Sentences with phrase «virtual school curriculum»

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With boards ranging from grade - specific collections like First Grade Fun, Second Grade Smiles, and Third Grade Troop to boards devoted to specific core curriculum subjects and themes (e.g., science, math, robotics) or grade ranges (e.g., middle school science), teachers have raced onto the Pinterest scene, virtual thumbtacks and staplers at the ready, and are actively pinning away.

Ron Packard, founder and CEO of K12, a curriculum provider whose services in 2007 reached over 25,000 students through virtual schools in 16 states and the District of Columbia, has been «shocked» by opposition coming from HSLDA.

Virtual ecosystems and technology - enhanced curricula can build a deeper scientific literacy in middle - schoolers

What will schools, teachers, and curriculum developers need to do for virtual reality to live up to the hype?

Families choose virtual schools for many reasons: curriculum quality or focus, individualized instruction, flexible scheduling, interest in technology, and more.

Not surprisingly, these approaches are outmoded in this new world and can end up hamstringing virtual schools by tying them to existing authorization regimes, salary schedules, certification requirements, textbook adoption processes, curriculum development processes, assessment procedures, and accreditation regimens.

The EcoMOD (Model / Modify, Observe, Design) project will build on and extend our prior EcoMUVE curriculum for middle school, using a design - based research approach to combine an immersive virtual environment with hands - on interactive modeling through a scaffolded computational interface.

Camron is enrolled in the FLVS full - time virtual instruction option for elementary school students and follows an accelerated curriculum for gifted students.

Museums, libraries, community centers and after - school programs have designed physical and virtual «makerspaces» to host communities of supportive peers and mentors invested in creating everything from nail polish design and webpages to jewelry and robots... and now, even school curriculum.

As the world of online education continues to evolve, brick - and - mortar schools are incorporating digital curricula and virtual teachers into their classrooms in ways that have surprised even e-learning advocates, according to findings in Technology Counts 2009, Education Week's annual report on the state of education technology, released on March 26, 2009.

It covers the influence the common - core academic standards are likely to have on building the online curricula of the future, the growing emphasis on teaching social skills to virtual school students, how schools are building courses that blend face - to - face and online learning, and the evolving role of e-assessments.

In 2014, the online charter school Primavera Technical Learning Center paid a flat fee of $ 12.2 million for software and curriculum services to The American Virtual Academy, a for - profit company owned by the school's charter holder.

Braund and Reiss (2006) argued that to create a more authentic science curriculum requires learning both in and out of school, particularly capitalizing on virtual worlds through information technologies.

They have invested hundreds of millions of dollars creating charter and virtual schools, de-professionalizing teaching, manipulating standards and curriculum, eliminating libraries and art, music, and P.E. classes, promoting larger class sizes, and legislating policy initiatives that defund schools.

EdOptions Academy provides the flexibility to fit learning into busy summer schedules with a fully accredited virtual school experience with anytime, anywhere access to mobile - friendly, engaging curriculum.

An independent, tuition - free virtual public charter school operated by the School District of Waukesha, eAchieve Academy features a flexible, individualized approach to learning integrated in a rigorous, engaging online curriculum with extraordinary support from experienced, Wisconsin - certified teaschool operated by the School District of Waukesha, eAchieve Academy features a flexible, individualized approach to learning integrated in a rigorous, engaging online curriculum with extraordinary support from experienced, Wisconsin - certified teaSchool District of Waukesha, eAchieve Academy features a flexible, individualized approach to learning integrated in a rigorous, engaging online curriculum with extraordinary support from experienced, Wisconsin - certified teachers.

The World Virtual School Project (WVS) is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State Office of Overseas Schools; to assist participating schools and regions in terms of curriculum quality and continuity, opportunities for collaboration, progressive professional deveSchools; to assist participating schools and regions in terms of curriculum quality and continuity, opportunities for collaboration, progressive professional deveschools and regions in terms of curriculum quality and continuity, opportunities for collaboration, progressive professional developm...

Because Michigan Virtual Charter Academy is part of the public school system, there is no charge for the curriculum.

He was traditionally homeschooled for 10 years, but now attends Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy (LAVCA), a public charter school that uses the K12 online curriculum to offer students in grades K - 12 an innovative learning environment.

eAchieve Academy is a virtual charter school that provides the same traditional curriculum as a brick - and - mortar school with greater schedule flexibility.

2011 CODiE Award finalist in 2 categories: Best Mathematics Instructional Solution, the best instructional solution for mathematics curriculum and content; and Best Virtual School Solution for Students, recognizing the educational solution that best delivers courses online

The options include private or parochial school tuition, textbooks, tutors, homeschool curriculum, public school and virtual online classes, education therapy, AP or college admission exams and college tuition.

(K12 is a national online program that offers virtual schooling and curriculum in a variety of areas.)

