The Sloan Consortium is a consortium of institutions and organizations committed to quality online education. The purpose of the Sloan Consortium (Sloan-C) is to help learning organizations continually improve quality, scale, and breadth according to their own distinctive missions, so that education will become a part of everyday life, accessible and affordable for anyone, anywhere, at any time, in a wide variety of disciplines.
The TalentEd Enrichment Program (TEEP) is a computer mediated collaborative learning environment for young learners and is located at the School of Education, University of New England, Armidale, Australia. TEEP aims to provide Internet based learning situations that encourage collaboration and investigation in problem solving situations where children are encouraged to participate and interact through self directed research. All course notes are provided online and communication with course leaders is by e-mail and electronic forums.
WCATY offers many opportunities for talented students in Wisconsin. These include on-line programs during the school year, and enrichment and accelerated courses through their residential programs during the summer months. In addition, WCATY is the Wisconsin affiliate for the Midwest Talent Search.
The Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) identifies gifted children in 4th, 5th and 7th grades and provides resources to nurture the development of these exceptionally bright youngsters. Duke TIP is committed to serving this unique group of students by providing services and programs beyond what is offered in the classroom. Through Duke TIP, a whole range of activities and programs are accessible to parents and teachers to meet the individual needs of gifted children.
"After 25 years this classic bestseller is still the resource for anyone looking to earn a degree in a nontraditional way. Since the last edition of BEARS’ GUIDE, the Internet has spawned hundreds of new distance-learning programs, both legitimate and phony. The 15th edition lists them all, expanding its coverage to more than 3,000 schools, and including an improved subject index that makes it even easier to identify which schools offer programs in desired fields. And for the first time, the Bears include an acceptability rating for every school’s degree, based on their extensive survey of college registrars and admissions officers."
This comprehensive guide from Vincent Kiernan, provides students, teachers, and educators with a road map to the rapidly expanding field of online high schools. Math, Science, History, English and even physical education - name the course, and this book will help you find it online
Free video courses from leading universities, such as Berkeley, Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Stanford, UCLA and Yale. Academic Earth is an organization founded with the goal extending high quality academic opportunities to people around the globe.
This distance learning program uses several interactive, Web-based technologies to engage students and provide a "classical Christian education." All courses offered by Agnus Dei Elementary are taught with an acute awareness of the responsibility of parents as the primary educator of the student. Courses are aimed at preparing the junior student for participation in the college preparatory program, Scholars' Online Academy.
Open and free courses through Carnegie Mellon's Open Learning Initiative offers free access to various courses no charge. However, users do not receive credit and Carnegie Mellon does not provide any certification or verification of completion. Use the self-guiding materials and activities to learn at your own pace! Find a course you are interested in and click on "Get Started". If you want to keep track of your progress, sign in or create a new account. Otherwise click on "Look inside".
Find gifted online courses for Middle and High School. Courses include both faculty- and computer-evaluated lessons. The University of Missouri-Columbia High School provides an accredited diploma program for students with a need for an alternative to traditional high school. There is also a Dual Enrollment program allowing qualified high school students to enroll in university-level courses offered through CDIS while paying only 50 percent of the normal University of Missouri educational fees.
This distance learning program is offered through Johns Hopkins University. The Center for Talented Youth provides motivated, academically talented students with a chance to study at a pace and depth appropriate for their abilities. The center provides two programs: Math Tutorials and Writing Tutorials for gifted students. The Math Tutorials are math courses K-University, as well as science courses. The courses cover problem solving and enrichment courses, accelerated mathematics sequence, and AP Calculus. The writing tutorials are writing courses grades 5-12. There are five levels of tutorials and the website provides sample writing assignments.
This distance learning program is offered by the University of Colorado. CU's catalog of online courses includes more than 200 core curriculum, elective and professional development courses in a wide range of disciplines as well as several online degree programs and certificates.
This distance learning program, offered through Stanford University, is dedicated to the advancement of education among gifted students. The Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY) provides computer-based multimedia courses in Mathematics, Physics, English, Computer Programming and other subjects for high-ability students. Combining technical and instructional expertise, EPGY equips gifted and talented students of all ages with an individualized educational experience, optimized in both pace and content. EPGY also sponsors EPGY-OHS, a new online high school, as well as many summer programs.
EPGY Online High School (EPGY-OHS)
EPGY Summer Programs
This distance learning program at SUNY Empire State College offers several different instructional opportunities including courses for matriculated and non-matriculated students as well as learning contracts for independent studies; certificate programs for individuals who seek a structured set of courses on a particular topic; and residencies -- short intensive programs that take place at a particular site.
