Online Learning Resources

This page will be used to share research and links about online and distance learning in K-12. 


During this COVID19 Pandemic,  schools and districts have been moved online so many teachers and districts will be facing online learning for the first time.  Here are some resources:

A vision of future schools written in 2004 that may apply to the new paradigm shift coming for school districts due to this pandemic.  Morse Code of the Millenium :A look and feel of schools in the next decade.

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Connections Academy Tips for Teaching Online  - Connections Academy has been teaching home school students for over a decade, here are their tips for teachers using the online environment.


Ten Tips from An Online Educator - Nick Smith 1 Apr 2020 | TheTyee.ca

How Long Should a Remote School Day Be?   From Ed Surge 


Curbing Teacher Burnout in this pandemic environment - an article from Edutopia. 

What students need now: Custom learning pathways  - some thoughts for districts from District Administration

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Flipping the Classroom -  the concept of Flipping learning started in the early 2000s, and some of the concept of this method could be adapted to online learning.  Here's some links about this method:


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Research on Online Learning - While some of this research was written a few years ago, the concepts at the time were not widely adaptable.  However, with this new age upon us, hopefully they will build a background of knowledge for today's teachers as they embark on adventures in this new (to them) environment.



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My Blog entry from 2011 - Teaching from Both Sides Now  - my reactions to teaching both in face to face classrooms as well as online classrooms.


These are articles I had written a decade ago while doing research that may apply now:
An Overview of Virtual and Home Schools -- Not sure what a virtual school is, let alone how to pick one for your student? Not sure about how to do homeschooling, or if it's right for you and your child? Take a look at the resources on this page -- and be sure to contact us with any questions... Read the overview to help you understand what the difference is between virtual schools, home schools, and online programs.
  • Benefits and Drawbacks -- What are the benefits and drawbacks of virtual &/or home schools? How can you tell what type of school your child should use?

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