Jason Neiffer is the assistant director / curriculum director of the Montana Digital Academy, Montana's state virtual school that provides supplemental online courses to students across Big Sky Country.

Selecting a virtual school where the curriculum and content lessons are predesigned may be a critical factor in selecting a school.

In short, state virtual schools are searching of new paradigm that allows the programs to be sustainable and relevant as online learning becomes an integral part of the curriculum and educational experience of every student, teacher and district in their respective states.

The use of digital curriculum is increasing rapidly in K - 12 schools — both within traditional classrooms and through the addition of virtual school programs.

Join Michelle Rutherford and Kathie Bach and learn best practices behind implementing a successful blended, hybrid, and virtual summer school program using digital curriculum.

Retain students and per pupil funding by establishing your own virtual school with Edgenuity's standards - aligned curriculum and virtual instructors.

We offer a full suite of Idaho virtual learning courses that includes over 300 core curriculum, AP ®, honors, dual credit, credit recovery, and elective courses for middle and high school students.

We offer a full suite of Maryland virtual learning courses that includes over 300 core curriculum, AP ®, honors, elective, dual credit, and concept and credit recovery courses for middle and high school students.

Other schools have experimented with innovative teaching methods, including curriculum focused on AP coursework or even virtual learning.

In addition to our regular curriculum, GEE Preparatory offers internships and mentoring opportunities with local businesses, as well as field trips, clubs, and other extracurricular activities, setting GEE Preparatory apart from other alternative education programs or virtual schools, all at no cost to the student.

Learn how Simi Valley Unified School District engaged its teachers» union in the decision to use digital curriculum as a method for increasing teacher effectiveness, increasing the graduation rate, and to implement successful summer school and virtual school digital curriculum proSchool District engaged its teachers» union in the decision to use digital curriculum as a method for increasing teacher effectiveness, increasing the graduation rate, and to implement successful summer school and virtual school digital curriculum proschool and virtual school digital curriculum proschool digital curriculum programs.

K12 will provide comprehensive wraparound services targeted to individual student needs and for the benefit of the school community: development of strong community within the virtual academy; access to the best and most current virtual instruction curriculum, assessment and instruction based on solid research; customizing each student's education to their own individual learning plan; academic success at the school and individual student levels resulting from teachers» instruction and constant monitoring of student growth and achievement with interventions as needed; national and local parent trainings and networking; frequent (i.e., every two to three week) teacher / parent communication through emails and scheduled meetings; establishment of unique settings for students and parents to interact; connecting students on a regular basis with students across the United States in similar virtual academies and across the world through networking and K12 national competitions (e.g., art contest and spelling bees) and International Clubs; access to the entire K12 suite of services and instructional curriculum (currently including K12, Aventa, A +, and powerspeak12) to include world languages, credit recovery courses, remedial courses, and AP courses; participation in a national advanced learners programs; a comprehensive Title I program that will provide additional services for students; school led trips, for example, visits to colleges, grade level specific trips such as student summer trips overseas, etc.; School prom; school graduation ceremonies; national college guidance through a network of K12 counselors; school community service opportunities; student developed student body council; school extracurricular activities: possibilities would include the development of a golf club, chess club, bowlingschool community: development of strong community within the virtual academy; access to the best and most current virtual instruction curriculum, assessment and instruction based on solid research; customizing each student's education to their own individual learning plan; academic success at the school and individual student levels resulting from teachers» instruction and constant monitoring of student growth and achievement with interventions as needed; national and local parent trainings and networking; frequent (i.e., every two to three week) teacher / parent communication through emails and scheduled meetings; establishment of unique settings for students and parents to interact; connecting students on a regular basis with students across the United States in similar virtual academies and across the world through networking and K12 national competitions (e.g., art contest and spelling bees) and International Clubs; access to the entire K12 suite of services and instructional curriculum (currently including K12, Aventa, A +, and powerspeak12) to include world languages, credit recovery courses, remedial courses, and AP courses; participation in a national advanced learners programs; a comprehensive Title I program that will provide additional services for students; school led trips, for example, visits to colleges, grade level specific trips such as student summer trips overseas, etc.; School prom; school graduation ceremonies; national college guidance through a network of K12 counselors; school community service opportunities; student developed student body council; school extracurricular activities: possibilities would include the development of a golf club, chess club, bowlingschool and individual student levels resulting from teachers» instruction and constant monitoring of student growth and achievement with interventions as needed; national and local parent trainings and networking; frequent (i.e., every two to three week) teacher / parent communication through emails and scheduled meetings; establishment of unique settings for students and parents to interact; connecting students on a regular basis with students across the United States in similar virtual academies and across the world through networking and K12 national competitions (e.g., art contest and spelling bees) and International Clubs; access to the entire K12 suite of services and instructional curriculum (currently including K12, Aventa, A +, and powerspeak12) to include world languages, credit recovery courses, remedial courses, and AP courses; participation in a national advanced learners programs; a comprehensive Title I program that will provide additional services for students; school led trips, for example, visits to colleges, grade level specific trips such as student summer trips overseas, etc.; School prom; school graduation ceremonies; national college guidance through a network of K12 counselors; school community service opportunities; student developed student body council; school extracurricular activities: possibilities would include the development of a golf club, chess club, bowlingschool led trips, for example, visits to colleges, grade level specific trips such as student summer trips overseas, etc.; School prom; school graduation ceremonies; national college guidance through a network of K12 counselors; school community service opportunities; student developed student body council; school extracurricular activities: possibilities would include the development of a golf club, chess club, bowlingSchool prom; school graduation ceremonies; national college guidance through a network of K12 counselors; school community service opportunities; student developed student body council; school extracurricular activities: possibilities would include the development of a golf club, chess club, bowlingschool graduation ceremonies; national college guidance through a network of K12 counselors; school community service opportunities; student developed student body council; school extracurricular activities: possibilities would include the development of a golf club, chess club, bowlingschool community service opportunities; student developed student body council; school extracurricular activities: possibilities would include the development of a golf club, chess club, bowlingschool extracurricular activities: possibilities would include the development of a golf club, chess club, bowling club.

