12 education. Through the Speak Up 2008 Survey, students offered vital recommendations for using technology to transform their school experiences. However, parents are also important, but often overlooked, stakeholders in education. Learning in the 21st Century: Parents’ Perspectives, Parents’ Priorities explores the views of parents on the role of technology in education and how well they believe schools are doing to prepare children for the jobs and careers of the future. Based upon the voices of over 21,000 parents collected through the Speak Up 2008 National Research Project, this landmark report investigates both the angst and the aspirations of parents on key education issues such as: Download the report today to hear responses to these questions and more. You can visit our Education in the 21st Century website to read more reports from Blackboard and Project Tomorrow. Blackboard K-12 helps districts deliver online learning solutions that are engaging and effective. If you have any questions or would like more information, please call us at 800.424.9299 ext 2427 or contact us online. |
Blogging About Virtual Schooling
Today we focus on entries generally related to K-12 online learning. Beginning with the thematic ones.
- Statewide Support for K 12 Online Learning Grows – David Nagel, THE Journal from Online Learning Update
- National Standards for Online Instructors from Teach Online
- Keeping Pace with K-12 Online Learning from Teaching and Developing Online
- A State-by-State Report Card on Ed Innovation from Teaching and Developing Online
- Getting Students More Learning Time Online from Teaching and Developing Online
- States boost access to online education from Virtual School News
- ‘Convergent education’ online learning comes together – Gregg W. Downey, eSchool News from Online Learning Update
- iNACOL’s Susan Patrick on Trends in eLearning – David Nagel, THE Journal from Online Learning Update
- 10.5 Million PreK-12 Students Will Attend Classes Online by 2014 – David Nagel, THE Journal from Online Learning Update
- DiigoNotes – iNACOL’s Susan Patrick on Trends in eLearning from Around the Corner-MGuhlin.org
- Poll: What is your job in K12 online education? from Online Educator
- Contingency Plans For Online Schools from 21stcenturyed.com
- Showing Up Is Half The Battle from 21stcenturyed.com
- Not the Only Disconnect from 21stcenturyed.com
- The student dropout crisis really bugs me from California Dreamin’ by Rob Darrow
- Online learning and the need for social opportunities from Clayton Christensen
- Education innovations overseas from Clayton Christensen
- The power of a heavyweight team to rethink education: A quest to learn from Clayton Christensen
- 10.5M PreK-12 students to take online courses by 2014, research firm predicts from Innosight Institute
- Florida Virtual School case study musings part II from Innosight Institute
- The decision: Build vs. buy from Innosight Institute
- The Link Between School Design and Quality Teaching from The Quick and the Ed
- Virtual Teachers -Don’t sit at a computer all day! from Shu-NCrew
- Increase Interaction Online from Shu-NCrew
- Online High School CEO Wins Prestigious Award at National K-12 Virtual School Symposium from Virtual School News
- The Pros And Cons Of Studying In An Online School from Virtual School News
- Online courses often pricier for students from Virtual School News
Then the geographic focus…
California
- Swine Flu School Closings Drive Students to Online Learning and Tutoring from Online Learning Update
- Military Spouse Trisha Ewalt of Littleton NH – Online High School’s DETC Outstanding Graduate from Allied Online High School Blog
Florida
- Like a game, but worth high school online learning credits – HANNAH SAMPSON, Miami Herald from Online Learning Update
- Like a game, but worth high school credits from Virtual School News
- 12-Year-Old Lakeland Actor Will Add His Voice to Macy’s Festivities from Virtual School News
- Online Learning schools chart new course – D. Aileen Dodd, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Online Learning Update
- More high school students are taking online learning courses – Julie Hubbard, Macon.com from Online Learning Update
- Bricks-and-Mortar Money for Virtual Schools? from The Quick and the Ed
- Download our brochure from The Virtual Education Blog
- Cyber schools: It’s time for them to be considered mainstream from The Virtual Education Blog
Minnesota
- More High School Students Learning Online – Mankato Fox 12 from Online Learning Update
- Building a digital classroom: Online learning options are growing from Virtual School News
- Cyber school founder gets $3 million to cut ties from Virtual School News
- Online Learning: In a class of his own – TIM ENGLE, Bismark Tribune from Online Learning Update
- Analysis: Mo. cuts could unplug online learning school – DAVID A. LIEB, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from Online Learning Update
- Missouri Expands Statewide Online Education Offerings – Scott Aronowitz, THE Journal from Online Learning Update
- Online learning students go to school without being in school – Tim Engle, PhysOrg.com from Online Learning Update
- Budget cuts threaten Missouri virtual school from Virtual School News
- Using online learning technology to teach technology – Betsy Friedrich, Omaha World-Herald from Online Learning Update
- Hundreds of Washoe Co. students forego classroom for online learning – Victoria Campbell, News 4 from Online Learning Update
- Military Tries Out Virtual Schools from Teaching and Developing Online
New Jersey
- Students discovering online learning through collaboration – Kristen Alloway, The Star-Ledger from Online Learning Update
- Online learning offerings in schools expand – Philip D. Brown, Richmond County Daily Journal from Online Learning Update
Oregon
- Online learning offerings keep Yakima students in school – ADRIANA JANOVICH, Associated Press from Online Learning Update
Texas [Note that some of these may not seem related to Texas, however, Miguel has been completing the TxVSN training and blogging about it - and I believe many of these entries are related to that training.]
- Creating an Oasis of Virtual Learning: 7 Steps to Avoiding the Mirage #moodle from Around the Corner-MGuhlin.org
- DiigoNotes – Online Courses from Around the Corner-MGuhlin.org
- onCUE Publishes Moodle Article from Around the Corner-MGuhlin.org
- DiigoNotes – Implementing performance assessment in the classroom from Around the Corner-MGuhlin.org
- Cheating in Online Student Assessment: Beyond Plagiarism from Around the Corner-MGuhlin.org
- Online Learning Policies from Around the Corner-MGuhlin.org
- TxDLA Extends Proposal Deadline to October 30 from Around the Corner-MGuhlin.org
- Ed Tech October 2009 Newsletter from Things from my mind…
Washington
- Internet changes course of learning: More K-12 students drawn to flexibility, options of online learning – Jody Lawrence-Turner, the Spokesman from Online Learning Update
- Kelso schools to open ‘Virtual Academy’ from Virtual School News
- Online school adjusts course from Virtual School News
- Racine Unified parents can access online learning resources for free – LINDSAY FIORI, Journal-Times from Online Learning Update
- Virtual school advocates hopeful about Obama visit from Virtual School News
And internationally we have:
- Calgary students might soon be able to put their iPods to use for online learning in the classroom – Shannon Montgomery, Candadian Press from Online Learning Update
Denmark
Scotland
Sevenstar News Brief
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November 24, 2009
Seeking Non-US K-12 Online Teacher Blogger
This was posted to the iNACOL forums earlier today…
Hi, we are seeking a K12 online teacher outside of the U.S. to be a founding contributor to our new blog on the same topic. No compensation involved, but you have the opportunity to inform thousands of others in the field. Requirements, minimum of 1 blog post per month, 2-3 paragraphs.
Email Lisa Dawley lisadawley-at-boisestate-dot-edu, include link to your current blog, if available.
Thank you!
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Lisa Dawley, Ph.D.
Professor & Chair
Dept. of Educational Technology
Boise State University
lisadawley-at-boisestate-dot-edu
Darren, may be something of interest for you or one of your teachers?