This new, independent online high school, offered through Stanford University’s Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY), is a three-year, fully-accredited, diploma-granting program opening April 2006; it is designed for gifted students in 10th through 12th grade.
This distance learning program through the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Georgia offers Gifted, Creative, Talented Training on the Web. GCTWeb is an endorsement program via WebCT on-line delivery. GCTWeb is intended for individuals who already have a teaching certificate in some area and want to add Gifted In-Field Endorsement.
This distance learning program through the University of Nebraska, Lincoln serves homeschool organizations as well as individual students who wish to be fully accredited wtih a high school diplomia while completing independent study. Students can complete a 4-year high school diploma with the curriculum available or can use the offered courses to supplement their current curriculum.
Indiana University Distance Learning Program is a recognized leader in distance education and technology-based instruction.
Through the combined efforts of different departments at the Indiana University, hundreds of courses are offered at a distance to students every year from Indiana University.
The Missouri Virtual School exists to help small rural schools in Missouri provide rigorous courses for qualified students when these schools cannot find or afford certified/qualified classroom teachers in a particular discipline.
The Dual Credit Program allows high school students to enroll in college courses in postsecondary institutions (universities, colleges, and community colleges) prior to high school graduation, giving them enrichment opportunities and first-hand experiences with the requirements of college-level work. Dual credit students receive both high school and college credit simultaneously. Tuition and standard fees are waived by NMHU for students participating in this program.
This website -- the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University -- now contains more than 1 Gigabyte of writing-related material, with new material being added almost every month. The web site contains hypertext workshops and subject tutorials on writing research papers, resumes, and cover letters, huge collections of links to help users find information on the Internet, PowerPoint presentations about all aspects of writing that can be downloaded for use in classes or individual study, and a voluminous quantity of web pages that cover all aspects of writing – from cover letters to commas. Anyone, anywhere, can email questions about writing to our online tutors, who will respond within 24 to 48 hours. The Purdue OWL News, a weekly email newsletter now has over 10,000 subscribers from all over the world. This newsletter provides tips on writing and updates about what's going on in the Writing Lab and OWL. The website is divided in to four main sections: the lab section; the handouts section; the workshops and presentations section; and the internet section.
Open Yale Courses provides free and open access to a selection of introductory courses taught by distinguished teachers and scholars at Yale University. The aim of the project is to expand access to educational materials for all who wish to learn. All lectures were recorded in the Yale College classroom and are available in video, audio, and text transcript format. Registration is not required and no course credit is available.
Texas Tech University offers educational programs to a variety of learners such as K-12 and college students, professionals, and those seeking lifelong learning opportunities. Texas Tech’s distance learning programs enable students to pursue educational goals while providing the flexibility needed to maintain professional and personal commitments.
Certain high-school students are allowed to enroll in college-level courses in order to earn credits that apply to both undergraduate degrees and high-school diplomas. Students who have exceptionally high grades and high ACT or SAT scores and who have strong endorsements from their high schools and parents may also be considered for admission without completing the senior year of high school.
The University of Great Falls, located in Great Falls, Montana, is dedicated to providing students with professional career programs and continuing education courses. This Catholic University upholds its gospel values within its tradition. Applicants can apply at anytime; students with a GED are also eligible. The Distance learning program hosts several complete degrees and over one hundred courses every year, allowing students to work online.
The mission of the University of Missouri High School is to provide distance learning courses, through a variety of delivery methods, that will complement traditional high school curricula and provide an accredited diploma program for independent learners of all ages seeking an alternative to traditional high school attendance.
This online school specializes in providing enrichment courses to complement and extend the regular curriculum. The VSG works with schools and homeschool parents to provide courses to challenge students while providing an online community.
This public, tuition-free alternative school for grades 7-12, has been in existence since 1999. We provide all Pennsylvania students the opportunity to experience a quality curriculum; designed to meet their individual needs by enabling motivated students to accelerate their education, graduate early or achieve credit recovery. Please contact the school to find out what "credit recovery" means. The school was established through the cooperative efforts of the Intermediate units of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties and chartered by the West Chester Area School District.
This online school is one of the original charter schools in California. It is a fully accredited secondary school, covering grades 7-12. As a public school, it is free for students living in Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Imperial, and Orange counties. Choice 2000 is a completely on-line school. The instructional platform utilized by Choice is interactive. Students attend classes daily at set times. Lessons are presented both visually and verbally. Students and teachers are able to interact directly in this virtual environment, hearing and answering questions and participating in discussions of what appears on the screen. In addition to meeting standard curriculum requirements, students also learn advanced computer skills.
