Archive for the ‘K-12’ Category

Teacher Perspectives on Online Collaborative Learning: Factors Perceived as Facilitating and Impeding Successful Online Group Work

This study examined the factors perceived by in-service teachers as either facilitating or impeding successful completion of online group work in a virtual graduate school of education program. Based on a quantified qualitative data analysis of open-ended questions, five facilitative factors were identified as (a) individual accountability, (b) affective team support, (c) the presence of […]

Teacher Perspectives on Online Collaborative Learning: Factors Perceived as Facilitating and Impeding Successful Online Group Work

This study examined the factors perceived by in-service teachers as either facilitating or impeding successful completion of online group work in a virtual graduate school of education program. Based on a quantified qualitative data analysis of open-ended questions, five facilitative factors were identified as (a) individual accountability, (b) affective team support, (c) the presence of […]

Blackboard Launches Blackboard School Central(TM), an Online Learning Solution Focused on K-12 Teachers & Learners

Now Available Nationwide, Blackboard School Central(TM) Enables Districts to Easily, Affordably Expand Learning Opportunities & Teacher Professional DevelopmentRead the Full Article

Blackboard Launches Blackboard School Central(TM), an Online Learning Solution Focused on K-12 Teachers & Learners

Now Available Nationwide, Blackboard School Central(TM) Enables Districts to Easily, Affordably Expand Learning Opportunities & Teacher Professional DevelopmentRead the Full Article

Low-cost laptop experiment under way

Birmingham’s pioneering use of XO computers from the nonprofit One Laptop Per Child initiative has captured educators’ attention Read the Full Article

Low-cost laptop experiment under way

Birmingham’s pioneering use of XO computers from the nonprofit One Laptop Per Child initiative has captured educators’ attention Read the Full Article

Texas Virtual Academy opens online ‘doors’ in San Antonio

The Texas Education Agency approved the Texas Virtual Academy at Southwest’s plans to expand its online public school program to students in San Antonio.Read the Full Article

Texas Virtual Academy opens online ‘doors’ in San Antonio

The Texas Education Agency approved the Texas Virtual Academy at Southwest’s plans to expand its online public school program to students in San Antonio.Read the Full Article

Distance Learning Coming to All Alabama High Schools

All Alabama high schools will soon be outfitted with distance learning technology that makes classes available to students from one end of the state to the other.Read the Full Article

Distance Learning Coming to All Alabama High Schools

All Alabama high schools will soon be outfitted with distance learning technology that makes classes available to students from one end of the state to the other.Read the Full Article