The Online Academy: A Unique Approach to Virtual High Schooling

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Norton, P. (2006). The Online Academy: A Unique Approach to Virtual High Schooling. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (pp. 2356-2363). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2006
Orlando, Florida, USA
March 19, 2006
ISBN 1-880094-58-4
  Caroline M. Crawford, Roger Carlsen, Karen McFerrin, Jerry Price, Roberta Weber & Dee Anna Willis
AACE

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Priscilla Norton, George Mason University, United States

Abstract

Abstract: Regardless of whether or not e-learning reflects sound educational practice, it is changing the landscape of high school education. Yet, many still wonder: Will e-learning result in better learning? The answer appears to be a resounding no since experts say that most online curricula are simply traditional material copied to the Web. Thus, despite rapid proliferation of e-learning opportunities for K-12 learners – particularly high school learners, there remains an urgent need to understand how to get the most out of its use in support of K-12 teaching and learning. This paper elaborates on an alternative design model, The Online Academy, a virtual high school currently being developed that adopts new pedagogical models to frame emerging learning environments.

Keywords

• Schools
• Virtual Environments

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