Archive for the ‘K-12’ Category

eClassroom and TERC Partner to Advance Research Efforts in K-12 Online Education

DENVER and Cambridge, MA – April 28, 2004 – eClassroom(SM), the K-12 division of eCollege(SM) [Nasdaq: ECLG], and TERC, a leading education research and development organization, today announced a partnership that will advance research efforts in K-12 online education and increase the flexibility, reach, and effectiveness of TERC’s online programs.“We are delighted to partner with […]

Cyber classes are virtually here

Those who’ve experienced online education say good things are in store when the Northeastern Wisconsin Online Charter School opens in the fall. Read the Full Story

It’ll all happen online: Maverick High School hopes to reach more students via Internet

Teachers at Goodwill Education Center in Victorville are writing lesson plans for online classes for students who are scheduled to begin this summer, but the project could eventually enroll students around the world.Read the Full Story

Claymont chess goes high-tech: Middle school tournament broadcast to other students

For the ninth year, 7th- and 8th-grade students took part in the school’s annual March Madness Chess Tournament. The tournament is held in conjunction with the NCAA basketball tournament, with finals Friday. It was started by Middle School Technology Coordinator Michael Garbrandt, who also coordinates the event. Read the Full Story

Online courses suit students of all ages

In its second trimester, the online high school has 81 students, more than double the first trimester’s enrollment. Read the Full Story

Connections Academy is a new school with no walls: Students will do much of their work online

The one thing Connections Academy doesn’t need is a campus. Read the Full Story

Virtual learning on tap for East Haddam

The future involves students interacting and doing their homework with the cooperation of peers in Malaysia at any virtually anytime. Read the Full Story

‘E-Learning’ Costs Debated in S.D.

Some lawmakers also question how long NSU can offer the courses without charge to high school students on a first-come, first served basis.Read the Full Story

School leaders learn how to use data to improve instruction

Sponsored by the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), the event featured national lawmakers as well as educators and other stakeholders who have a vested interest in seeing children succeed in the classroom. Read the Full Story

Virtual school aims to educate lawmakers

This spring, FLVS began offering a mini-course to provide elected officials and U.S. Department of Education (ED) personnel with a first-hand look at the school’s online learning environment. Read the Full Story