5 ways to create a stellar online elementary learning program
Starting an online elementary program may feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be--here are some tips to gets yours off the ground
Audit flags high dropout rate for online students
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As virtual school options expand, some worry about costs and quality
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White House makes ‘Digital Promise’ to schools
A nonprofit start-up funded in part by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) will quickly evaluate which educational technologies are worth the investment – and which ones aren’t…
Indiana schools to propose online course requirement
Indiana's superintendent of public instruction is suggesting one more high school graduation requirement, one that means kids won't be showing up in the classroom, the Huffington Post reports.
Online ed passes grade for many K-12 students
For kids who can't or don't want to be in traditional public school classrooms, cyberspace is an alternative—and it's free, Investor’s Business Daily reports.
Hybrid online classes: What we’ve learned
Three years ago, in an attempt to reach students throughout the state more effectively, the Massachusetts Collaborative for Educational Services tried a hybrid model blending face-to-face instruction with…
Replace ‘seat time’ with competency, report says
A new report says that competency-based learning is becoming more attainable for schools, and with some actionable policy steps, state education leaders can help schools personalize learning and…
Demand for online learning increases
In just three years, the number of high school students who have access to online learning has tripled, while twice as many middle school students are now learning…
Online nurse training feels old-school heat
From its modest headquarters nestled in an Albany business park, Excelsior College has become the largest nursing school in the nation.
Lecture capture used to proctor exams in higher education
Valerie DeVoss knows what test cheating sounds like: Tapping on a smart phone, the rustling of unseen papers, and barely audible whispering – all tipoffs that can be…
Education according to Mike Milken
In a development that would have been unheard of a decade ago, about 200,000 U.S. school children are enrolled in full-time online programs, BusinessWeek reports.
Open High School of Utah makes learning ‘collaborative, interactive, and flexible’
OHSU is a leader in using ed-tech tools to make learning more collaborative and engaging for students—from staging historical reenactments via Twitter to launching video discussions of course…
Are new ED rules an ‘unconditional surrender’ to for-profit colleges?
Some of the country’s largest online education programs will have to comply with federal regulations far less stringent than once thought after the U.S. Education Department (ED) unveiled…
Five ways to connect with online students
The online classroom poses unique challenges for classroom management and connection with students. Online students might report feelings of loneliness, a lack of connection, and a need for…
Free websites use social networking tools to share content
As social networking and education become increasingly compatible, free websites like Wiggio and Sophia are working to strengthen this bond by providing additional tools for educators and students.
Recorded lectures take on new risk as blogger ‘goes after teachers’
Controversial blogger Andrew Breitbart might make college professors squeamish about recording their lectures.
Could the internet spell the end of snow days?
Could the internet mean the end of snow days? Some schools think so, and they are experimenting with ways for students to do lessons online during bad weather,…
Military snubbing cyber-school students
Students graduating from the growing ranks of virtual high schools are running into a hurdle if their goal is to join the military: The Pentagon doesn't want many…
Report cites 40 diverse examples of blended learning
The term "blended learning" encompasses a number of different instructional models in use across the country, but who has the time to compare and contrast these programs for…
Six steps for a successful online summer school
For some students, the education process requires more than the allotted time frame of 180 days. Online learning can be an effective, affordable means of getting lagging learners…
For-profit regulations, Pell Grants survive budget compromise
Washington’s last-minute budget deal did not include a provision that would have killed a stringent for-profit college regulation, and Pell Grants remained intact despite deep cuts in education…
Speech therapy moves online
Offering speech therapy to students can be a challenge for school districts: Speech therapists are in short supply; it can be expensive to hire a speech therapist, particularly…
‘Teacher cheerleaders’ make online learning successful
As online learning reaches more students in districts across the country, some educators struggle with how they can become successful virtual teachers—but tips from the 2011 National Online…
Speak Up survey highlights gaps in support of ed tech
In an annual national survey, more than half of parents said they support the use of mobile devices for academic purposes inside their children's classrooms, while more than…
New online-learning rule could have worst impact on small states
Colleges with online programs might withdraw from states, mostly in the northeast, that have small populations and stringent requirements for distance education courses when the Education Department’s “state…
ED sticks by controversial rule; online college officials concerned
The Education Department (ED) said in a March 17 letter that it would not rescind a controversial new rule requiring online schools that operate nationwide to register with…
$1.5M grant jump-starts teacher development
Tutor.com, which connects students with live tutors online for tutoring in math, science, social studies, and English, is the largest online tutoring and homework help service available—and, with…
Fed rule could have ‘major chilling effect’ on online instruction
Colleges that offer online instruction nationwide would have to get approval from every state in which they operate, or those online courses could be shut down, after the…
Federal broadband service map reveals need for connectivity
The National Broadband Map, released by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration on Feb. 17, reveals that while the majority of schools are connected to the internet, those…
Open courseware on every campus by 2016?
Just as colleges and universities have adopted online classes over the past decade, students can expect free open courseware of some kind at every campus in the U.S.…
Report: Blended learning could hit or miss
Blended learning has the ability to transform education, according to a new report—but if certain guidelines and practices aren’t ensured, blended learning could become just another add-on to…
Obama to push for new ed-tech agency
President Obama will request fiscal 2012 funding for an educational technology agency within the U.S. Department of Education (ED) that would bring resources and funding to schools and…
Online courses, still lacking that third dimension
When colleges and universities finally decide to make full use of the internet, most professors will lose their jobs, says Randall Stross for Digital Domain.
Holocaust historical data goes digital
The world's largest collection of Holocaust documents is going digital, the Associated Press reports.
Google makes ed-tech splash with apps marketplace
Google opened an Apps Marketplace for educators Jan. 25, creating an online repository filled with learning management system (LMS) software, web-based grade books, and other content that can…
Future murky for virtual classrooms
Kalynn Greer, 16, can see success in her future now, thanks to an alternative education program that lets her learn online and outside of a classroom. But it's…
How Google’s leadership shakeup could affect education
