E-Learning
Classroom Technology
Schools Factor E-Courses Into the Daily Learning Mix
Educators say 鈥榟ybrid鈥� approach is taking off because it offers academic classes not otherwise available to many students.
Teaching
E-Learning Delivery Debated
Experts weigh "anytime, anywhere" learning approach versus fixed time frames for classes.
Standards & Accountability
Accreditation Is Seen as High Priority
But experts say evaluating virtual programs requires an understanding of the unique characteristics of online schools.
College & Workforce Readiness
District Innovates to Address Dropout Problem
A cyber high school is having success re-engaging dropouts and at-risk students, earning the school system state funds tied to enrollment.
Classroom Technology
Sustaining Funding Seen as Challenge for Online Ed.
Experts in virtual education say new funding approaches should have the money follow the student.
Curriculum
E-Curriculum Builders Seek a Personalized Approach
Creating the flexibility to address students' varying academic abilities is seen as a key feature of high-quality online curricula.
States
E-Learning in All Shapes and Sizes
Distinguishing between the wide variety of virtual schools and online-learning programs available involves understanding the type of operational control.
IT Infrastructure & Management
Web Conferencing Finds Elementary School Niche
Even teachers who aren't tech-savvy are learning to forge virtual links between their students and children in other states and countries.
Education
Report Roundup
Hybrid Learning
A case study of a "hybrid learning" program in Wichita, Kan., finds that the district's graduation rate has risen 8 percent since the program began in 1999.
School & District Management
Study: Library Computers Serve Key Ed. Role
A third of U.S. residents ages 14 and older use Internet access at public libraries to do homework, look for jobs, and other tasks.
College & Workforce Readiness
Video Essays Play as Auditions for College
But skeptics of the new admissions approach worry it could overshadow academic achievements.
Ed-Tech Policy
National Broadband Plan Addresses K-12 Needs
The new FCC report recommends changes to the E-rate program and removal of policy barriers to online learning.
Curriculum
E-Learning Seeks a Custom Fit
Many experts say online courses are especially suited to provide students with a personalized learning experience.
School Climate & Safety
Student ID Cards Sport New Digital Features
Technological upgrades of student identification cards are forcing schools to balance use with privacy considerations.