By Henry Kronk February 14, 2018
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Last month, the one-time largest single virtual charter school in the U.S., Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow (ECOT), closed abruptly. During a review of the 2015-2016 school year, the Ohio School Board found that ECOT could only account for the participation of 6,300 students of its reported 15,300.
By Henry Kronk February 10, 2018
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Launched in 2013, the Lughati initiative has already provided thousands of tablets to Kindergarten and 1st grade students, along with teaching resources for their teachers. The effort is led by Sharjah’s ruler, Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qassimi.
By Henry Kronk February 02, 2018
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Many online educators and virtual high schools already offer remote AP courses. But students will have to jump through a few hoops if they hope to be prepared for the test in the spring and receive the credit on their high school transcript.
By Henry Kronk January 26, 2018
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While the digital divide and issues regarding internet connectivity continue to plague countries around the world, the city of Hong Kong has led the way when it comes to connecting all students. The city’s Financial Secretary in 2011 proposed a two-pronged strategy to increase connectivity.
By Henry Kronk January 24, 2018
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For many on the wrong side of the digital divide, eLearning days are simply not an option. In answer, some districts have begun to come up with creative solutions.
By Henry Kronk January 14, 2018
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On the other side, teachers can save some serious time by forking out $5 every week for some fresh resources. Samantha Cucu, a middle school teacher in Ann Arbor, Michigan estimates that lesson material from TPT saves her 20-30 hours every week, according to Business Insider.
By Henry Kronk January 07, 2018
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In the face of this pressure, none of these bills have required media literacy classes outright. Instead, they merely suggest changes, in some cases with other support besides lip service.
