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Virtual Schooling : A Guide to Optimizing Your Child's Education by Elizabeth Kanna, Christina Culver and Lisa Gillis (2009, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherSt. Martin's Press

ISBN-100230614329

ISBN-139780230614321

eBay Product ID (ePID)71660649

Product Key Features

Number of Pages240 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameVirtual Schooling : a Guide to Optimizing Your Child's Education

Publication Year2009

SubjectComputers & Technology, Homeschooling, Distance, Open & Online Education

TypeTextbook

AuthorElizabeth Kanna, Christina Culver, Lisa Gillis

Subject AreaEducation

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight10.9 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2009-000257

Dewey Edition22

Reviews'A thoughtful and lively speaker, Gillis has her own dramatic story to tell about online education.' - Insight Schools, Press Release 'A blueprint and a tool kit for parents to join the latest education revolution.' Emediawire.com 5 August 2009, "A revolutionary tool for parents looking to find personalized, flexible education options for their child."Keith Oelrich, Founder and CEO Insight Schools, Inc."A valuable asset for any parent to create a world-class education for their child."Susan Patrick, President & CEO, International Association for K-12 Online Learning"Anyone who feels their child would benefit from a more individualized approach to learning will discover how virtual schools can deliver a flexible, engaging and quality education."Ron Packard, Founder, CEO of K12, Inc., A revolutionary tool for parents looking to find personalized, flexible education options for their child., 'A thoughtful and lively speaker, Gillis has her own dramatic story to tell about online education.' - Insight Schools, Press Release 'A blueprint and a tool kit for parents to join the latest education revolution.' Emediawire.com 5 August 2009, "A blue print and a tool kit for parents to join the latest education revolution."John Fund, columnist, The Wall Street Journal . "A revolutionary tool for parents looking to find personalized, flexible education options for their child."Keith Oelrich, Founder and CEO Insight Schools, Inc. "A valuable asset for any parent to create a world-class education for their child."Susan Patrick, President & CEO, International Association for K-12 Online Learning "Anyone who feels their child would benefit from a more individualized approach to learning will discover how virtual schools can deliver a flexible, engaging and quality education."Ron Packard, Founder, CEO of K12, Inc., "A blue print and a tool kit for parents to join the latest education revolution." -- John Fund, columnist, The Wall Street Journal. "A revolutionary tool for parents looking to find personalized, flexible education options for their child." -- Keith Oelrich, Founder and CEO Insight Schools, Inc. "A valuable asset for any parent to create a world-class education for their child." -- Susan Patrick, President & CEO, International Association for K-12 Online Learning "Anyone who feels their child would benefit from a more individualized approach to learning will discover how virtual schools can deliver a flexible, engaging and quality education." -- Ron Packard, Founder, CEO of K12, Inc., "A blue print and a tool kit for parents to join the latest education revolution."John Fund, columnist,The Wall Street Journal."A revolutionary tool for parents looking to find personalized, flexible education options for their child."Keith Oelrich, Founder and CEO Insight Schools, Inc."A valuable asset for any parent to create a world-class education for their child."Susan Patrick, President & CEO, International Association for K-12 Online Learning"Anyone who feels their child would benefit from a more individualized approach to learning will discover how virtual schools can deliver a flexible, engaging and quality education."Ron Packard, Founder, CEO of K12, Inc., "A blue print and a tool kit for parents to join the latest education revolution."-John Fund, columnist, The Wall Street Journal . "A revolutionary tool for parents looking to find personalized, flexible education options for their child."-Keith Oelrich, Founder and CEO Insight Schools, Inc. "A valuable asset for any parent to create a world-class education for their child."-Susan Patrick, President & CEO, International Association for K-12 Online Learning "Anyone who feels their child would benefit from a more individualized approach to learning will discover how virtual schools can deliver a flexible, engaging and quality education."-Ron Packard, Founder, CEO of K12, Inc., Anyone who feels their child would benefit from a more individualized approach to learning will discover how virtual schools can deliver a flexible, engaging and quality education.

Dewey Decimal371.33/44678

Table Of ContentIntroduction The Education of the Future - Here Today What is Virtual Schooling and How Does It Work? Getting Started Personalized Learning: Getting to Know Your Unique Learner Virtual Schooling and the Elementary Years Virtual Schooling in the High School Years Your Virtual Education Quick Answer Guide Comprehensive Virtual Schooling Resource Guide

SynopsisToday, millions of school-age children are learning outside of a traditional classroom and using cutting edge educational options. Policy experts predict that in a decade half of all education will be delivered virtually. In Virtual Schooling three top authorities help you navigate the fastest growing movement in education -- regardless of whether your child attends public school, private school or is home schooled. You'll discover how to: · Find opportunities and programs to optimize your child's learning, strengths and aptitudes. · Create a personalized learning plan for your child, which can remove barriers, ignite their passions and propel your child to new levels of learning. · Prepare your child for success in the workplace in any future economy., The use of technology in the schools is growing quickly. There are currently nearly 50 million school age children learning online, and policy experts are predicting that in a decade half of all education will be delivered virtually. How will parents know about all the possibilities out there? How will they weigh the usefulness of an online class versus live interaction? How will kids meet the Board of Education requirements for learning outside of the traditional schoolhouse? There is currently no book on the shelf that lists the myriad resources available to parents,shows them how to capitalize on them, and how to apply those resources to their children's needs - from taking statewide exams to designing curriculum to procuring the tools - including the computer and online connection - through the state, free of charge. This is a comprehensive guide designed to help parentsensure that their children optimize their skills and excel in learning in the online world. Three top authorities offer their expertise and show parents how to: · Customize and enhance a child's education · Determine the right mix of curriculum (virtual or not) ·Identify whatthe school of the future can do for each child's education, The use of technology in the schools is growing quickly with almost50 million school-age children nowlearning online and policy experts predicting that in a decade half of all education will be delivered virtually. This books acts as a comprehensive guide to help parents ensure that their children excel in learning in the online world., Today, millions of school-age children are learning outside of a traditional classroom and using cutting edge educational options. Policy experts predict that in a decade half of all education will be delivered virtually. In Virtual Schooling three top authorities help you navigate the fastest growing movement in education -- regardless of whether your child attends public school, private school or is home schooled. You'll discover how to: - Find opportunities and programs to optimize your child's learning, strengths and aptitudes. - Create a personalized learning plan for your child, which can remove barriers, ignite their passions and propel your child to new levels of learning. - Prepare your child for success in the workplace in any future economy.

LC Classification NumberLB1028.5.K28 2009