Learning and Leading - February 2009

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FEATURES

Virtual Success

Transforming Education Through Online Learning Julie Young, Pam Birtolo, and Raven McElman

Online learning is creating new opportunities for
thousands of students across the globe. Educators
who embrace these reforms see this trend as a way to
strengthen schools and meet students’ individual needs.

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Making the Switch

Turning Face-to-Face Content into Meaningful Online Courses Donna Dick and Gerry Davis

Online courses are flexible and convenient for students,
but creating them takes time and careful planning. Edu-
cators need to reflect on the goals of a course change when
transitioning from a classroom setting to a virtual environment.

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Global Connections

Web Conferencing Tools Allow Educators to Collaborate Anytime, Anywhere

Dave Forrester

Teachers, school counselors, and adminstrators
need only to put on their headsets, check the
time zone, and log on to meet and learn from
educators from around the world.