Resources

Pictures speak 1,000 words. Learn about online learning and Florida Virtual School with these videos

• What does the structure of an online program look like?
• How does it work for the students and parents?
• Hear stories from other teachers, students, and parents

Research and Resources on Online Instruction

• Effectiveness of Online Algebra Learning: Implications for Teacher Preparation

This study of an online algebra course looked at the overall effectiveness of the course and at the development, implementation, and evaluation of interactive tools for graphing linear equations.

• "Essential Principles of High Quality Online Teaching"

This paper published by the Southern Region Educational Board explores the quality indicators of excellent online instruction.

• The Role of the Online Instructor/Facilitator

This article lists roles and functions of the online instructor in computer conferencing Regardless of the level of technology used for computer conferencing--such as email, mailing lists, MOOs, MUDs, BBSs, computer conferencing systems, or the Web--certain instructional tasks must be performed for successful learning.

• Online Education Resources - Pedagogy and Learning

Illinois Online Network is a faculty development initiative that provides comprehensive professional development opportunities in the area of online teaching and learning to faculty and staff from higher education institutions in Illinois and beyond. Although it is geared to higher education, there are many similar principles ofsound online pedagogy and instruction between secondary and higher ed.

Professional Development

• Online Professional Program Development

The North American Council for Online Learning’s resource list of online professional development programs and the Southern Region Educational Board standards for online professional development.

Online Learning Administration

• View archive of Florida Virtual School’s webinar on Instructional Management in an online program.

Online Learning (General)

• 10 Myths about Online Learning

Are students more likely to cheat online?
Do online courses lack interaction?
Florida Virtual School explores and debunks 10 common myths about online learning.

• The Effects of Technology of Reading Performance in the Middle School Grades

  The North Central Regional Educational Laboratory reports on using technology in middle grades to enhance literacy acquisition.

• Keeping Pace with K-12 Online Learning: A Review of State-Level Policy and Practice

  This report explores policies and practices governing online education with a particular focus on policies aiming to provide students with high quality online learning experiences. Examples of statewide online programs also are featured.

• 7-12 Online Learning Resources

  The North American Council for Online Learning offers this resource to a bibliography of articles on virtual field trips and projects from TWICE (Two Way Interactive Connections in Education).

• Online Learning Research

  The North American Council for Online Learning’s resource list for online learning research.

• State Policies & Programs

  This list of state polices and programs includes Washington, Utah, and Massachusetts.

• Online Learning and Distance Learning National Resources

  This page of resources is from the Education Technology Center of the Colorado Department of Education.

• SREB Report on State Virtual Schools

  The Southern Regional Education Board report from 2005 is based on survey responses from the 16 SREB states.

• Online Learning Initiatives

  This page contains a wealth of information about K-12 online learning initiatives in the region covered by the Southern Regional Education Board. Other state virtual schools are mentioned as well.