WHY ONLINE LEARNING?
Online learning is NOT for everyone since some students need the structure of a "typical" class. For those students who can work independently, online learning is a good option.
BENEFITS
- Students are exposed to online learning which they will need later in life
- Students take courses that may not be offered in their school
- Students expand their personal network by working with students from other schools
- Students develop 21st century technology skills
- Courses provide multi-dimensional lessons that take advantage of how students live and work outside of school (Internet, cell phones, social networking, etc...)
- Courses have a career component so students know the future possibilities
- Courses are aligned to Colorado Content Standards
- Teachers hold weekly interactive instructional webinars
- Students can schedule one on one instructional sessions as needed
- Course activities are designed around a project-based learning model
- Activities are flexible to meet individual needs
- Students design their own work schedule
- Course are facilitated by Colorado certified secondary teachers
Online courses are great alternatives for a student who:
- Is in a home-based learning program
- Attends an alternative program like a charter school or contract school
- Is interested in a course not offered at the local high school
- Has a full course load at school and wants to earn extra high school credits
- Wants to explore a topic at a much deeper level than is taught in regular school
- Is an independent learner
- Has a job and needs to work during regular school time
- Has a medical condition which limits school attendance
- Enjoys technology and wants to use it more for school
Online learning in high school is also a great way for a student to get ready for post-secondary education and for the workplace since they may face online learning in these situations later in life.
For more information, e-mail: contactus@hsonlinelearning.com