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Online versus Traditional Learning

The number of students who took at least one online course surpassed 6 million in 2011. This growth rate of 10 percent from the previous year outpaces the 2 percent growth …

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Posted byAnne Johnson LandryJuly 23, 2013July 11, 2014Posted inIndependent Learning

Online Learning

What do you think about online learning programs? Have you taken any online courses before? A list of institutions that offer online courses can be found here. Research on the …

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Posted byJacob ZhangJuly 22, 2013July 2, 2014Posted inIndependent Learning3 Comments on Online Learning

Technology and Online Learning

The table below shows all the academic institutions that support online learning programs, the specific programs they use, the level of education, and the subject areas they offer. All data …

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Posted byAnne Johnson LandryJuly 22, 2013July 11, 2014Posted inIndependent Learning

Legislative Progress on Virtual Schools

Several years of legislative effort for me culminated on January 3 when Governor Patrick signed legislation authorizing online public schools. I’m grateful for the able leadership of two successive chairs of the Education Committee, Rep. Marty Walz and Rep. Alice Peisch.

Posted byWill BrownsbergerJanuary 11, 2013July 2, 2014Posted inIndependent Learning

Commonwealth Virtual Schools

What do you think about the newly-passed law creating Commonwealth virtual schools? Read more about it here.

Posted byAnne Johnson LandryJanuary 8, 2013July 2, 2014Posted inIndependent Learning2 Comments on Commonwealth Virtual Schools

Virtual Schools Legislation Signed by Governor Patrick

On Thursday, January 3, 2013, Governor Patrick signed into law An Act establishing commonwealth virtual schools. Senator Brownsberger prioritized this legislation last session and worked collaboratively with his colleagues in the House and Senate to draft the bill signed by the Governor last week.

Posted byAnne Johnson LandryJanuary 8, 2013July 2, 2014Posted inIndependent Learning

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