This private online school (tuition is required), for grades K-12 offers diagnostic assessment of each student's learning level, personalized, student-selected mentoring services, and a vigorous, flexible academic curriculum that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Students work semi-independently and the school contracts with certified teachers who are referred to as Mentors. CMA offers an accredited high school diploma online that is recognized by the military, colleges, universities, and employers across the country and around the world. The school is regionally and internationally accredited.
This distance learning program features hands-on, self-paced correspondence courses that include electronic kits that teach specific electronics subjects through associate's degree and Bachelor degree levels in electronics technology and engineering. For many courses prior knowledge in the field of electronics is recommended.
This coeducational public cyber school for K-8 grade students provides a new form of public school that students can attend from home. This is a free program that combines the strong parental involvement of homeschooling, the expertise and accountability of publicly funded education, and the flexibility of online classes. Parents pay no tuition for students to attend CCA. Students are considered to be enrolled in a public school and receive the loan of a desktop computer and a printer. Students are required to take all state mandated, standardized tests in person at locations designated by the school. Students are accepted from anywhere in the state.
Connections Academy® (CA) privately operates K-8 virtual public schools. Parents or other “Learning Coaches” deliver instruction using daily lesson plans and a Personalized Learning Plan for each student, whose progress is tracked through a Learning Management System that includes a computer and Internet connection. Connections Academy schools operate under management contracts from charter schools or school districts.
The e-Institute for Mathematics and Computer Science (eIMACS) online school is an independent teaching and educational research institute based in Plantation, Florida. eIMACS reaches talented secondary school students around the world. The IMACS Curriculum Development Group (CDG) is based at the Institute's headquarters in Plantation, Florida, and consists of mathematicians, computer scientists, engineers, technical editors, graphics designers, and programmers. CDG teams develop IMACS curricula for use in IMACS classrooms and online.
This private cyber school specializing in distance learning for grades K-12. The mission is to teach students to acquire and apply knowledge, encouraging them to think critically and communicate clearly as they become responsible, contributing members of our academic community and society at large. They welcome students of all abilities, backgrounds, and academic needs.
The Institute for Mathematics and Computer Science (IMACS) is an independent teaching and educational research institute based in Plantation, Florida. In addition to full-time curriculum development and publishing divisions, IMACS operates teaching facilities for precocious elementary and secondary school students. IMACS classes are available in locations throughout South Florida, Connecticut, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Missouri. IMACS reaches talented secondary school students around the world through its online division, eIMACS. Bright and talented students attend IMACS weekly throughout the year, or daily during summer sessions, taught by mathematicians, computer scientists and engineers. IMACS classes are also available during the day at several large independent schools.
Advanded PlacementTM gives students an opportunity to take college-level courses and exams while still in high school. IOPA also offers AP training for teachers as well as information for mentors. Courses are offered through Apex Learning and include both Essentials and Comprehensive Courses.
A college preparatory program for gifted students, USP is a cyber-blended gifted program within a Charter School offering specialized gifted education curriculum for grades K-12.
This school was created by legislation on July 1, 2000 to offer high quality educational courses via Internet technology to students. All the courses provide online instructors who guide students through the learning process and provide a solution when scheduling conflicts prevent students from taking a course when it is offered.
This online high school offers interactive courses in English, math, science, social studies, SAT, foreign language, Advanced Placement, music and art. These courses are taught by certified teachers in a virtual classroom featuring interactive audio, synchronized web browsing and a shared whiteboard. When a school district accepts a course it is with the understanding that the curriculum, instructor and requirements of the course meet their standards. At that point, the course is accredited through the school.
This is a distance education program offering more than 500 university, high school, junior high school and personal enrichment courses to people throughout the world. BYU is accredited as an institution by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Courses can be taken through a paper/pencil version or an online version. The student studies the materials, submits lessons, takes a final exam with a proctor or at a testing center, and receives a course grade that can be transferred to the school of their choice.
Cambridge Academy is a private school in Florida that provides a comprehensive middle and high school curriculum through distance learning. The school prepares an individual course of study for each full-time student. Students can enroll on a part or full time basis, and can work at their own pace.
This online school provides a unique and affordable option for students to work toward a college-accepted, accredited diploma through Distance Learning and on-site Private School programs since 1982. Students complete coursework on their own schedule, at their own pace, with the regular attention and assistance of a private Sponsor. Students are treated as individuals with valuable talents and interests. Students and parents are afforded the opportunity to assist in the creation of a personalized curriculum specifically designed to enhance the student's own learning style.
