A virtual educational workshop in Second Life led by Bryan Setser, Executive Director of NCVPS. 

The State of Michigan actually requires students to take at least one online class before graduation. In a recent article in the Detroit Free Press, the online program is so popular that they are reconsidering a rule that students can only take two online classes per semester.

The Atlanta Journal Constitution wrote a recent article about Georgia's expanding online public school. The media will be watching test scores closely.

The program is so new that it is difficult to measure its effectiveness, but you can read how thrilled some of the students and their families are with the curriculum. The Georgia Virtual Academy has turned into one of the State's largest public schools.

What is NCVPS? Here is an overview of the North Carolina Virtual Public School/Learn and Earn Online Program.

A recent article in a Florida newspaper is touting the rising popularity of online courses. Research found student satisfaction with online courses is high because students consistently report this method of teaching accommodates their lifestyle.

In addition, most teachers report an online learning environment where students are active and faculty can become facilitators rather than information dispensers.

A common frustration among students and teachers participating in online courses is the communication delay created by e-mailing questions and answers. Teachers may take time to respond to questions, or their initial response may not completely answer the student's question.

I use a 24 hour rule. I will respond to any student email within 24 hours. It also helps to keep a regular schedule of office hours, so your students know when to expect responses.