Q&A: I’m considering allowing my high school student to attend online school, but I'm concerned if cheating is an issue.
Mar 17, 2016Question: I’m considering allowing my high school student to attend online school, but I'm concerned if cheating is an issue.
Q&A: How will online school work for my child since both his father and I work full time?
Feb 27, 2016Question: How will online school work for my child when both his father and I work full time?
Q&A: How do I know if my son is learning in his third-grade online classroom?
Feb 22, 2016Question: How do I know if my son is learning in his third-grade online classroom?
Q&A: If my child isn't excelling in a brick-and-mortar school, would attending an online school be the right solution?
Feb 18, 2016Question: If my child isn't excelling in a brick-and-mortar school, would attending an online school be the right solution?
Q&A: Are Online Students Required to Participate in Class Discussions?
Jan 28, 2014Question: I am curious about the requirements regarding participation in an online course. Will my child be required to participate in class discussions?
Q&A: How Do Schools Decide the Size of an Online Class?
Jan 7, 2014Question: How do schools decide the size of an online class?
Q&A: Do Online Students Have Homework?
Dec 26, 2013Question: Will my child have homework when he attends school online?
Q&A: How Do Students Communicate With Their Teacher in an Online Course?
Dec 12, 2013Question: When you take an online class, how do you communicate with the teacher?
Q&A: Do Online Teachers Accept Late Assignments?
Dec 5, 2013Question: Do online instructors allow late assignments?
Q&A: Will My Child Be Taught Common Core If He Attends Online School?
Dec 3, 2013Question: Will my child be taught the Common Core if he attends online school?
Q&A: Parent-Teacher Conferences
Nov 12, 2013Question: Will my child's online school conduct a parent-teacher conference similar to a more traditional school setting?
Q&A: Do Online Instructors Have the Same Credentials as Traditional Teachers?
Oct 22, 2013Question: Do the teachers at online schools have the same credentials as teachers at other schools?
Q&A: How Do Online Teachers Monitor Attendance?
Sep 24, 2013Question: How do online teachers monitor attendance?
Q&A: Why Do Online Schools Make Students Take an Introductory Course?
Sep 12, 2013Question: Why do most schools make online students take an introductory course when they start?
Q&A: How Long Is a Typical Online School Day?
Aug 20, 2013Question: Since my son won't be taking time out for recess, lunch and all the other activities associated with a traditional school day, can I expect his day of online learning to be shorter than a full day at a regular institution?
Q&A: What Is the Difference Between Online and On-Demand Learning?
Aug 13, 2013Question: What is the difference between online and on-demand learning?
Q&A: Do Online Schools Have Principals?
Aug 6, 2013Question: Are there principals for online schools like there are at most traditional schools? If yes, do they make themselves known to students in much the same way principals have a familiar presence at site-based schools?
Q&A: Where Do Online Students Buy Textbooks?
Aug 1, 2013Question: Where do I get my textbooks for my online classes?
Q&A: Can I Switch to an Online School at Any Time?
Jul 30, 2013Question: Can I switch from regular school to online school at any time?
Q&A: What Credentials Do You Need to Teach Online?
Jul 23, 2013Question: What credentials does an online teacher need?
Q&A: Who Designs the Curriculum for Online Courses?
Jun 27, 2013Question: How much course content is developed by online teachers themselves?
Q&A: Holidays, Breaks and Time Off
Jun 25, 2013Question: Will I have any time off while taking online classes?
Q&A: Can Other Online Students See My Personal Information?
Jun 20, 2013Question: How much information is available about students in an online classroom? I don't want other students knowing my personal information.
Q&A: How Do Professors Choose Teams for Online Group Assignments?
May 29, 2013Question: How do professors pick teams in online classes? I get the feeling I'm being paired with an unmotivated learner to help facilitate scaffolding in her learning process. This makes it really hard on me. Any advice?
Q&A: How Do Online Schools Handle Misconduct?
May 22, 2013Question: What type of student accountability happens online? For example, is there a discipline process and how does it work?
Q&A: Do Online Classes Meet at a Set Time?
May 15, 2013Question: If I take an online course, do I have to be in the class at a specific time?
Q&A: What Can I Do to Keep Up in My Online Course?
Apr 8, 2013Question: I'm in my third online class and I'm having difficulties keeping up with the assignments and discussion posts. Do you have any suggestions?
Q&A: What Can I Expect From My First Online Class?
Apr 5, 2013Question: I just registered for my first online class. Is there anything I should know or expect?
Q&A: Do I Need to Purchase Textbooks for My Online Class?
Mar 22, 2013Question: Do I have to buy books for online classes?
Q&A: How Is Testing Conducted in Online Classes?
Mar 11, 2013Question: Are there tests or quizzes in online classes?
Q&A: How Many Students Are in a Typical Online Course?
Mar 4, 2013Question: How many students are typically in an online class?
Q&A: How Much Time Does An Online Class Take?
Dec 28, 2012Question: How much time do online classes take?
Q&A: How Online Classes are Similar to Ground Classes
Nov 9, 2012Question: What's the difference between an on-ground (face-to-face) course and an online course?
Q&A: Does Grammar Matter in Online Classes?
Sep 8, 2012Q: I am planning to enroll in a beginning psychology course. Will my instructor mark up my grammatical errors or just focus on the topic content in my assignments?
Q&A: How Online Learning Is Different
Jul 31, 2012Question: I'm new to online education. Does studying online change the educational experience in any way I might not expect?
Q&A: How do you prevent cheating in online classes?
Apr 6, 2012Question: It seems like it would be pretty easy to cheat online. I mean, the teacher has never seen you. How do they know that you're really the one writing the papers or taking the tests?
Q&A: Do online classes require more work?
Mar 9, 2012Question: I've heard there is more work in online classes than in on-ground classes. Is this true?
Are some students better suited for online learning than others?
Oct 21, 2011Thinking about taking the online education plunge? Discover which students may benefit the most from enrolling in an online school.