Online Learning 101
*Second Edition!*
Online Learning 101: A Guide to Virtual Public Education in Washington
You have options. Explore Them. We’ll help.
Wouldn’t it be great if public education included options that cater to students’ unique learning needs? Public online learning programs are flexible and free. Best of all, they’re already available to every student in Washington.
Online Learning 101 is a reader-friendly guide to all things online learning. From what it is, to who uses it, to how it’s funded, this is your go-to resource, complete with action steps for families, teachers, districts, and policymakers.
Table of Contents
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Summary
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Introduction: What’s the big deal about online learning?
- 20th vs. 21st Century Education: Two Glimpses
- Our Outdated Education Model
- Student-Centric Learning vs. Technology in the Classroom
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Chapter 1: Nuts & Bolts
- The Basics of Online Learning
- Courses vs. Programs
- Advantages of Online Learning
- Responses to Common Criticisms
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Chapter 2: The History of Online Learning in Washington
- The 1990′s: Pioneer Days
- 2000-2005: Formative Years
- 2005-06: Supply & Demand
- 2009: Further Formalizing Online Learning
- 2010-2012: Funding Crises
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Chapter 3: Online Learning in Washington Today
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