Class is now in session, online that is. Gone are the days of ringing bells, uncomfortable wooden desks, and walking to the front of class to answer a question. [Read more…]
What’s the Difference between Private and Public Online Schools?
Online school websites are everywhere. Every state has them. Some are private, some public, some charter (either public or private), and some umbrella group home schools. With all these options, it's easy for parents to become confused on the options available for alternative education formats. [Read more…]
5 First Day of Fall Outdoor Activity Ideas
Ah, the cool, crisp weather and falling leaves. Fall is here again. Now’s a great chance to enjoy the beauty of autumn with your online student before the winter snows traps you both indoors. Learning doesn’t just happen in lessons. The most memorable learning often happens in a spontaneous, hands-on way and online learning gives you this flexibility!
How to Use Talk Like a Pirate Day in English Class!
Ahoy mateys! Did you know that September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day? More than a silly-fun holiday that turns normal adults and children's speech into marauding bandit-wantabes, Talk Like a Pirate Day can be used to promote and even build English skills. [Read more…]
Tips for Transferring High School Credits
Switching schools can be necessary evil, and the need often happens in high school. Although changing schools in younger grades can be emotionally challenging, changing high schools brings on a whole new set of technical difficulties, especially if moving to another state or transferring to a different school type.
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How a Healthy Breakfast Helps Student Learning
Orange juice, bagels, toast, cereal, pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, breakfast options seem endless. However, did you know how important eating a healthy breakfast is for a student's academic learning? It's much more vital then you may think, and more often than not, students are going to class without the nutrition they need.
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7 Ways to Keep Your Online Student Accountable
Online learning seems so free, like your student can do courses when he wants, how often he wants, and without a care in the world.
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4 Ways to Celebrate National Grandparents Day
Nanas, grannies, pop-pops, and grandpas, we all have them even if we call them different names. Grandparents are one of the most important structural elements of the family unit, second only to parents themselves. While going back two generations can help in understanding the past, your student can also learn much from grandparents in the areas of wisdom and knowledge.
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Ways to Grow Student Involvement in Community Service
In a society of me-centered attitudes, caring for others can be sparsely lacking. It remains a fact over the decades that only a small percentage of community members ever volunteer for public service. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2011, 26% of the population volunteers for an organization at least once a year.
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7 Reasons to Learn a World Language
At no other time has our world been so interconnected.
The internet and social mediums have opened the doors to communication, collaboration, and even inspiration like never before. As the world becomes more and more dependent on outside industries, it's important for our students to gain the skills needed to meet the global challenge of talking to neighboring countries and cultures.
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