Another series from Darren over at Teaching and Developing Online. Not sure if he is finished yet, but there appears to be a new series on the go (which I’ll post when I think he’s done), so I think he may be.
Also note that these may be a follow-up or a series related to the earlier Series – Paulsen Quotes.
Beginning with the DEC Weekly News.
Distance Learning Coming To All Alabama High Schools
Source: cbs42.com
All Alabama high schools will soon be outfitted with distance learning technology that makes classes available to students from one end of the state to the other.
http://www.distance-educator.com/dnews/Article15954.phtml
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Online High School Expanding To Meet Arizona’s Growing Demand For Online Education
Source: redorbit.com
Lake Havasu Unified School District is expanding Havasuonline, the online program of its Performing Plus high school, to serve more students statewide. The expansion is being spurred by the growing demand for the program, which has achieved recognition for its academic rigor, highly experienced teachers, and commitment to partnering with parents to help each child succeed.
http://www.distance-educator.com/dnews/Article15953.phtml
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The New Class: Local Districts Leading The Online Learning Trend
Source: winonadailynews.com
The gravel road, the puppies gated in the yard and the horses grazing in the distance are tell-tale surroundings of a rural Winona County home, not a school.
http://www.distance-educator.com/dnews/Article15952.phtml
Back to the regular Yahoo! News Alert for virtual school.
Scholarship program creates virtual K-14 system in Houston County
Dothan Eagle Sun, 13 Jul 2008 5:42 AM PDT
Le’Anne Almond is a hard worker. A 2008 graduate of Northview High School, Almond maintained an A-B average while working about 20 hours per week at the Great American Cookie Company at Wiregrass Commons Mall.
School renewal boss promises virtual learning
KableNET Tue, 15 Jul 2008 5:22 AM PDT
Tim Byles, chief executive of Partnerships for Schools (PfS), told a hearing of Parliament’s Children, Schools and Families Committee on 14 July 2008 that IT contractors have made “substantial investment” in the development of virtual learning systems, designed to support teaching and learning, as part of the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme.
Online school explores outside the classroom
Daily Sparks Tribune Mon, 14 Jul 2008 5:18 PM PDT
With the possible opening of the new online high school, Insight School of Nevada this fall, virtual technology may be replacing the classroom.
Virtual school, real meeting
Ironwood Daily Globe Wed, 16 Jul 2008 9:04 AM PDT
Informational meeting set for July 31 at Hurley K-12 School
Online school explores outside the classroom
Daily Sparks Tribune Tue, 15 Jul 2008 7:18 PM PDT
With the possible opening of the new online high school, Insight School of Nevada this fall, virtual technology may be replacing the classroom.
Virtual Math and Science Camps Excite Students, Promote Learning
PR Newswire via Yahoo! News Wed, 16 Jul 2008 6:28 AM PDT
Whens the last time your middle school student was working on a math or science assignment until late in the evening — in the summer? Or said I learned and learned so when I took the post-test I knew everything, as one student said last summer?
McCain’s Education Plan Includes a Policy Departure
The New York Sun Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:48 PM PDT
If elected president, Senator McCain would support private school vouchers, give full funding to the federal No Child Left Behind law, and push for an expansion of “virtual schools,” the Republican candidate said yesterday in unveiling his education plan during a speech to the NAACP. The promise to “fully fund” No Child Left Behind was a departure; previously Mr. McCain has said he would freeze …
School Committee briefs
Harvard Hillside Fri, 18 Jul 2008 5:45 AM PDT
Virtual High School Program returns At its July 8 meeting, the School Committee, Superintendent of Schools Thomas Jefferson and finance director and school business manager Lorraine Leonard discussed a number of issues and fielded questions on several subjects, controversial and otherwise.
Next the Yahoo! News Alert for cyber school.
Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School awards diplomas to local grads
Reading Eagle Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:30 PM PDT
© 2008 Reading Eagle Company, All Rights Reserved Serving the Berks County community and surrounding areas for over 130 years! This site contains links to other Internet sites.
PA Cyber Charter School Graduates Diverse Class of 2008
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance Thu, 17 Jul 2008 9:39 AM PDT
From a conservatory bassoon major to a tattoo artist, the 662 members of the PA Cyber Charter School Class of 2008 demonstrate the diversity of students who choose an online education.
Moving to the Google News Alert for virtual school.
Disruptive learning
Seattle Post Intelligencer – USA
… Virtual Academy, a public online educational model based out of the Steilacoom School District for K-8, and Monroe School District for high school. …
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Virtual school benefits underestimated
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette – Fort Wayne,IN,USA
These respondents are likely unaware of what a virtual school environment actually is. When they think of virtual schools, they may envision a child sitting …
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Gas prices fuel rise in virtual field trips
eSchool News – Bethesda,MD,USA
Students enrolled in the Florida Virtual School (FLVS) have the opportunity to participate in numerous virtual field trips, said Cindy Knoblauch, …
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Idaho charter school hopes to expand
Fort Mills Times – Fort Mill,SC,USA
Students who finish the eighth grade at Sandpoint Charter School are now limited to attending Sandpoint High School, virtual academies and private schools.
