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I am late I am late for an important blog date………We — -my family that is….took a few days to enjoy the sand and surf with our daughter who was on Fall break from college– the trip had been planned in advance of Hurricane Matthew’s tour de force of destruction in Myrtle Beach……. so while … Continue reading The State of Digital Learning in a state with limited Digital connection at the moment →

One of the first things I found surprising was in the reading from “Keeping Pace.”  The chart on page 76 showing enrollment numbers for the last three years caught me off guard as I expected numbers to increase.   It seems that a majority (or more than there should be) of states have seen a decline … Continue reading Digital Learning →

I found this week’s article Keeping Pace very informative. There was a lot of information in the article that I want to go back and explore when I have more time.  Initially the online experience was provided mainly for students that had health or behavioral issues, for credit recovery and for home-schooled students. There has … Continue reading Digital Learning →

I found this week’s article Keeping Pace very informative. There was a lot of information in the article that I want to go back and explore when I have more time.  Initially the online experience was provided mainly for students that had health or behavioral issues, for credit recovery and for home-schooled students. There has … Continue reading Digital Learning →

In the world of digital learning there are many different models for online learning as well as providers.  Schools, for-profit companies, non-profit organizations, public agencies and private academies offer a variety of online experiences.  The course content is usually coordinated and monitored by the school as schools have the primary responsibility for student learning.  Initially, … Continue reading Current Status of Digital Learning →

Well, I must say that I enjoyed this week’s reading more than the reading from last week.  The selected sections from Keeping Pace with K-12 Digital Learning were easier to follow and they provided some interesting information (with actual numbers…yay!) regarding the current state of digital learning in the United States.  I was surprised to … Continue reading Digital Learning →

When I hear the phrase “Digital Learning” I still think of online classes for colleges (too many University of Phoenix commercials).  But as I read through the Keeping Pace selections, I was surprised to see how many K-12 students participate  in some form of digital learning.  It’s not just online classes – it can be … Continue reading Current Status of Digital Learning →

After reading Keeping Pace with K12, I have to admit that I was surprised that the number of states that require online learning was so small.  Before reading, I assumed that most of the states, and certainly the states surrounding Virginia, already had these requirements in place.  Having taken quite a few online college classes, … Continue reading Digital Learning →

After reading this week, I have a greater understanding of several elements of virtual learning and computer-assisted instruction!  It now makes sense to me that the suppliers are contracted outsource providers of instructional services to schools.  They simply supply the materials but have no responsibilities for student activity, assessments, or performance.  Schools, on the other … Continue reading Reflections on Readings from Week 4 →

Since I first began teaching online courses, I have heard that Virginia is one of the leaders in online education. In this field, we often hear that “our county is leading in this initiative” or “our school is ranked at the top for our scores” and often times that is not necessarily true. It was … Continue reading Digital Learning →