Category Archives: Virtual Learning

This category involves information revolving around virtual learning.

Blended Learning Boosts Achievement

A recent study conducted by the U.S. Department of Education found that students involved in blended learning programs generally performed better than students who participated in face-to-face instruction. According to the study, “The difference between student outcomes for online and … Continue reading

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Easy Technology for Education: Edmodo 2.0

Twitter has brought the concept of micro-blogging to the attention of much of the world. The recent Iranian election drama that played out on a world stage, certainly would not have been possible without Twitter. Facebook and Friendfeed have also … Continue reading

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K-12 Online Learning Increases Dramatically

According to a recent article in Education Week entitled Online Course-Taking Shows Dramatic Growth, the number of public school students taking online courses has increased dramatically over the past two years. Citing a report conducted by Sloan-C, the author points … Continue reading

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