Yahira L. Aviles Diaz Walden University EDUC 7101
Early 1900’s Need of specialized courses
Minimum research found (as it usually happens when researching innovations). Research available mostly in United States. There is a need to develop more online courses. There is a relation between teacher’s online learning environment experience and student retention (or program success) Evaluative instrumentation Improvement of outcomes for students with disabilities Further systematic research is needed.
1906 – 1 st distance learning correspondence 1929 – radio as a learning medium 1961 – television as a distance learning tool 1991 – 1 st online learning implementation (California) 1994 – Statewide virtual schools in Utah 1996 – Virtual High School Global Consortium (VHS) – 1 st full-time program in US
45 out 50 states offer online courses Virtual schools (part-time) Cyber schools (full-time) Hybrid or blended programs created
Amounts of States Implementing Virtual Schools Since Birth Years since birth until today.
Offer wider range of courses Solve scheduling conflicts Equivalent grade certification or diploma Time Location Financial
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Davis, R., Marshall, J., Mills, S., Pape, L., & Roblyer, M. (2008). Toward practical procedures for predicting and promoting success in virtual school students. The American Journal of Distance Education, 22(2), doi: /