Designing Learning Technology

Wed, 07 Apr 2004

Virtual Schools Facing Challenge in Florida
Wired reports on issues surrounding the continued funding of virtual schools in Florida. I was a bit surprised to learn that the program is not supplemental; rather, students attending the virtual school do not attend an actual school. So it seems like structured home schooling. This is a different model than the one I'm familiar with, Virtual High School, which offers students courses that are not available at the local school. I much prefer the supplemental model, because students benefit so much from face to face interaction with students and teachers.

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