This distance education program by Ball State University utilizes both closed-circuit television and Internet to reach students unable to physically attend courses because of time or travel constraints. Although all courses are college-level, the university does accept high school students and has a special application for such students. Therefore, gifted students who are capable of doing the work should have no trouble enrolling for these classes.
ECOT provides a valuable service for all Ohio students and families seeking an alternative to traditional public education. This public school for students K-12 relies is funded by the state of Ohio and tuition is free for all students. ECOT students are required to take the state's proficiency tests and all state-required tests. All teachers are certified by the Ohio Department of Education.
Founded in 1997, FLVS is an established leader in developing and providing virtual education solutions to students throughout the country. This online school works in conjuction with public schools (does not issue diplomas). Tuition is free to FL residents and provides
more than 80 courses to middle and high school students. All FLVS teachers possess a valid Florida teaching certificate and are certified specifically in the subject they teach. The school is accredited by two major agencies: The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and The Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation.
Georgia Virtual School (GAVS) is part of the Georgia Department of Education's Office of Technology Services. GAVS is fully accredited and operates in partnership with Georgia parents and schools to offer high school level courses across the state, such as advanced placement, college preparatory, career and technical, and other electives to enhance the high school learning experience.
The Illinois Virtual High School is a cyber high school offering distance learning opportunities for students in Illinois. Their mission is to use new and emerging technologies that expand the boundaries of space and time to provide Illinois students and their teachers with increased equity and access to the highest quality educational opportunities.
This distance learning program is an offering of the Indiana Academy at Ball State University. The academy is a residential program for Indiana residents that accepts gifted high school juniors and seniors. However, the distance learning component does not seem to be restricted to state residents. Courses are year-long AP classes in a wide variety of subjects. Some courses are eligible for dual credit with a participating college. All classes are offered in a variety of interactive formats.
The university offers two undergraduate degrees in general studies, more than 195 university courses, and more than 100 high school courses and a high school diploma. This is an ideal program for the advanced, eager student who desires to get a head start.
Indiana University South Bend offers high school students the chance to explore the campus in two ways: taking college classes while still in high school or becoming an IU South Bend student. A "to-do" calendar is also provided on the admissions page for students to refer to during their senior year of high school.
Internet Home School is a fully accredited online school, offering classes in math, English, science, social science, health, computer science, foreign languages, and art history. Students in grades K-12 may enroll for the online courses at any time.
This distance learning program combines conferencing software, Internet and email, allowing students a complete and excellent learning experience from their own homes. Students interact live with other students and our highly qualified teachers during regularly scheduled meetings each week. Some classes offer asynchronous enrollment; this allows students to participate in all aspects of the course (email, automated quizzes, lesson plans) without the requirement of live class attendance. Asynchronous enrollment entitles the students to interact with one another and with teachers via World Wide Web discussion forums -- including interactive "Whiteboards."
Via lecture, discussion, exams, and written assignments our instructors teach from a Christian perspective, nurturing the desire to know and live the Holy Faith in all areas of life. The junior program's purpose is to help prepare the student for participation in the college preparatory program by allowing the student to learn the necessary technology while also assisting with the student's intellectual development.
This online curiculum offers lessons and testing for students in grades six through twelve. From the website:
"Our digital curriculum was conceived and developed during a five year grant through the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Migrant Education, and has evolved into a useful tool for teachers and students throughout the United States and in many other countries throughout the world!
Our courses were designed and created by an award-winning team of Kentucky teachers, and are aligned closely to state and national standards. Each course is bolstered by strong and effective assessment, powered by a robust database that affords account holders efficient and automatic scoring and management of student performance."
This distance learning program is a self-paced, independent study high school. Courses can be taken by correspondence or online.
This distance learning program is an accredited, K-12 independent study program providing a variety of curricular options, trained teachers, college counseling, grades, diplomas, and official transcripts. Using a diverse selection of approved texts and technological resources, we offer families a specialized array of educational programs in a distance-learning environment.
This distance learning program is designed for independent learning and offers students in 6th through 12th grades Honors level and Advanced Placement courses for high school credit. Teachers proficient in their respective subject areas work with LearningLinks students in a variety of formats. Most of the courses are offered in an online format through BlackBoard CourseInfo. Students also communicate with their instructors via email, telephone and the U.S. Postal Service.
