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Why Online?

Benefits to Students

  • Personalized and individualized learning plans
  • Provides opportunities for students to develop 21st century skills
  • Keeps students engaged in and excited about learning
  • Provides alternative learning opportunities including choices
    • Online, virtual learning
    • Some face-to-face instruction
    • Traditional independent study using District adopted curriculum
  • Flexible, differentiated experience
  • Fosters cooperation and interaction among diverse and geographically dispersed students.
  • Provides for socialization and collaboration opportunities through:
  • Hands-on, interactive activities in class
  • Band/music
  • Library programs
  • Visual and performing arts
  • Provides flexible schedules for students
  • More engagement, time on task and more productivity
  • Receives one on one support from instructor
  • Learning management system guides student through the curriculum using formative assessment:
    •  Students move faster when they demonstrate mastery of concepts
    •  Students may move slower when more practice is needed
  • Access to District services

Research and Links

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