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Virtual High School Graduates: A Phenomenological Study Investigating Transitions To Postsecondary Environments, Emily Green
Virtual High School Graduates: A Phenomenological Study Investigating Transitions To Postsecondary Environments, Emily Green
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As education systems continue to grow and evolve with new advancements in technology, so do methods of instruction. Technological advancements have helped to further distributed learning, making instruction available to students in various geographic locations and times. Virtual secondary education is a form of distributed learning where secondary students complete their degrees fully online, outside of a brick-and-mortar school. There is a lack of information regarding the experiences of these students as they transition to traditional colleges and universities after attending virtual high schools.
This study sought to describe the experiences of virtual high school graduates as they transition to …
Building A Culture Of Innovation: A Case Study In Digital Integration, Anthony H. Vonbank
Building A Culture Of Innovation: A Case Study In Digital Integration, Anthony H. Vonbank
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This case study dissertation examines the implementation of digital technology in a mid-sized public school district in southern Minnesota. The methodology involved unstructured interviews and close observation of several teachers, administrators and related staff in the junior-senior high building. These observations were presented in informative vignettes that help to tell the story of the culture of innovation in this school, as well as highlight some of the implementation strategies that aid this school and district in meeting its goal to meet all learners in a 21st century society. The study identifies common barriers such as staff resistance, funding, and technology …