Learn more about online high schools by going to OnlineHighSchool.org
Here’s a video of a news cast regarding Oklahoma Virtual School:
According to user “learningonline” from youtube.com, the following information applies to this video:
“Oklahoma Virtual High School/Advanced Academics profiled on Oklahoma Educational TV. It features singer/student Maci Wainwright “
Learn more about online high schools by going to <a href=”http://www.onlinehighschool.org”>OnlineHighSchool.org</a>
Here’s an interesting video from Park City Independent:
This is an interesting video regarding online high schooling as provided by Park City Independent.
Learn more about online high schools by going to <a href=”http://www.onlinehighschool.org”>OnlineHighSchool.org</a>
Now is the time to start looking around for an online summer school provider. Many students needs summer school classes for a variety of reasons and the need for an online provider is constantly growing. As at all other times during the year, OnlineHighSchool.org is a provider of online high school classes including summer school.
Here’s an article about the New York City ischool from the NYC department of education:
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Schools Chancellor Joel I. Klein today launched the NYC21C initiative, a research and development project aimed at innovating secondary school practices to better prepare students for college and careers in the 21st century global economy. The announcement was made at the NYC iSchool, a new small selective high school in SoHo whose success at incorporating technology into everyday learning will serve as a model for the development of other schools in the NYC21C initiative. The NYC iSchool is equipped with video conferencing so that students can learn from college professors, authors, top scientists, and business leaders around the globe. A virtual desktop program designed for the school enables students to access their work on any computer, and online coursework complements classroom learning. Students at the NYC iSchool have already used the technology to learn about neuroscience from Nobel Laureates at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, about the earth’s atmosphere and global climate change from a NASA scientist, to connect with peers in the Gulf Coast and share perspectives about 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, and to access online Advanced Placement and college-preparatory courses that might not otherwise be available to them. The NYC iSchool is supported by a $1 million founding gift from Mortimer B. Zuckerman. Cisco, the world’s leading networking company, is collaborating with the NYC iSchool to provide hands-on expertise and to advise educators as they develop technology-based teaching methods that can be replicated in classrooms everywhere.
Early results from the NYC iSchool indicate success. Last January, a quarter of the NYC iSchool’s ninth grade students passed the New York State Regents exam in global studies or living environment—months earlier than most high school students even complete the course. Demand to attend the school has dramatically increased from its first year, when nearly 300 students applied for 90 seats; this year, more than 1,500 students applied for 108 seats available in the fall.
“The NYC iSchool’s use of technology to expand learning opportunities for students is incredibly exciting,” Chancellor Klein said. “I want to thank Mort Zuckerman and Cisco for their support, and congratulate NYC iSchool educators and students, who are leading the way for the next generation of schools across the City and country.”
“Improving New York City’s public schools is critical to the future of our City,” Mortimer B. Zuckerman said. “I am proud to be a part of another innovation to improve the quality of teaching and learning.”
“Cisco is honored to be a strategic partner to the NYC iSchool and part of the Chancellor’s initiative to transform New York City schools for the 21st Century,” said Michael Stevenson, Vice President of Global Education at Cisco. “Drawing on our experience elsewhere in the world, we are assisting the New York City Department of Education through the provision of roadmaps, models, and tools which school leaders can incorporate into their strategies for school improvement, driven by technology. Cisco believes passionately in transforming education to create stronger societies and economies. We hope our work with the New York City schools will both have impact in the city and offer a template for use elsewhere in the US and around the world.”
“A commitment to focusing on 21st century skills and the opportunity to offer a technology-rich environment allows us to transform the classroom experience,” said iSchool Co-Principal Alisa Berger. Co-Principal Mary Moss added: “The iSchool represents a re-conceptualization of high school. We need to be willing to look at the skills our students need for college and beyond, and use all available tools to offer students a high school experience that meets their needs and ensures their success in today’s world.””
Read more about it here: http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/mediarelations/NewsandSpeeches/2008-2009/20090512_ischool.htm
Check out this video from NYCischool:
According to youtube member 214Media:
“NYCiSchool is a small nurturing high school that offers a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum with a focus on interdisciplinary study of real-world problems, individualized learning, and on-line coursework. Technology is infused into and believed to be an important aspect of every content area and facilitates the individualized programming and on-line work. NYCiSchool is founded on the beliefs that students learn best by actively doing work that has purpose and meaning, that students thrive on choice and responsibility, and that adolescents need a uniquely structured environment to guide them and help them reach their potential as students and young adults.
This video was produced, directed & written by Russ Jolly of 214 Media on behalf of Cisco Systems, Inc.
Cisco is a vital partner to the New York City Department of Education and has played a major role in the development of the NYCiSchool. The NYCiSchool opened for classes in September of 2008.”
It’s come time to address the issue of Joke Diplomas, also known as Fake Diplomas. Unfortunately, in every discipline there is a black sheep of the family, so to speak. In the discipline of online education, there are unfortunately several instances of people paying for joke diplomas. There are multiple levels of fraudulence in relation to such joke diplomas so let’s take it all in stride.
First off, there are down-right fabricated high school diplomas. These are simply fabricated, much like a fake ID, and have no credibility to them. They may, at some point, possibly fool an employer just like a fake ID may fool a liquor store owner. However, like fake ID’s, fabricated diplomas are completely illegitimate and unethical.
Not far off on the ethics scale, are what are known as joke diplomas, produced by “diploma mills.” These diploma mills offer a customer the ability to earn a diploma within days, or even hours. They usually involve a simple test that is passed in order to “earn” the diploma. Beware of such diploma mills, they are numerous and many fall prey. Unfortunately, these diploma mills are also quite prolific and make a lot of money off of eager customers. Because of this, they have large amounts of finances available for advertising and they appear in very high demand virtual real estate across the web.
