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Amazing Benefits of Taking a Short Course

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But here is some things that you need to know about the short course: All study materials are delivered online. A short course is very flexible because it is an online school where every student manages their time of study. Students can study anywhere and anytime they want. Students manage their time studying.

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Engaging All Learners: Expanding High School Options for Success

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In addition to traditional high schools, online schools in Arizona have emerged as an alternative education option, providing flexibility and personalized learning experiences for students. These virtual institutions offer a range of courses and programs tailored to individual learning styles and needs.

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Sal Khan’s New Online School Wants to Make ‘Mastery Learning’ Global

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The students had enrolled in the latest effort by Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, the online tool he started by making videos on YouTube that is now used by hundreds of districts in the U.S. Khan’s new project is a fully online school with a mix of self-paced online learning and group activities.

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Why Blended Learning Fits Your Class, 3 Issues to Think About, and 5 Easy Ways to Begin

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When you commit to a blended learning program in your school, establish an organic and on-going training program, hand-holding as needed, to help teachers change their traditional mindset. Infrastructure.

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School Makes Some Students Anxious. Is Physically Showing Up Necessary?

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Sometimes, in a rush to help avoidant students, schools will put them in online school, says Anna Swan, a clinical psychologist. Those kids who white-knuckle it through the end of high school can end up miserable because their anxiety hasn't been addressed, she adds.

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Curriculum Companions Start August 8th

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Start date for the 2016-17 online school year: August, 8, 2016. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, CSG Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, an Amazon Vine Voice book reviewer, CAEP reviewer, CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, and a weekly contributor to TeachHUB.