1. Company
LOGO
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The WORLD
of

2. 2
Agenda
1. Virtual Learning
2. Benefits Virtual Learning
3. Challenges of Virtual Learning
4. Creating an Effective Virtual Learning Program
5. Web Links
6. References

3. 3
What is Virtual Schooling?
• Courses through internet or web-based methods
• 32 states currently have full time virtual schools
• 50 States have some online or blended course
opportunities
• Various models of integration
• State funding
• In 2006 Michigan became the first state to
require online learning for high school
graduation.

4. 4
Benefits
• Educational access
• Learner driven
• High quality learning opportunities
• Teacher and student collaboration
• Use of Web 2.0 tools and time
management skills

5. 5
Challenges
• Plagiarism and cheating
• Start up for virtual schools $2,000 to
$1000,000
• Professional Development for training
teachers
• Students need to be disciplined and self-
motivated
• No face to face contact
• Less social interaction between students

6. 6
What would a virtual school look
like at our school?
Facilitator
Internet Technology
Coordinators
Student
Teachers
Virtual Learning
Administrators

7. 7
Creating an Effective Virtual
Learning Program
• Wise resource allocation
• Educators must receive comprehensive
preparation and support
• Provide technical infrastructure and support
• Give parents and students information to
make informed decisions about virtual
schooling
• Develop accountability mechanisms to
ensure learning is taking place
» National Education Association Online Teaching Guide

8. 8
Links
• http://
www.worldwidelearn.com/education-articles/benefits-
• http://distancelearn.about.com/od/distancelearning10
• http://www.inacol.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/0
• http://www.nea.org/assets/docs/onlineteachguide.pdf

9. 9
References
Barbour, M. K., & Reeves, T. C. (2009). The reality of virtual schools: A review of the literature.
Computers and Education, 52(2), 402-416.
Clark, T. (2007). Virtual and distance education in North American schools. In M. G. Moore,
Handbook of Distance Education, pp. 473-490. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
iNACOL. (2013, February ). Fast Facts about Online Learning , Retrieved from
http://www.inacol.org/cms/wpcontent/uploads/2013/04/iNACOL_FastFacts_Feb2013.pdf
National Education Association. Guide to Teaching Online Courses. Washington D.C.: External
Partnerships and Advocacy. Retrieved From
http://www.nea.org/assets/docs/onlineteachguide.pdf
Watson, J. F., Murin, A., Vashaw, L., Gemin, B., & Rapp, C. (2011). Keeping pace with K-12
online learning: A review of state-level policy and practice. Evergreen, CO: Evergreen
Education Group. Retrieved from
http://kpk12.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/KeepingPace2011.pdf
What are the potential benefits of online learning?. ((n.d.)). Retrieved from
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/education-articles/benefits-of-online-learning.htm

10. 9
References
Barbour, M. K., & Reeves, T. C. (2009). The reality of virtual schools: A review of the literature.
Computers and Education, 52(2), 402-416.
Clark, T. (2007). Virtual and distance education in North American schools. In M. G. Moore,
Handbook of Distance Education, pp. 473-490. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
iNACOL. (2013, February ). Fast Facts about Online Learning , Retrieved from
http://www.inacol.org/cms/wpcontent/uploads/2013/04/iNACOL_FastFacts_Feb2013.pdf
National Education Association. Guide to Teaching Online Courses. Washington D.C.: External
Partnerships and Advocacy. Retrieved From
http://www.nea.org/assets/docs/onlineteachguide.pdf
Watson, J. F., Murin, A., Vashaw, L., Gemin, B., & Rapp, C. (2011). Keeping pace with K-12
online learning: A review of state-level policy and practice. Evergreen, CO: Evergreen
Education Group. Retrieved from
http://kpk12.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/KeepingPace2011.pdf
What are the potential benefits of online learning?. ((n.d.)). Retrieved from
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/education-articles/benefits-of-online-learning.htm