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Distance Learning vs. Online Learning

There is a significant difference between Online Learning and Distance Education.


Distance Education is, at its core, self-paced independent study delivered in many different forms: postal mail, electronic mail, online, video, etc.

 

Online Learning involves a cohort of learners progressing through a curriculum together, communicating asynchronously.

 

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"We live in a digital age, practicing an industrial age… We need a digital strategy in a digital age."

--Ann Hill Duin, Associate Provost, Iowa State University

“The biggest obstacle to school reform is our memories.”

--Allen Glenn, School of Education, University of Washington

How are districts using Online Learning?


  • Credit Recovery
  • Gifted students
  • Long-term suspensions
  • Remedial students
  • Detention students
  • The disabled
  • Summer school students
  • Military dependents
  • The home bound
  • Teenage mothers
  • Home-schooled students
  • Traveling athletes
  • Students diagnosed with ADD
  • Adult/Alternative Education students

 

Updates/ Upcoming Events

10/08/03 - The website has been updated for presentation to the EDUHSD Principals Council.
10/19/03 - Virtual High School Symposium, Anaheim CA
 

CA Virtual Schools

There are several Virtual schools in California, both public and private. Here is a sampling of the diverse opportunities available to students.


Clovis Unified:

CAL: Clovis Anytime Learning

 

Choice2000:
Completely online, WASC accredited

 

San Juan Unified School District
Visions academy

 

Laurel Springs:

Private Prep School

 

Futures International High School

Private individualized curriculum