Archive for the ‘K-12’ Category

Downlaod Report: Computer-Based Learning Could Transform Public Education within a Decade through “Disruptive Innovation,” Experts Say

STANFORD — Computer-based learning is on the cusp of transforming traditional public education, say Harvard Business School’s Clayton M. Christensen and his colleague Michael B. Horn in the summer 2008 issue of Education Next. Based on their analysis of data on enrollments, about half of all education courses will be delivered online in just over […]

Downlaod Report: Computer-Based Learning Could Transform Public Education within a Decade through “Disruptive Innovation,” Experts Say

STANFORD — Computer-based learning is on the cusp of transforming traditional public education, say Harvard Business School’s Clayton M. Christensen and his colleague Michael B. Horn in the summer 2008 issue of Education Next. Based on their analysis of data on enrollments, about half of all education courses will be delivered online in just over […]

Schools respond to iPhone’s popularity

Responding to the iPhone’s popularity among students, many universities now are rolling out initiatives that aim to take advantage of its potential as a converged, mobile learning device.Read the Full Article

Schools respond to iPhone’s popularity

Responding to the iPhone’s popularity among students, many universities now are rolling out initiatives that aim to take advantage of its potential as a converged, mobile learning device.Read the Full Article

Chicago Public Schools Partners with Freedom Center for Distance Learning

Students in Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will be learning about slavery–both historical and contemporary–through a new electronic learning initiative in the district. CPS has partnered with the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center for an educational program that combines distance learning technologies with digital media.Read the Full Article

Chicago Public Schools Partners with Freedom Center for Distance Learning

Students in Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will be learning about slavery–both historical and contemporary–through a new electronic learning initiative in the district. CPS has partnered with the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center for an educational program that combines distance learning technologies with digital media.Read the Full Article

Distance Education in Georgia’s Public School Districts: Baseline Data on Utilization and the Perceived Barriers to Implementation and Expansion

Interest in distance education, particularly online education, is increasing in public school districts throughout the United States. In an effort to aid those who are involved in the planning and administration of K-12 distance education programs in Georgia, the authors sought to gather and report baseline data on the current utilization of distance education courses […]

Distance Education in Georgia’s Public School Districts: Baseline Data on Utilization and the Perceived Barriers to Implementation and Expansion

Interest in distance education, particularly online education, is increasing in public school districts throughout the United States. In an effort to aid those who are involved in the planning and administration of K-12 distance education programs in Georgia, the authors sought to gather and report baseline data on the current utilization of distance education courses […]

Wisconsin’s Largest Online High School Gears up for Open Enrollment

WAUKESHA, Wis., Jan. 10 /PRNewswire/ — Wisconsin’s largest online high school, iQ Academy, is kicking off a series of open houses across the state this January in preparation for open enrollment season taking place February 4 – 22, 2008. Each year, Wisconsin students have the opportunity to enroll in other public schools outside their home […]

Wisconsin’s Largest Online High School Gears up for Open Enrollment

WAUKESHA, Wis., Jan. 10 /PRNewswire/ — Wisconsin’s largest online high school, iQ Academy, is kicking off a series of open houses across the state this January in preparation for open enrollment season taking place February 4 – 22, 2008. Each year, Wisconsin students have the opportunity to enroll in other public schools outside their home […]