Remember, the primary advantage of institutions like the Florida Virtual School is they take kids through the curriculum at their own pace.

Mandate all deformers in Florida, Washington DC, New York and beyond to disclose kickbacks and profits related to financial conflicts of interest with testing conglomerates, the in - the - box mass - produced curriculum industry, lobbyists, charter schools, virtual schools, technology vendors, TFA, and family members.

Odysseyware ® Academy is a fully accredited, private virtual school for grades 3 - 12 that leverages Odysseyware core, CTE, elective, and AP ® curriculum.

She argues that school reformers assume that schools can do more to address poverty than is realistic, that accountability policies encourage narrowing of the curriculum and teaching to the test, that vouchers have accumulated no significant evidence of effectiveness, that «virtual charter schools» are a ripoff of taxpayers, and that there are more effective policy solutions that are far from test - based accountability and «school choice» policies: social services for poor families, early childhood education, protecting the autonomy of teachers and elected school boards, reducing class sizes, eliminating for - profit companies and chains from operating charter schools, and aggressively fighting racial and socioeconomic segregation in schools.

Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (NH) For 5th to 12th graders, this statewide online charter school is redefining «school» to mean wherever learning occurs, whether in a classroom, online, or in the community through VLACS Aspire, a 100 % self - paced competency - based approach (rather than a course - based curriculum) that harnesses the face - to - face learning potential of internships, service - learning, and distributed learning team - based proSchool (NH) For 5th to 12th graders, this statewide online charter school is redefining «school» to mean wherever learning occurs, whether in a classroom, online, or in the community through VLACS Aspire, a 100 % self - paced competency - based approach (rather than a course - based curriculum) that harnesses the face - to - face learning potential of internships, service - learning, and distributed learning team - based proschool is redefining «school» to mean wherever learning occurs, whether in a classroom, online, or in the community through VLACS Aspire, a 100 % self - paced competency - based approach (rather than a course - based curriculum) that harnesses the face - to - face learning potential of internships, service - learning, and distributed learning team - based proschool» to mean wherever learning occurs, whether in a classroom, online, or in the community through VLACS Aspire, a 100 % self - paced competency - based approach (rather than a course - based curriculum) that harnesses the face - to - face learning potential of internships, service - learning, and distributed learning team - based projects.

She was involved with overseeing curriculum development and coordinating various efforts in the areas of reading / language arts, early childhood, mathematics, science, social studies, gifted, advanced placement, foreign language, visual and performing arts, library media, textbooks, the Mississippi Virtual Public School, and Response to Interventions (RtI).

With flexible educational services uniquely - suited to providing a 21st century education and student - centered curriculum designed to engage a diverse range or learners, Odysseyware Academy is the optimum virtual solution for your school.

Halifax Regional School Board Virtual Library Learning Commons Conference Board of Canada: Employability Skills 2000 + Nova Scotia Curriculum: Principles of Learning QSLiN: CLA Library Learning Commons Digital Badges

Michigan Virtual works with school districts across the state to supplement their curricula with online courses.

Lauren Bailey, the blended learning lab teacher at Northridge Middle School (NMS), leverages Edmentum Courseware for digital curriculum and EdOptions Academy for completely virtual courses in her blended learning lab.

Florida's virtual schools and programs provide high quality online instruction and curriculum, which meet state and national standards, and are held accountable for student and school performance.

She researched different virtual school options and determined that eAchieve Academy offered the strongest teacher - led curriculum.