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Using Online Learning for Credit Recovery: Getting Back on Track to Graduation
This research paper illustrates how schools and programs are using online learning to provide credit recovery for students with a wide spectrum of academic needs. The report investigates credit recovery and its impact on today’s students, state and...
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Promising Practices in Online Learning: Blended Learning – The Convergence of Online and Face-to-Face Education
The rise of the Internet tremendously increased the quality of digital classroom resources, and schools and districts today are combining online learning with face-to-face instruction, called blended learning. By combining the very best elements of...
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An International Perspective of K-12 Online Learning: A Summary of the 2006 NACOL International e-Learning Survey
This report is designed to provide a study of the state of K-12 online learning in 17 countries, with research and writing performed by Allison Powell and Susan Patrick. These countries were surveyed on issues such as funding, content, initiatives,...
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Top Ten Myths about Virtual Schools
In 2006, iNACOL released this brief which discusses the top ten myths about virtual schools. For example, myths include: online courses lack interaction, and online teachers have easy jobs. Instead, iNACOL debunks these myths by explaining that...
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How to Start an Online Learning Program: A Practical Guide to Key Issues and Policies
Starting an online learning program is a daunting task, which often can be overwhelming. The information and resources provided here have been compiled and organized to help you feel less overwhelmed. The majority of content on this site is...
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Open Educational Resources (OER) Stories, Policies, and Resources
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) is working to advance the understanding, adoption and implementation of open educational resources (OER) practices at state and district levels. This research represents the second phase of a 2014...
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Meeting Students Where They Are DRAFT 2017
This paper, written by a team from reDesign, provides school and district leaders with an in-depth exploration of the relational, pedagogical, and structural dimensions of meeting students where they are in personalized, competency-based systems of...
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iNACOL's New Learning Models Vision
This brief summarizes iNACOL’s New Learning Models, which personalize learning using competency-based approaches. Supported by blended and online learning modalities, teachers use technology to differentiate instruction and engage students in deeper...
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Meeting Students Where They Are
Meeting Students Where They Are, written by Antonia Rudenstine, Sydney Schaef, Dixie Bacallao and Sarah Hakani of reDesign, provides school and district leaders with an in-depth exploration of the relational, pedagogical and structural dimensions of...
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Next Generation Learning Models for English Language Learners: Promising Practices and Considerations for Teaching and Learning
The purpose of this paper is to highlight the promising practices and trends in personalized learning and competency-based education for English language learner (ELL) students. This paper shares case studies and examples from schools and programs...
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Professional Development for Virtual Schooling and Online Learning
This report, created by the North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL) research committee, aims to raise awareness of misconceptions and provide guidance on professional development for traditional and online schools. School leaders have...
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