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Nov 18, 2019

[Courseware Feature Focus] Our New Project-Based Learning Activities

We designed our STEM PBL activities with the goal of cultivating 21st century workplace skills, helping students develop higher-order thinking (get students creating!), increasing student agency, and ultimately, providing opportunities for sustained inquiry.

Peter Grimm

Nov 04, 2019

[Live Webinar] How EdOptions Academy Teachers Foster Student Engagement in Virtual Courses

Are you curious about what the student experience is really like in virtual courses? Join us for a LIVE panel discussion with several of our highly qualified EdOptions Academy teachers on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 10:30 AM CT to learn more!

Brita Hammer

Oct 28, 2019

[Resource] Virtual Learning: Exploring the Options for Expanded Student Opportunity

Virtual learning has enabled not only blended learning but fully online learning environments as well. Virtual schools provide students with the flexibility to retrieve lost credits and participate in out-of school activities that they would not be able to engage in if confined to a traditional school day.

Brita Hammer

Oct 16, 2019

Student Story: A Fresh Start and Personal Connections Through Virtual Learning

At EdOptions Academy, our vision is empowering futures, one student at a time. The only way that happens is by recognizing each student as the unique person he or she is. Zach is one EdOptions Academy student who truly benefited from this personal approach.

Sarah Cornelius

Oct 15, 2019

How Schools and Districts Are Stretching Resources and Expanding Options

At Edmentum, it’s our goal to provide online tools and customized consulting to make educators’ lives easier. See how other schools across the United States are partnering with Edmentum to find effective solutions to address challenges created by teacher shortages.

Brita Hammer

Sep 18, 2019

Rural, Gifted, and At-Risk: Four Research-Based Strategies to Support Advanced Learners in Small Districts

The question for educators working with gifted students in rural settings becomes one of engagement. How can these learners be exposed to the opportunities and guidance they need to keep learning interesting and challenging, and how can educators help them stay on track to reach their full potential? Here are four research-backed strategies.

Sarah Cornelius

Aug 07, 2019

Back to (Virtual) School: 5 Things Parents Can Do to Support Students in Virtual Courses

Virtual learning does come with some unique logistics and additional challenges that parents and caregivers can be instrumental in to help their children manage. Here are five things parents can do to help their child achieve success in virtual courses.

Sarah Cornelius

Jul 30, 2019

6 Engaging Courses Recommended for TRIO Upward Bound Veteran Learners

I want to share six of the courses I would recommend for learners in the TRIO Veterans Upward Bound Program to consider, as I’ve personally seen these courses be well-received by military learners (and adult learners in general).

David Disko

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