Definition of Online Learning"Online learning is teacher-led education that takes place over the Internet, with the teacher and student separated geographically, using a web-based educational delivery system (like Blackboard) that includes rich content or software to provide a structured learning environment. It may be synchronous (communication in which participants interact in real time, such as online video)or asynchronous (communication separated by time, such as email or online discussion forums). It may be accessed from multiple settings (in school and/or out of school buildings)"

Keeping Pace with K-12 Online and Blended Learning

What is the state of Online Education?

• Exponential growth. 298% increase in the number of online students compared to last year in California. • States building virtual

schools, including California• Blended becoming the

most popular type of online education

What are the current options for Online Education?• Commercial virtual schools• Virtual school affiliated with an

independent school• State virtual school• Charter schools incorporating elements

of online learning• Blended schools with several options• Numerous permutations of all of the

above

What issues are addressed with Online Learning?• Increased class offerings

(German, Arabic)• Remediation (math, grammar)• Chaminade can keep students

we were losing to charters• Freeing the school from the time-place-age-subject segregated educational model of the 20th century• Right now, grade level is

according to age and not ability• Location by grade, time, subject

Why do students like Online Education?

• I can sleep in• I can take more interesting classes• I can pursue my passions• I can focus on my work without distractions from my

classmates• I can move at my own pace• I don’t have to compete to share my thoughts and ideas• I can learn with a schedule that meets my needs• I can learn despite health issues that might get in the way of a

traditional class setting• I can easily communicate with my teacher when I need to• I can easily communicate with my classmates whenever I want