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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.

President and director of the Project on Predatory Student Lending says the for-profit online university will hurt the reputation of Idaho’s flagship university and bring legal and financial risk to the state.
Launched in 2004 as a video feed, Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students (PORTS) has evolved into a multi-faceted virtual platform that delivers live lessons on natural phenomena to classrooms statewide.
A report from the enrollment firm EducationDynamics found that demand for online learning has been increasing among students in need of flexibility, as well as those looking for career certification programs.
Ahlan Simsim, the largest-ever humanitarian intervention specifically intended for small children’s development, found that 100 percent remote learning can help young children in crisis situations.
Pivoting to remote learning Tuesday because of an intense snow storm, New York City Public Schools had issues taking attendance and using programs that required an IBM authentication to log in.
The department has proposed changing guidelines and definitions around distance education programs in order to collect more consistent and useful data on how students are faring in remote learning programs.
Facing budget cuts, Baltimore City Public Schools will convert a virtual learning program for students in second through fifth grades into a city school, so it will be eligible for state funding and other resources.
If the recent past is any indication, higher education this year is likely to see financial stress, online learning, a crisis of faith in leadership, emerging tech such as AI and VR, cybersecurity threats, and a desperate need for skilled IT staff.
Despite having resorted to "Zoom school" throughout the pandemic, only a tiny fraction of Portland, Ore., schools are using it now to hold classes during snow days, due to power outages and other logistical issues.
The California School Boards Association recognized several Inland Empire districts for innovative programs related to technology skill-building, virtual training , online communities and environmental sustainability.