We're often asked by parents interested in online learning about what other parents have to say. Parents wonder about the experience of an online program, the pro's and con's, the challenges of what to expect with at-home learning, and how successful students can be.
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9 Tips for Going Back to (Online) School
Going back to school is a whirl-wind time of the year. Shopping lists, new clothes, paperwork, it seems never-ending sometimes for parents. But it’s also exciting! The beginning of a new school year is fresh with possibilities for students. If you have a student going back to school in an online program, preparation is slightly different than attending a traditional school.
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Technology Meets Science: Virtual Lab Options for Online Students
Technology is everywhere these days. In cell phones, e-readers, tablets, instant messaging and texting, and QR codes on bananas! What's next? Computers in our eye glasses? These days, you never know what new technology will pop up.
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Why You Should Encourage Your Student to Daydream
Children have an innate propensity to daydream. Wandering minds can drive some parents absolutely crazy, especially if they want their student to focus on a task for a period of time. With younger children, attention spans can be very short and limited in scope. Although some suffer permanently from attention deficit disorder, many children start growing attention spans as they age in maturity and mental capacity. [Read more…]
10 Fun Ways to Make the 2012 Summer Olympics Educational
The countdown is on! This year the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England promises to offer the world thrilling contests in many sporting events including favorites like swimming, diving, track, gymnastics, volleyball, and more. The world's best athletes converge one week from now to put their talents to the test from July 25 – August 12. (Download or print the event schedule.) [Read more…]
Educational Websites to Celebrate Man on the Moon
Over 40 years ago, man made history; man walked on the moon (and finally confirmed it was not made of cheese!). In honor of Neil Armstrong's history-changing stroll on July 20, 1969 across the surface of another orb, we thought this week would be a great time to study about Man on the Moon.
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Reasons to Retake a Failed High School Course Online
Report cards can bring surprises, sometimes good and sometimes not. If your student is struggling with a particular high school course or has already failed one, you know the bitter disappointment and embarrassment this causes. Moreover, you are likely worried what long-term damage this may cause to your student's potential college acceptance.
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Latest Improvements Increase Teacher Availability
Remember the last time you packed all of your belongings into boxes, filled a moving truck, drove a number of miles, unloaded the trucks, and unpacked all of your boxes? It was likely a bittersweet time filled with a mixture of sadness for things you were leaving behind, anxiety for the things you were to face in the future, and anticipation of the benefits of the move.
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Jeopardy Jamboree Planned for July 25
Many of our Ignite Christian Academy students have started to look forward to our monthly social events, and the July Jamboree should not disappoint!
Starting at 2 p.m. (CT) on Wednesday, July 25, students can participate in the July Jeopardy Jamboree hosted by language arts teacher Wendel Buys. The game will feature questions about summer, sun, and a few surprise categories! All grade levels are invited to join, and we'll have two groups of K-6 and 7-12 grades participating.
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Smart Summer Activities
The first day of summer has come and passed and now we are into the dog days of summer. Parents and students alike are excited for the warm days, swimming, barbeques and other activities that only summer can bring. In addition, here are a few ideas parents can use to keep the summer fun, grow, and spend time together as a family.
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