A defining mark of joke diplomas is that they attempt to take the place of the GED, but don’t have the credibility of the GED. To date, there is no such thing as the GED online, although many diploma mills offer “GED like tests.” Again, any online high school diploma that was earned taking one, or a short series of tests, immediately falls suspect.
Another defining mark of joke diplomas is that they often make mention of accreditation by some vague, unknown, online high school accreditation agency. Because consumers are overwhelmed with a mass of information, they often struggle to decipher between legitimate and illegitimate accreditation. What complicates matters is the notion of legitimate accreditation is under attack even to this day. The most widely accepted databases of recognized accreditation agencies are the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
The easiest way to determine whether an online high school diploma is a joke diploma or not, is to evaluate the means by which it was earned. After all, a diploma is a mark of completion of 4 years of study. If you can pass a simple test and “earn a diploma” does it really weigh equally with 4 years of study. Will an employee find it worthy or a school find it credible?
In this day of mass information and a multitude of diploma mills, joke diplomas, non-recognized accreditation, the easiest way to determine the legitimacy of an online high school or online high school diploma is by weighing four years of high school on one end of the scale and the online high school program on the other, and then see if the scales are balanced. If not, you get what you pay for.
Learn more about online high schools by going to <a href=”http://www.onlinehighschool.org”>OnlineHighSchool.org</a>
Check out this post from user “Kaplan Academy” about what online high school is all about:
According to user “Kaplan Academy” as posted on youtube.com, the commentary for this video is as follows:
“Welcome to Kaplan Virtual Education? So, what is online high school anyway? Fundamentally, online learning is using technology, specifically computer technology and the internet more broadly, to connect teachers and students who may not be physically in the same room. But its using technology to facilitate the learning process rather than replace any particular part of the learning process.
One to one instruction – There’s a lot of IMing going on. If a student needs a particular kind of help, a teacher will pick up a phone and call or they may do a white board exercise. So the day goes on like that with many, many interactions of varied kinds.
Personalized Learning – There are also these things called gizmos in the science classes and there are labs online so it’s great. The system is really easy to use and understand so that wouldn’t be a problem for anybody. When I’m doing my studies they give me icons of technology, where I can listen and watch videos that will help me do my assignment and get better grades on them.
Open up a world of possibilities sign up today for Kaplan Academy a tuition-free online high school designed around you.”
Learn more about online high schools by going to <a href=”http://www.onlinehighschool.org”>OnlineHighSchool.org</a>
Here’s a video about a school called Orion Online High School
According to youtube user “josephgallagos”
“Orion Online High School. A better way to learn and earn your high school diploma online!”
Learn more about online high schools by going to <a href=”http://www.onlinehighschool.org”>OnlineHighSchool.org</a>
Here’s another great video about the online high schools that Kaplan is creating in CA:
Here is what user “teachertubeEDU” posted on youtube regarding the video:
“Kaplan a multidecade leader in education has brought learning for high school and middle school students online. Today Kaplan Academy students connect to live teachers via the internet and have the opportunity to complete their classes when they want from virtually anywhere with access to the internet.
Kaplan Virtual Education offers tuition free online high schools in select states including California Colorado Idaho Kansas Oregon and Washington with plans to extend the reach of Kaplans free online virtual school programs to middle and high school students in additional states. Students of Kaplan Virtual Educations free online high schools give students flexibility while maintaining traditional requirements of online course work like assignments and tests while they earn a high school diploma.
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Imagine the perfect school. At Kaplan online school my classes come to me. I get to learn where I want when I want. I even get the classes I want. At Kaplan online school I have real tests assignments and teachers. And Im going to earn a real diploma. And the cool thing is I can do everything online working at my own pace. You too can attend Kaplan Academys online school this fall tuition free. Enroll today at kaplanonlineschools.com/CA. Kaplan Academy a different school of thought.
For more information about Kaplan Virtual Educations online middle schools and high schools visit KaplanOnlineSchools.com.”
Learn more about online high schools by going to <a href=”http://www.onlinehighschool.org”>OnlineHighSchool.org</a>
Here’s another great video posted on youtube by Kaplan Academy:
Regarding this video, user “Kaplan Academy” posted:
“Welcome to Kaplan Virtual Education. No Walls, no bells, no limits…how cool is that? As a student in online high school, when you no longer have to be in a particular building from 7 o’clock in the morning until 3 in the afternoon a whole world of possibilities open up to you.
Are you a candidate for Kaplan Virtual Education, online high school? Kaplan’s one-to-one instruction and broad curriculum including foundation, honors and AP courses appeals to students looking for the next academic challenge as well as those who need a little more time and support to get through their toughest subjects. This is a flexible, personalized alternative to the traditional high school that works for students from literally all walks of life.
•Homeschoolers
•Working students
•Home-bound students
•Musicians
•Entertainers
•Athletes
I was going to the local high school and because of the hectic schedule it just didn’t work out, so I switched to Kaplan. Kaplan’s perfect for me because when I’m working with my mom or my dad or in the family business it allows me to work whenever I need to, so I just love that about it. I’ve been able to experience traditional school activities like the literary magazine and creative writing club and it really is a community.
The important thing is that in online education we maintain the same rigor that you would expect in a traditional school, but we provide a lot of support that is really centered right around that student.
In a regular high school environment you have 20 kids next to you and one teacher which means that there’s more distractions. The best thing about doing online school with Kaplan is that I’m a phone call away from help. I can get my teacher to help at any time during the day.
Open up a world of possibilities. Sign up today for Kaplan Academy, a tuition-free online high school designed around you.”
