Tag Archives: distance learning

Types of Distance Learning Education

Distance learning or distance education is sometimes also considered home schooling. And while the two can overlap, they are really two different things. Usually home schooling is considered as instruction at home with a parent or tutor(s) and not associated with a school. With distance education, there is usually an outside instructor (as part of a formal school) that gives lessons, grades assignments and tests and sometimes interacts real time with a student, depending on the type of distance learning education course. This is the teacher mediated option (TMO), although the independent study option (ISO) is also considered distance learning. … Continue reading →

Distance Learning Homeschool Programs Ri-Tr

In my post on hybrid homeschooling, I talked about combining homeschooling with distance learning or local classes. Here continues the list of Distance Learning Programs you can use. Richard Milburn High School (Wisehighschool.org) is an accredited higschool where homeschoolers and distance learners can earn a diploma. Through a partnership wih APEX Learning of Seattle, WA, advance placement students can take accelerated courses. This school is “committed to enabling each student to maximize learning opportunities to achieve success and increase skills in the academic and work experience environment by offering a non-traditional academic, career and life skills program.” Students pay $425.00 … Continue reading →

Distance Learning Homeschool Programs Mo-No

In my post on hybrid homeschooling, I talked about combining homeschooling with distance learning or local classes. Here continues the list of Distance Learning Programs you can use. Moore Foundation This is a project-based program with and unschooling bent. As I mentioned in my article about the recently deceased Dr. Moore, The Moore Academy is based on the Moore formula that stresses the importance of a project based education, apprenticeship and service. Families are charged for things like registration ($165.00), curriculum set ups, monthly overviews, evaluations, and consultations as needed. My Learning Partners This program promises to assist parents into … Continue reading →

Distance Learning Homeschool Programs Ca-Co

In my post on hybrid homeschooling, I talked about combining homeschooling with distance learning or local classes. Here is the list of Distance Learning Programs you can use. Canada College is an online high school is specifically for residents of Canada. This is a school at home program and works in conjunction with the Ontario Ministry of Education. Tuition costs $600.00 a course. Christa McAuliffe Academy is an accredited K-12 program that supplies online tutoring. This is an online program that also gives the students assignments to complete offline. The student learns at his or her own pace, and does … Continue reading →

Distance Learning Homeschool Programs Be-Ca

In my post on hybrid homeschooling, I talked about combining homeschooling with distance learning or local classes. Here is the list of Distance Learning Programs you can use. Beach High School is an independent study program for teens in high school. This alternative program to high school allows students to work at their own pace and in their own style. Students can earn a diploma by submitting a portfolio. Fees vary depending on whether you need consultation, enrollment, graduation services, or continuing enrollment. Blueprint Education Formerly Phoenix Special Programs and Academies, founded in the year 1969, Blueprint Education is an … Continue reading →

Distance Learning Homeschool Programs Al-Ar

In my post on hybrid homeschooling, I talked about combining homeschooling with distance learning or local classes. Here is the list of Distance Learning Programs you can use. Allied National High School provides a “one of a kind online high school experience”. This high school is regionally and nationally accredited, and provides college prep classes and provides one-on-one support. Classes are structured to each students individual educational path. The costs of this ‘school’ can quickly add up, costing $318.00 for a 1 semester course (1/2 credit) or $428.00 for a 2 semester course (1 credit). Alpha Omega Academy is an … Continue reading →

Online Learning

Many K-12 schools are realizing the importance of utilizing online learning opportunities to enhance their current curriculum, integrate technology in the learning experience and enhance computer/technology skills. Educators realize the importance of being technologically literate so much that in a few years, taking a high school course online in Michigan will be a mandatory graduation requirement. In California some elementary classrooms schools are trading in traditional textbooks for a custom-built digital curriculum in history and social studies. The program, utilizes online learning, multimedia, audio, text, and traditional classroom activities designed to meet the varied needs of individual students. In a … Continue reading →

11 Resources for Distance Learning (Plus 6 resources for Special Needs!)

When people first began to home school, I am told, there was nothing. There wasn’t curriculum, there weren’t conventions where homeschoolers go to meet together, there wasn’t the internet (or at least it was not widely available) and there weren’t curriculum catalogs. Now, however there are a variety of choices and options available for home learning. In fact, it is estimated that the home schooling curriculum market makes several million dollars a year. With the addition of computers and the internet to every household, not to mention high speed internet access, many parents are opting for distance learning for their … Continue reading →