"The Maricopa Community Colleges are decidedly distinct, serving a quarter million students annually through colleges, skill centers and multiple campuses and sites. With more than 1,000 business partnerships, charter high schools, advanced health care training, biotechnology opportunities and unique career offerings, the Maricopa Community Colleges quickly respond to the training and educational needs of our changing communities."
MVHS doesn't independently grant diplomas or course credit, but works in cooperation with individual school districts. Through MVHS, Michigan high school students can prepare for high-stakes tests like MEAP and AP Exams, take a variety of courses and learn any place there is a computer and Internet connection. We're here to help educators prepare our children for a lifetime of using increasingly integrated technology in their work and their lives.
This distance learning program offers only college-level math courses. It uses the software Mathematica, which allows the students to truly explore and understand the mathematical concepts.
This webpage on the Oregon Public Education Network (OPEN) website lists numerous online learning programs. OPEN's mission is to enable all of Oregon's K-12 schools to participate in a coordinated information network allowing for students and educators to reach technology based classes and resources. OPEN builds on successful regional networks to offer a wide range of networks and educational services targeted for Oregon students and educators.
This online school is one of the world's oldest and largest distance learning institutions. The school provides programs and services that are designed to meet the learning needs of the adult learner. Programs of study lead to specialized associate degrees and career-specific diplomas. Choose from more than 80 distance learning programs in today's fastest growing fields. Learn on your own time, in your own home, and at your own pace. Study guides and lessons will be shipped to your door, and are also accessible in PDF format for online study. You'll learn independently, but not alone - with unparalleled student services and unlimited instructional support.
This public coeducational charter cyberschool serves students residing in Pennsylvania in grades K-12. Find a custom-made accredited curriculum, self-paced programs, online instruction, dual college courses and support activities to ensure academic success. The PA Cyber is required by the IDEA ’97 to provide a free appropriate public education to school age children who have been identified as gifted and in need of specially designed instruction.
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School is a coeducational public school in grades K-7 for Pennsylvania students. Students and parents connect to the school, the lessons, assessments, teachers, and each other online. Each student who enrolls in the Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School will be loaned a computer system from the school—including a computer, printer, and other necessary hardware—and an Internet connection. As a public charter school, PAVCS does not charge tuition.
This online school bills itself as the first all-online college preparatory program for Roman Catholics. From the school's literature:
"The purpose of the Academy is to provide Roman Catholic educators a rigorous online college preparatory curriculum which challenges the intellect and nourishes the spirit with the riches of the Catholic tradition. All courses are taught from a college preparatory level and provide opportunity for students, young or mature, to excel in specialized study or to enroll in a complete academic curriculum. We provide live classroom participation, interactive World Wide Web forum, electronic mail, and evaluation of student work. All students who are of good will and who can meet the rigorous demands of the subject matter are welcome. After the completion of our courses, it is not unusual for the diligent student to be academically prepared to bypass general education courses required by degree-granting institutions of higher learning. Preparation for the online distance-learning environment is afforded students from ages 10-13 via Regina Coeli Junior Program."
This online school uses online conferencing, email and Internet to create an interactive educational environment. It offers what administrators call a "Christian classical education." From the school's literature:
"In striving to meet the need for a successful transition from home-school to college, they encourage academic excellence by challenging students with rigorous material and require accountability from the students and parents. Via lecture, discussion, exams, and written assignments our instructors teach from a Christian perspective, nurturing the desire to know and live the Christian faith in all areas of life."
This distance learning program is a collaborative effort headed by the Southern Regional Education Board. It allows users to search through distance learning courses from dozens of colleges and universities in 16 states. Billed as a "marketplace of distance learning courses, programs and services," Electronic Campus represents a clearinghouse of information on distance learning opportunities.
This distance learning resource is designed to provide e-learning solutions & resources for the electronics community. One option is to provide basic information on new technologies by companies in an attempt to promote their products. Another option is the basic courses that can add to anyone's educational development (an example is "An introduction to Signals and Systems"). The courses and information are extensive.
This online school offers a comprehensive distance learning program to students in grades K-12. Students work at their own pace and can work ahead of their grade level if desired. Clonlara School Compuhigh is one part of the high school curriculum that offers online courses to middle and high school students. Clonlara is a private institution that charges tuition, tracks academic progress and provides teacher support.
This online high school has been in operation since 1994 and provides courses that are developed to match the Utah core standards and objectives. They are divided into Academic and Elective courses. Students are able to enroll any day of the year and work at their own pace until the course is completed. Courses in the Electronic High School are free to Utah students. The school offers a diploma to a Utah students and is fully accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools.
