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State online school oversight is needed
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The state Legislature appears to be moving forward on bills and proposals to address issues with online schooling outlined in a 2010 state Department of Education report.
Among other things, the report noted that online students had below-average test scores and high dropout rates, and that too often online schools were getting state funding for pupils who returned to their district's brick-and-mortar schools, which then had to absorb the cost.
A proposal from Republican Sen. Keith King would address the issue of paying online schools for pupils who leave those schools after the Oct. 1 "count" day used to determine state funding for schools. Another proposal would pay online schools for completed courses rather than for courses in which students are enrolled.
Other proposals would increase oversight of online schools' finances and staffing and have the education department study accountability measures and whether they are an accurate measurement of online students' performance.
The new proposals come on the heels of action by the state Board of Education in January, which approved establishment of new quality standards for online schools. The board also mandated that the state take a more thorough look at new applications for online schools.
There's nothing inherently wrong with online schooling, and it likely will increase. But online schools that receive state funding, particularly those provided by private, for-profit companies, should be held to the same standards and have the same oversight as the rest of the system.
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Thesys International Addresses the Evolving Role of Blended Online Learning at the 2012 Cue Conference
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ANAHEIM, CA and PALM SPRINGS, CA--(Marketwire -03/12/12)- Thesys International, an education technology business that supports schools with a hybrid online/classroom approach to education, will be addressing the current state of blended online learning at the 2012 Computer-Using Educators (CUE) Conference in Palm Springs, Calif. The annual gathering of technology-using educators is focused on advancing student achievement at all levels of education and addressing the use of education technology in instruction, administration, curriculum and management.
Thesys' director of global sales, John Stippick, and product architect, Beverly Dennis, will host Hybrid Learning -- The Model for 21st Century Learning on March 15 at 9:30 a.m.; and Alan Rudi, principal solutions strategist for Thesys, will participate in the Blended Learning Summit: Models, Pedagogy & Potential panel discussion March 16 at 10 a.m.
"Blended learning inspires a level of engagement for both students and teachers that traditional models just aren't able to touch," says Rudi about hybrid education. "Today's students are digital natives, born into a world of technology. Our classrooms and the way we teach should be evolving to reflect this shift."
Stippick and Dennis' session will focus on defining the hybrid learning model, addressing how hybrid courses can be used in multiple ways for all level of students meeting both Common Core State Standards and University of California requirements.
Rudi's panel discussion will examine the current state of blended online learning in K-12 classrooms, and will include a survey of blended models, a review of the primary challenges to classroom technology implementation, examination of the pedagogical shift that takes place upon implementation, and discussion of ideas for creating support for this type of program in local districts.
Thesys International launched in 2009 as a division of Fairmont Education Group, one of Southern California's leading educational providers. The company designs hybrid education programs to enhance high school classrooms while supporting schools and empowering teachers. Thesys builds partnerships with schools to implement eLearning programs quickly and effectively, allowing administrators to drive the end product. By arming teachers with the necessary tools to make learning environments relevant and inspiring, Thesys programs consistently enhance student outcomes. For more information about the turnkey solutions Thesys provides, visit http://www.thesysintl.com.
About Thesys International LLC: Launched in 2010, Thesys International, LLC, is an educational service provider that supports schools with a hybrid online/classroom approach to education. As a division of the Fairmont Education Group, Thesys represents the culmination of thought, curricular innovation and evolution of the classroom Fairmont has supported since 1953. Thesys works alongside educators and provides a curriculum that works with schools' existing standards and protocols to help students reach their full potential. Thesys International is dedicated to providing high school students the optimal balance of online and in-person learning, making education more relevant for a new generation. For more information about Thesys' turnkey systems and its innovative hybrid education approach, visit http://www.thesysintl.com, call 714-234-2727 or email arudi@thesysintl.com.
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Khan Academy launches iPad app for free educational tutoring on the go
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Online education site the Khan Academy has released a free iPad app that lets you download videos for offline viewing, access interactive transcripts of lectures, track your course progress and access more than 2,700 videos on subjects ranging from math to history.
"It doesn't matter if you are a student, teacher, home-schooler, principal, adult returning to the classroom after 20 years, or a friendly alien just trying to get a leg up in earthly biology; Khan Academy's materials and resources are available to you completely free of charge," said the Khan Academy.
Shantanu Sinha (@shantanuKSinha), president and COO of the Khan Academy, announced the release of the app via a March 11 tweet.
Online learning has been growing in popularity as organizations and websites provide better access to quality resources. Some of the worlds best universities including MIT and Stanford now offer free courses over the internet.
TED, an organization known for its series of inspirational talks, released its iPad app in 2010. The app enables users to browse and view the more than 800 TEDTalks for free.
The Khan Academy iPad app can be downloaded from the iTunes App Store for free.
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Improvements to New Hampshire’s Online Hunter Education Course Help Students Learn how to be Safe and Successful
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New Hampshires online hunter safety course at http://www.hunter-ed.com/newhampshire offers new features designed to provide a high-quality educational experience that is easy and fun.
Dallas, TX (PRWEB) March 12, 2012
The new version of hunter-ed.com/newhampshire offers an optional narration feature that allows students to listen, read or both. Exam questions also are read out loud and include illustrations to help students recall what theyve learned.
In addition, New Hampshires online hunter safety course is designed to engage students with a combination of detailed illustrations, animations and short blocks of text. Using this mix of teaching methods helps students quickly grasp course concepts. Plus, they can review the material at hunter-ed.com/newhampshire at their convenience.
Students can study for free at hunter-ed.com/newhampshire. Those who must receive their hunter education certification to obtain a hunting license pay a one-time fee, which is due only if they pass the test. Students can take the test as many times as they need to pass it. To complete the hunter education requirements for New Hampshire, students must pass the online and field day portions of the course. Before completing the online course, students should check for availability of a field day.
Under New Hampshire hunting law, hunters and trappers must attend training courses specific to the license type they wish to purchase. Individuals may purchase a New Hampshire hunting, archery or trapping license by showing a certificate of completion from the appropriate course, or a previously issued license of the same type. Students must be at least 15 years or older to get their certification online. To take the online portion of the hunter education course, visit http://www.hunter-ed.com/newhampshire.
About Kalkomey
Kalkomey, parent company of hunter-ed.com, is the official provider of recreational safety education materials for all 50 states. Our print and Internet courses have been providing official safety certification since 1995. We provide safety courses in boating, hunting, bowhunting, and off-road vehicle (ORV) and snowmobile operation. For more information, visit kalkomey.com.
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