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SCS ponders creation of high school
Bonner County Daily Bee – Sandpoint,ID,USA
Once Sandpoint Charter students complete the eighth grade, their choices for attending high school are limited to Sandpoint High School, Idaho’s virtual …
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Scholarship program creates virtual K-14 system in Houston County
TMCnet – USA
A 2008 graduate of Northview High School, Almond maintained an AB average while working about 20 hours per week at the Great American Cookie Company at …
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Scholarship program creates virtual K-14 system in Houston County
Dothan Eagle – Dothan,AL,USA
By Jim Cook A 2008 graduate of Northview High School, Almond maintained an AB average while working about 20 hours per week at the Great American Cookie …
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Finally, the Google News Alert for cyber school.
Districts spend more on cyber schools as enrollment grows
Citizens Voice – Wilkes-Barre,PA,USA
Taylor’s mother, Qiuana Taylor, loves the control the cyber school gives her over not only what her children learn and how they are performing, …
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Penn State Wilkes-Barre students will see tuition hike
News Item – Shamokin,PA,USA
For the first time, Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School has adopted a practice local school districts has done for years — announcing a graduation list. …
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This was posted in one of the NACOL forums earlier today.
The North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL) is pleased to announce the release of Using Online Learning for At-Risk Students and Credit Recovery, the second report in the 2008 Promising Practices in Online Learning series, researching and highlighting case studies and promising practices for K-12 online learning.Susan Patrick, President of NACOL, states, “When students are struggling, online learning opens new pathways to success. Online learning is expanding access and opportunities for schools to offer engaging alternative programs to build knowledge and skills – helping students become ready for graduation and prepare them for new opportunities in lifelong learning.”
As online programs increasingly focus on at-risk students and credit recovery, educators are finding new ways for reaching students and understanding how to overcome specific issues. This promising practices paper explores the issues and solutions for credit recovery through online learning case studies.
According to author John Watson, of Evergreen Consulting Associates, “As online learning moves past the early adopter phase, the growth of online programs focused on at-risk students or credit recovery has redefined how educational technology can be used to address the needs of all students, from advanced students in search of Advanced Placement or dual-credit courses, to at-risk students trying to find the right instructional mix to fit their learning styles.”
The NACOL Promising Practices in Online Learning Series is supported by K12 Inc., Apex Learning, Florida Virtual School, and Connections Academy.
Beginning with the ASCD SmartBrief.
Online summer classes help free up teens’ time
In some Texas districts, students who are traveling, working or taking other classes are using online summer courses to catch up or free up room for electives during the school year. “I wanted to be able to pursue my interests instead of wasting a class period on an easy class,” said Kody Jackson, 18, who is taking a health class online this summer so he can take AP chemistry, orchestra and tennis in the coming school year. The Dallas Morning News (7/4)
Back to the regular Yahoo! News Alert for virtual school.
Next the Yahoo! News Alert for cyber school.
Cyber School enrollment growth leads to school expansion
Times News Wed, 09 Jul 2008 6:07 AM PDT
Commonwealth Connections Academy announces new Lehighton office
Moving on to the Google News Alert for virtual school.
FEATURE-Technology reshapes America’s classrooms
Reuters – USA
By Jason Szep BOSTON, Mass., June 7 (Reuters) – From online courses to kid-friendly laptops and virtual teachers, technology is spreading in America’s …
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Technology reshapes America’s classrooms
Reuters – USA
By Jason Szep BOSTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) – From online courses to kid-friendly laptops and virtual teachers, technology is spreading in America’s …
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The new class: Local districts leading the online learning trend
Winona Daily News – Winona,MN,USA
Because more than half of Houston’s students are online students, the district does not draw any money from the home districts of its virtual school …
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Finally, the Google News Alert for cyber school.
Local school districts eye cyber program
The Citizen’s Voice – PA,USA
Although the program is intended to keep cyber students with the districts, Fred Miller, communications director at Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, …
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It’s come to this: Taking gym class online
Philadelphia Daily News – Philadelphia,PA,USA
About 600 students are enrolled at Pennsylvania Learners Online, a cyber charter school where online gym is a requirement, and 12 others are enrolled in a …
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Smaller, lighter, faster
Frederick News Post (subscription) – Frederick,MD,USA
Instead of attending a public high school, she takes classes online via cyber school. “I have our whole motorhome set up for the internet,” Randy said. …
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School districts balance the books, many increase taxes
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review – Pittsburgh,PA,USA
Reilly and several other business managers said the cost of cyber charter schools continues to increase. Health care and other insurance also have continued …
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12 Unique Blogs Are Written By Professors
Virtual School Meanderings 