This online school offers virtual guitar lessons online. The instructor has taught hundreds of homeschoolers over the past 18 years and wanted to make these sessions available to anyone who is interested and wanting to learn. The curriculum was nominated for the Alberta Science and Technology Award, two years in a row. All lessons are animated. The students receive a professional set of notes with an assignment, pertaining to the material covered after the lesson is finished.
This online high school is a statewide, Web-based educational program set up under the direction of the Idaho State Board of Education and Idaho State Legislature to provide Idaho students with greater access to a diverse assortment of courses. This virtual high school was created to address the educational needs of all Idaho students: traditional, homeschooled, at-risk, gifted and adult learners. The IDLA is accredited through the Northwest Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities.
This online course uses a Dynamic Immersion method to teach students a foreign language. You learn to speak, write and understand new languages using your natural language-learning abilities and fully-interactive technologies. Spanish - French - German - English (U.S.) - English (U.K.)- Dutch - Danish - Portuguese - Italian - Latin - Russian - Polish - Welsh - Hindi - Arabic - Hebrew - Turkish - Chinese - Thai - Japanese - Vietnamese - Korean - Indonesian - Swahili. They have both an online version and on CD-Rom. You can do a free trial version of the online courses.
This distance learning program offers Advanced Placement courses via satellite to high schools in Vermont and neighboring states in both English Literature & Composition and Calculus. The format consists of taped lectures, Web-based support, and monthly satellite broadcast from September to mid-May. Both courses culminate with review and preparation for the AP exams in May.
This online class is a distance learning home study course for parents. Most homeschooling parents already have shelves of writing curricula to use with their kids. What they don't have is a cheat sheet for themselves that trains them how to teach this beast called writing.
UC Online Academy is an online public charter high school provided by the University of California. UCOA will be opening Academies across California to provide a rich curriculum developed and maintained by the University of California College Prep Online for grades 9-12. To apply, students must fill out a simple application at no cost.
This program designed by Virginia's Department of Education provides the opportuny for students interested in taking AP classes in schools that do not offer AP courses. Applying distance learning technology, a variety of college-level and foreign language courses are offered.
For students in grades 2 through 12, these summer programs offer eligible students from all over the country and around the world the opportunity to engage in challenging academic work in the company of peers who share their exceptional abilities and love of learning. While the focus is on rigorous academics and learning, the social experience that results from bringing these students together is an integral part of the program. Some programs are offered at colleges and universities throughout the United States and beyond. The programs are typically three weeks long, and students take only one course.
This distance learning program offers online courses in many subjects. APEX Learning takes full advantage of the interactive features of the Web. All courses are high school level, and about half are Advanced Placement. Students are able to take AP courses that may not be offered at their current school. Each class has one instructor and no more than 25 students. The instructors design each course based on the College Board Curriculum for Advanced Placement Classes. Students should plan on spending about 10 hours per week per course. Taking a course allows the student to participate for free in the review course that follows in the Spring.
Aventa Learning, a top educational technology company, has an extensive K-12 online curriculum, including 17 Advanced Placement courses. Classroom resources, independent study courses, credit recovery and test preparation supplements are available for students as well. There are also sections for teachers and administrators, which contain a great deal of useful information.
This website offers a series of interactive biology labs are available on a per-use, subscription basis. Prices vary between $7.80 for a single lab to $28.60 for 10. Currently available labs are:
FlyLab- genetics of inheritance
EvolutionLab- adaptation by natural selection
TranslationLab- the genetic code
DemographyLab- human population growth
HemoglobinLab- mutations, protein structure/function
PedigreeLab- human genetics and RFLP probes
MitochondriaLab- electron transport
LeafLab- plant physiology/photosynthesis
CardioLab- cardiovascular homeostasis
EnzymeLab- biochemistry of the enzyme invertase
Boxer math offers three home versions of their online course subscriptions including Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, and Trigonometry. You can compare BoxerMath to their state's math standards to see how much of the state curriculum is covered by BoxerMath.
This online school is a private online learning center with a rolling admissions policy. Founded in 1982, CALCampus offers courses and certificate programs for support for homeschooling on the secondary level, and support for high school and postsecondary study. The High School Division offers a Diploma Program which has its own admissions policies. CALCampus High School is nationally accredited by the National Association of Private Schools and is a candidate for accreditation by the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA).
This distance learning program features telecourses available through videocassette for home use. Coast Telecourses is an international producer and distributor of academically rigorous learning systems that combine stimulating and informative video programs with challenging textbooks and other course-related materials. These professionally produced educational series have been honored with numerous awards since their inception in the early 1970's, including 11 Los Angeles-area Emmy Awards.
