With the convenience of online learning, more high school students are choosing to complete college coursework during their high school years. Distance learners at Ignite Christian Academy are no exception.
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Educational Thanksgiving Ideas for the Last Minute
It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner. As your family prepares for the holiday, here are several ideas to help you accomplish last-minute preparations, as well as a few tips to make the activities educational for distance learners.
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Let Your Voice Be Heard
A key component to the success and health of any school is continuous improvement. It is a vital component that drives a school to constantly invest in the success and well-being of its students. Ignite Christian Academy is committed to continuous improvement, which requires students, parents, teachers, staff members, and administrators to contribute to the success of our school.
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Elementary Teachers Host Fall Jeopardy
To bring a fun end to the month of October, the elementary teachers planned a creative game of Fall Jeopardy to welcome the change of seasons. Participants were split into two teams and challenged with questions about plants, animals, fall festivities, and other seasonal changes. [Read more…]
4 Ways to Celebrate National Distance Learning Week
Established as Alpha Omega Institute in 1992, Ignite Christian Academy has been providing students with at-home Christian education opportunities for more than 20 years. Thanks to advances in technology, studying at our online academy is a simple, convenient, and practical way to obtain an education from anywhere in the world! This week, in honor of National Distance Learning Week, take some time to celebrate the opportunities distance learning provides:
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ICA Students Gain Computer Programming Experience with New Elective
Rock Rapids, IA (November 11, 2013) – Online learners at Ignite Christian Academy can now gain valuable and practical experience in computer programming with the new Fundamentals of Programming and Software Development elective for Ignitia online curriculum.
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Preparing to Enter a Bilingual Workforce
Students who graduate with foreign language skills hold a competitive advantage as they enter the workforce. The Center for Digital Education reports that, when surveyed, 97 percent of K-12 and 96 percent of higher education leaders consider training in language and multiculturalism necessary in order to compete within the global workforce.
Yet in 2012, Forbes reported that only 18 percent of Americans speak a second language while 53 percent of Europeans, and a growing number of individuals in other nations, are bilingual. It seems there is plenty of room for improvement and expansion of language education in the states.
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Help Your Community, Boost Your Health
The good feelings we get from performing volunteer work may make a real difference in a do-gooder's heart health.
According to Scientific American, a study conducted at the University of British Columbia found lower levels of cholesterol and inflammation in students who volunteer.
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Building Success through Communication
Educational research does not always provide us with clear answers, but it does show that increased communication between teachers and students results in increased student success. At Ignite Christian Academy, we strive to break down the barrier of distance in order to connect students to teachers and enhance education. One way we promote communication is through participation projects.
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Two New Computer Courses Available in Ignitia
Ignite Christian Academy is pleased to present two new computer courses for Ignitia online curriculum. The electives, Introduction to Information Technology and Fundamentals of Computer Systems, are currently open for enrollment to high school students.
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