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G.E.D In 3 Voices: Reconsidering What We Perceive As “Deficits”, C. Amelia Davis Jun 2010

G.E.D In 3 Voices: Reconsidering What We Perceive As “Deficits”, C. Amelia Davis

Adult Education Research Conference

In this research, I experiment re-presenting particular stories through poetic texts that contextualize and capture rich detail while honoring difference in experience between GED students and instructors. Drawing upon the evocative and consequential nature of performative writing I attempt to weave images through meaning, inviting readers to fill in the gaps, noting places where they are pushed to spaces that are difficult to fully understand or interpret.


Pk-12 Virtual Schools: The Challenges And Roles Of School Leaders, Jesus Abrego Jr., Anita Pankake Apr 2010

Pk-12 Virtual Schools: The Challenges And Roles Of School Leaders, Jesus Abrego Jr., Anita Pankake

Educational Considerations

According to Jacobsen, Clifford and Friesen (2002), the expansion of instructional technology is due in part to an increase in demand by local communities to make sure that local schools are effectively preparing students for the technological challenges of the 21st century.


K-12 Virtual Schools, Accreditation, And Leadership: What Are The Issues?, Trudy A. Salsberry Apr 2010

K-12 Virtual Schools, Accreditation, And Leadership: What Are The Issues?, Trudy A. Salsberry

Educational Considerations

When I was young, I attended my neighborhood school. It was a square brick building with three floors and was situated on a corner just five blocks from my home. That building was torn down not long ago, and I asked my family to save a brick from that building to remind me of all the experiences I had there learning to read, use math, discover other countries, understand basic scientific principles, and communicate.


Virtual Counseling For Students Enrolled In Online Educational Programs, Nikki S. Currie Apr 2010

Virtual Counseling For Students Enrolled In Online Educational Programs, Nikki S. Currie

Educational Considerations

Virtual schools are increasing in popularity as a method of providing formal education for a growing number of students in the United States.


Moving Beyond Bricks And Mortar: Changing The Conversation On Online Education, Teresa Miller, Michael Ribble Apr 2010

Moving Beyond Bricks And Mortar: Changing The Conversation On Online Education, Teresa Miller, Michael Ribble

Educational Considerations

Online learning has changed education in many ways. This change was not mandated, but instead filled a need expressed by students. Picciano and Seaman (2009) estimated that more than a million K-12 students took an online class in 2007-2008.