This site gives personalized English instruction to students of all ages using the parents' curriculum of choice. A full English program (reading, literature, composition, language and research, and communications) is taught via e-mail and fax. Students begin at their ability level and are guided towards excellence in the above areas. There are links for dictionaries, thesauruses, and grammar databases.
ePALS Classroom Exchange is the world's largest and fastest growing online classroom community, connecting more than 4.5 million users. ePALS helps learners of all ages become active members of the global community by giving them access to tools, resources and each other. Since 1996, ePALS has allowed learners to broaden their horizons, work together and form new friendships. By developing and offering barrier-breaking resources such as the Internet's first built-in webmail language translation, ePALS has allowed people in 191 countries, speaking 136 languages to have meaningful contact with each other. Our safety innovations, such as monitored email and profanity filters, have helped to make ePALS the leading provider of email technology in schools worldwide.
GSN is a provider of Virtual Curriculum ideal for homeschool students and families. Delivered entirely over the internet, this curriculum for grades 2-12 is deeply rooted in the National Academic Content Standards.Global Virtual Curriculum offers a complete, affordable, and comprehensive on-line education solution.
PCS Edventures! is the educational adventure where kids discover how things work. Edventures uses exciting hands-on projects, safe and secure communication tools, and a powerful reward system to motivate students. Students are assessed and motivated using the exclusive PCS Merit System that combines tutorials with stimulating, hands-on activities that challenge everyone! Gifted students can quickly “test out” to higher levels. Subject areas are diverse ranging from Art to Engineering. There is a strong emphasis on technological skills, computer and Internet use, and design skills. Fun materials and manipulatives are used including LEGO® products.
This website provides thousands of interactive online quizzes, games, and activities in every subject you can imagine. Quia's award-winning technology allows students to evaluate their skills, track their performance, and learn enjoyably at a rapid pace. Engaging learning activities and robust self-assessment tools combine to provide students with a comprehensive framework for computer-based learning.
This distance learning program offers a self-paced math curriculum, complete from first grade through first-year calculus. Pre-tests identify items already mastered and items still requiring work. Program does not provide any instruction, only generates worksheets with problems in areas which still require further work. Program must be overseen by an actively involved teacher for learning to occur. New topics must be taught by a teacher.
This orgnaization offers 200 college-level courses for lifelong learners. Courses are offered on DVD, audio CD and other formats and provide the adventure of learning, without the homework or exams.
Time4Learning is an online resource that provides activities for students in grades preschool to eighth grade who wish to improve math and reading skills. This site offers homeschool curriculum, after-school learning, and summer activities for pre-school, elementary and middle school students. Online educational teaching games allow the student to work at their own pace, developing independence and efficiency. Parents can track their children’s progress and have access to printable worksheets for reinforcement, quizzes, and unit tests.
Typing Pal Online offers a free basic typing course anyone can use. Typing Pal, a quick and easy way to learn keyboard typing !
This distance learning resource claims to be the world's largest directory of online courses, accredited online degrees, continuing education, online training, and online education.
On their site, you'll find hundreds of online courses, accredited degree programs, certificates, professional continuing education and learning resources in 241 subject areas offered by educational institutions, companies and individuals from all over the world.
World Wide Learn only lists online degrees and distance learning programs from accredited colleges and universities, and quality training programs from recognized institutions.
This online instructional service provides you with your own private writing teacher who works with your son or daughter on a daily basis via email, Monday through Friday. All that's required to use the individualized programs is a computer and the ability to communicate via email. Designed specifically to address the needs of the individual student, these programs can serve as a full-fledged writing curriculum, or as a supplement to virtually any other course of study. All students work at their own pace with their own teacher, and all of the hand-tailored services are guaranteed within 24 hours.
This online curriculum is an innovative middle and high school writing education program combining 21st Century technology with flesh-and-blood writing experts to offer challenging and comprehensive composition classes for middle and high school students.
This online curriculum resource offers lessons in geography, biology, language arts and early childhood activities. The lessons are designed for elementary school-level, and should be appropriate for young Davidson Young Scholars. Many print-outs, worksheets and excercises are available for download.
This website is a useful database for educational virtual field trips, distance learning and more. The search directory allows members a free search for specific trips as well as providing a centralized area for providers to advertise their events.
Aphelion is an intensive learning environment facilitated by the Internet. Students work from home or wherever they can access the net. Our first student continued her work when she was at home in Niagara or visiting in Toronto. Much of the student's studies takes place away from the computer. Books, video and experimentation are an important part of "multimedia" learning.
