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Virtual High School

Virtual High School. Melanie Meinhardt EDU 310. Introduction. What is a virtual high school? How does an On-line classroom function? What type of student is the virtual high school attracting? What is the role of a teacher in a virtual classroom?. Advantages.

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Virtual High School

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  1. Virtual High School Melanie Meinhardt EDU 310

  2. Introduction • What is a virtual high school? • How does an On-line classroom function? • What type of student is the virtual high school attracting? • What is the role of a teacher in a virtual classroom?

  3. Advantages • Success for students who drop out of conventional schools. • Flexible schedules and pacing options. • Teaches self motivation. • Prepares students technology based future.

  4. Disadvantages • High drop out rate for some students. • Isolation and less peer interaction. • Because it is a new form of education there is little research on the lasting effects of virtual high school.

  5. Conclusion • What learning techniques can traditional high schools incorporate from the virtual classroom? • Will the growth of virtual high schools change the way we educate our teachers? • How do you feel about becoming a virtual teacher?

  6. Bibliography • Davey, R. Ham, V. (2005). Our first time: two higher education tutors reflect on becoming a ‘virtual teacher’: Innovations in Education and Teaching International. 42, (3): 257-264. • Mahoney, D. (2001). Virtual Teacher: Computer Graphics World. 24, (4): 15-16. • Pape, L. (2005). High School on the Web: American School Board Journal. 192, (7): 12-16. • Roblyer, M. (2006). Virtually Successful: defeating the dropout problem through online school programs: Phi Delta Kappan. 88, (1): 31-36. • White, E. (2004). Virtual High School “Does it make the grade?”: Literary Cavalcade. 56, (6): 16-18.

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