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A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning (PDF): Although many have shown enthusiasm for online courses and online learning, teachers, administrators, and other school and district staff oftentimes do not know what to do online or how to implement it. This primer provides helpful advice for educational professionals in developing and advancing online learning.; North American Council for Online Learning
Access and Equity in Online Classes and Virtual Schools (PDF): The focus of this Issues Brief is to increase the awareness of the importance to students, teachers, and administrators of making online courses accessible to meet your legal obligations. This Issues Brief references civil rights legislation in the United States, but the issues of access and equity are relevant to all online programs.
Generation YES Blog: Created by Generation YES, this blog works with schools all around the world to plan, implement and enhance student technology programs through innovative curriculum, online tools and research-based support services. Generation YES focuses on student-centered, project-based experiences that impact student's lives and increase student involvement in school and community through technology, as well as improve the use of technology in the school as a whole.
Great Schools: The Parents Guide to K-12 Success: Founded by a former teacher, GreatSchools helps parents choose schools, support children's education and improve schools in the community.
MIT OpenCourseWare: OCW is a free publication of course materials used at MIT. Included on this website are lecture notes, problem sets, labs and more. Watch lecture videos and demonstrations, and study a wide variety of subjects.
Net Choices, Net Gains: Supplementing High School Curriculum with Online Courses (PDF): This article explains how online courses can be a valuable supplement to high school curricula, especially among smaller, rural and resource-poor urban schools. The article then discusses important practical steps for implementing and conducting online courses.; WestEd
Professional Development for Virtual Schooling and Online Learning (PDF): This Issue Brief presents some myths about virtual schooling and online learning, then presents ways in which professional development coordinators can debunk those myths and prepare teachers and administrators to successfully implement online programs.
SMARTBoard Lessons Podcast: The goal of this podcast web site is to share lesson ideas that use technology to engage students in learning with a focus on SMARTBoard Interactive Whiteboards between educators. Teachers can listen on lunch breaks or recesses as they mark papers or on their way to school in the morning via their iPod. Topics include the various content areas, interviews with other teachers, and discussions of lesson ideas.
Standards for Quality Online Teaching (PDF): This article looks at many issues which must be factored into setting appropriate standards for quality online teaching. Among other things, discussed topics include: the importance of effective online teachers; understanding modern students; and modifications of curriculum for online teaching.; SREB
Stepping Into History Conference: Alliance Library System, in cooperation with LearningTimes, offers a one-day online conference exploring the possibilities of using virtual worlds to teach history and to promote its appreciation. The conference - entitled "Stepping into History: Exploring the Past through Virtual Worlds" - will be held entirely in the virtual world of Second Life on June 10, 2008. "In-World" online attendance at the conference is limited to 60 participants, however you may also choose to attend via the virtual classroom simulcast.
Tipline: This blog delivers daily computer tips in the form of web sites, files, and news for educators, parents, and administrators.

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