Virtual Classrooms
Stories about the technology associated with learning in a virtual space, as opposed to a physical classroom. Stories involve video conference software and online educational programs that are becoming increasingly common in both K-12 school districts and institutions of higher education.
Texas State University partnered with the ed-tech company Risepoint to offer more bachelor's and master's degree programs in high-demand fields, part of a national trend of moving classes online to attract more students.
Anticipating high winds due to Hurricane Helene that could make bus travel unsafe, Beaufort County Schools in Florida will use remote learning to avoid missing instructional days that would have to be made up later.
Nexford University this fall will start offering degree and certification programs in AI, business analytics, cybersecurity, e-commerce and supply-chain management through the Bisk Amplified platform.
According to a statewide program in Montana that offers online courses and helps inform teachers and legislators about education issues, AI has enormous potential in data analysis and education customization.
Decision intelligence, a kind of artificial intelligence often associated with optimizing business operations, can analyze student data and give insights on when and how student support staff can reach out.
With $6.5 million from the U.S. Department of Defense, Montana Technological University will create an online mining and engineering curriculum to address workforce development needs.
The Pine Springs Preparatory Virtual Academy started its first school year this week. The tuition-free public charter school allows students from anywhere in North Carolina to attend full time online.
Without in-person services, thousands fewer students in Washington were evaluated for disabilities and subsequently didn't get accommodations that may have severely impacted their ability to do schoolwork.
A $1 million state investment will help Kern County colleges equip a 30-foot trailer with augmented- and virtual-reality technology for career and technology education in fields such as cybersecurity and physiology.
As ever-increasing tuition fees have made higher education inaccessible to many at a time when tech companies are desperate for skilled employees, young Americans are exploring other means to acquire tech qualifications.
