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Virtual Virginia

Virtual Virginia. Frequently asked questions about. What is Virtual Virginia?. Offers online courses but is not considered a full time school. Works like a regular school division. Funded by the General Assembly They offer courses that other schools may not offer locally.

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Virtual Virginia

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  1. Virtual Virginia Frequently asked questions about

  2. What is Virtual Virginia? • Offers online courses but is not considered a full time school. • Works like a regular school division. • Funded by the General Assembly • They offer courses that other schools may not offer locally. • Do not charge tuition for Virginia public school students.

  3. I will have to pay for my child to take VVa courses. A) True B) False Correct - Click anywhere to continue Incorrect - Click anywhere to continue Your answer: You answered this correctly! You did not answer this question completely The correct answer is: Submit Clear You must answer the question before continuing

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  5. How do the Virtual Virginia courses work? • They offer a total of 54 courses. • VVa provides semester-long courses, full year courses, and spring/fall block cohorts. • The courses are very interactive. Courses are not set up like lecture classes.

  6. Who are the Virtual Teachers? • VVa developed their own online training class so that new hires can become more familiar with the virtual curriculum. • Teachers are required to have previous experience teaching online. • Only highly-qualified teachers are hired. • Teachers have regular office hours.

  7. How will my child get Resources for VVa? • Local schools must provide access to: • Computers • Internet • Hardware/software • Scanner • Telephone • Headphones and microphone

  8. Your local school will provide resources for the student. A) True B) False Correct - Click anywhere to continue Incorrect - Click anywhere to continue Your answer: You answered this correctly! You did not answer this question completely The correct answer is: Submit Clear You must answer the question before continuing

  9. Quiz Question Feedback/Review Information Will Appear Here Continue Review Quiz

  10. Which Students are best fit for online courses? Students who: • Are self-motivated • Not afraid to ask for help from teachers • Will meet deadlines on time • Be able to focus

  11. Myths • Some people think the online classes are harder – FALSE • Some people think the online classes are easier- FALSE • In general, not all students will like online classes- TRUE • There are waiting lists to get into the courses each year- TRUE

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