This article written by Sylvia St. Cyr is a description a teacher provides on experiences teaching gifted students in mathematics. Her main concern was how she could impact the lives and learning for a new arrangement of students she was about to educate. She describes new techniques and methods for teaching the gifted by pointing out resources and tips.
This educational website is offered by Cornell's Adult University (CAU). Students access topic based study rooms. Each room contains video-streamed lectures, links to specially selected websites, informative reading lists, and a place to chat with faculty and fellow CyberTower users. CyberTower also features monthly Faculty Forums. It is a free service.
"The Degree.net web site and its tie-in line of books were established to provide quality information on education, both traditional and nontraditional. We aim to be the number one source of honest, unbiased information on degree-granting institutions worldwide. While our primary area of expertise is distance learning, and we do produce some of the best-selling books in the field, our ultimate goal is to help students, prospective students, hiring and HR officers, law enforcement, the media, and other people who need the truth about any aspect of education in the world today."
The website includes an online catologue of books designed to help students and parents through the process of choosing a school, guides for investigating options, and a list of 100 colleges and universities that are "fully accredited, degree-granting, and Bear-approved."
This study's purpose is to determine how effective distance education is compared to a traditional education. Test scores, homework grades, research paper grades, learning styles and student ages are some of the measured variables. This study concurs with the general body of knowledge that distance education can be just as good as traditional face-to-face education.
What is distance learning? How do I know if a school is legitimate? Can I take all of my classes online? How long will it take to earn a degree? How can I pay for it? Get the answers to these and all of your distance learning concerns at our Distance Learning 101 page. (About.com)
This website provides a variety of services to help potential online and distance learners find out about e-Learning and select the best courses, programs and degrees for their needs. eLearners DOES NOT PROVIDE THE COURSES - they simply point you to a wide variety of learning providers, and try to give you enough information about online learning to narrow your choices and make an informed decision.
"More students are taking--and passing--Advanced Placement (AP) exams in every part of the country, as college-level work in high school becomes increasingly common, the College Board reported Jan. 25. Many state education officials attribute the gains in participation at least in part to online courses that expand the reach of advanced-level instruction. "
This online curriculum resource is for junior high, high school, college students, teachers and homeschooling parents. It features 348 Online Literature Summaries / notes / book notes / chapter summaries / booknotes for both popular and obscure titles.
Based on research conducted at Mesa Community College, this article explores the concept of web-based schooling and online instruction. There is information on both the advantages and concerns related to web-based instruction. The author discusses how this type of learning may only work well for certain types of students and that time management is a necessary skill to balance a possible career, family and academic work. It is also important to find an online school with proper accreditation.
Curriki hopes to improve education around the world by empowering teachers, students and parents with user-created, open source curricula, and it's all free! This website is an ever-growing collection of free lessons, assessments, resources and textbooks.
This web site is the global resource for teachers, students, and proponents of wldlife conservation. Socratic seminars place students in a large group discussion where their purpose is to solve a problem or discuss sides of a controversial issue. Students read a wide range of print and non-print texts, among which are fiction and nonfiction, classic and contemporary works. Students gather, evaluate, and synthesize data from a variety of sources to communicate their discoveries in ways that suit their purpose and audience.
Math and Music is an exciting example of project-based learning for students in grades 6-8. In a series of two videoconferences, students become the producers of a major musical event. Participants must utilize problem-solving skills relating to fractions, decimals, proportions, algebra and spatial geometry. $350 for entire unit (2 videoconferences).
This free online educational source offers advance placement testing, educational tools, complete curriculum from K12, loaner computer and printer, textbooks and materials, and guidance from an experienced teacher. Students study at their own pace and progress to the next course as they master the required skills for advancement.
PLATO Learning products offer self-paced intervention solutions for K-adult students, teacher-facilitated instructional supplements for K-12 educators and instructional solutions for educators and students. On this website, find online assessments that are tied directly to standards; bring learning standards to the classroom and fully integrating them with your instructional resources.
Socratic Seminar participants seek deeper understanding of complex ideas through rigorously thoughtful dialogue, rather than by memorizing bits of information or meeting arbitrary demands for 'coverage. As listeners and readers, students will analyze experiences, ideas, information, and issues presented by others using a variety of established criteria. This information is provided by the Greece Central School District in New York.
This web site features live tailor-made French lessons with a trained teacher through your personal computer. All you need is a webcam and headsets. Take your lessons as you wish according to your free time, your needs or your desire, without being forced to book at set times.