Virtual school

snow outside. The roads are covered because the snowplows have not gone through yet, and people are just starting their day. Well, contrary to a typical snow day, students still have to get up to do schoolwork because school was not canceled, it was transformed in a virtual way. The idea of virtual classrooms taking place when there is too much snow on the ground first became a test trial in Bergen County of New Jersey in 2014. In this case, since it was a trial, Pascack Valley Regional High School planned to try this experiment on a wintery “snow day” in February of the school year, so beforehand, the students were told what they had to do and attending school…

Students who attend virtual high schools miss out mostly on socialization. They do not have that face-to-face conversation with other students on a daily basis. Instead, these students have to go out of their way to socialize and often loose touch with their friends back from school. Also, the students cannot see their teachers in person. They have to communicate with them through the computer and often do not meet their teachers until the end of the year. Everything is virtual and these…

Another reason for virtual schools is to provide a safe environment for students who fall victim to bullies. Unfortunately bullying is becoming very popular in our society, and it can mainly be found in our schools. Students who feel as though they are somewhat superior spend their time destructing their piers, which in reality is a reflection of their own insecurities. Statistics have shown that one in four children admit to having been bullied at some point in their education. Also,…

increasing rapidly around the world.Everyday There are reports that traditional schools are failing to prepare our nation’s youth for the workforce.People who choose to homeschool their children opt to enrolling them into cyber schools because their child can learn from home in a structured virtual school program without fear of peer pressure, classroom distractions, and school violence. In cyber school, students do not have to worrying about cliques, bus rides, study halls, bullies or ranked…

committed to promoting an environment where the L&D goals are aligned with the organization’s strategic plan and mission. This approach encourages staff to engage as they see the organization’s goals being met as well as their own. This case study examines the capability and maturity stage of L&D at the National University Virtual High School (NUVHS). A description of the organization is provided, along with information about its mission statement and core values, goals and objectives, and…

Moving in with her as my legal guardian means I have to follow her rules and her rules imply going back to regular school as part of our deal. I can stay at her house and finish my sophomore year through virtual school but I have to go back for my last two years of high school, junior and senior. I am hoping I can somehow convince her otherwise later on, for now she is sticking to that decision. I’ve been doing fine with virtual school since freshman year and heading towards a campus full with…

Texas Virtual Academy (TXVA) is a web-based school designed to provide online public school education to children at no cost, whereas Hebron High School (HHS) is a public school, which is a part of a district that offers free public education to children in the community. Unlike HHS, TXVA students are not face-to-face with their teachers every day. Therefore students are allowed to email or call their teachers as a form of communication and they also have the opportunity to talk to their…

Traditional educational practices are no longer best serving the needs of our students. Reformers have called for alternative systems, such as virtual schooling. Virtual schooling becomes an interesting prospect as it removes the traditional constraints of time and limited resources. Students can take ownership for their learning and engage in active learning during weekends and nights, if that better suits their needs rather than the traditional 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. framework.…

VL has been adopted in higher education for years and has also found its place in more recent years in elementary and secondary schools. The first statewide virtual public school, the Florida Virtual School (FLVS), was founded in 1997 and had later added K–8 curriculums. During the 2012–2013 school year, FLVS was being applied in 47 Florida districts. The program offers classes to part- and full-time students. The full-time program offers an elementary, middle, and high school curriculum. 2013…

Participating in the virtual school observations was an overall beneficial experience for me as it made me more aware of the different schools offered throughout the state of Delaware and the students they aim to serve. It was definitely interesting seeing such a wide variety of schools that specifically serve students with various levels and types of disabilities. Many people, myself included, hardly ever think about these institutions as they may not directly affect everyday life or reach…