PA Distance Learning Charter School Blog
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PA Distance Learning is an online cyber school that utilizes a home-based, highly involved, parent-teacher partnership for students to obtain their education. Explore best practices for building a supportive, engaging online classroom. Learn tips for fostering community, maintaining motivation, and accommodating different learning styles digitally.
PA Distance Learning Charter School Blog
1w ago
Enrolling your child in a hybrid school can offer them the best of both worlds when it comes to choosing between an online or traditional learning program. During the pandemic, the shift to online learning allowed many families to discover how flexible educational programs can enhance their lives. Yet, students often reported missing out on opportunities to engage with their teachers and classmates in real-time settings ..read more
PA Distance Learning Charter School Blog
6M ago
Healthy teacher-parent communication is essential to any learning environment, but it can be even more so in an online learning environment, where the opportunity to interact in person can be more limited. In fact, research has shown that the more engaged a parent and teacher are – talking and sharing information about the student’s tendencies and progress – the better equipped they’ll both be to help that student achieve academic success ..read more
PA Distance Learning Charter School Blog
7M ago
Distance learning opportunities are a godsend for many students and their families, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t remote learning challenges to overcome. This article addresses three of the greatest challenges of distance learning for students and their parents and tips to overcome them.  ..read more
PA Distance Learning Charter School Blog
9M ago
According to the National Education Association, the issue of how to get parents involved in school is crucial to making sure students perform well academically. The NEA stands firmly with the proposition that the participation of parents and caregivers can make or break a child’s success in school. As a parent, you’ve taken on the responsibility of overseeing your child’s online education at home. In this article, we’ll take a look at how virtual school parents like you can ensure that your online learners receive the first-class education that their cyber school offers.   ..read more
PA Distance Learning Charter School Blog
9M ago
In today’s ever-evolving educational landscape, virtual charter schools have emerged as a significant and innovative approach to learning. Yet, as with any educational setting, the success of these schools hinges on the quality of the learning environment. Building and maintaining a supportive online learning environment in virtual charter schools is not just beneficial–it's essential!  ..read more
PA Distance Learning Charter School Blog
9M ago
Cyber security threats for small businesses stand as a pivotal concern on multiple levels. Unlike their larger counterparts, small businesses often operate with limited budgets and IT resources, making them attractive targets for cyber criminals. And the consequences of cyber attacks on small businesses can be disproportionately severe, ranging from financial ruin to irreversible damage to their reputation.  ..read more
PA Distance Learning Charter School Blog
9M ago
Bridging the gap in education is a hot topic among parents of Pennsylvania school-aged children, and for good reason. Traditional public schools are failing many of our children, leaving them wholly unprepared for life after high school, whether they pursue higher education, learn a trade, or enter the workforce.  ..read more
PA Distance Learning Charter School Blog
10M ago
Imagine a classroom in which the traditional “one-size-fits-all” approach to education is absent. In its place is a classroom where each student’s individual learning style is catered to, and their unique strengths, skills, needs, and interests are taken into account to keep them engaged and on track. That’s the essence of the personalized learning approach that virtual charter schools can offer ..read more
PA Distance Learning Charter School Blog
10M ago
All parents want their children to be in a school environment where they can really thrive. And for those who are considering making the switch to a virtual charter, it’s important to understand the differences between brick and mortar vs. online schools, including not just how they function but how they approach learning and growth.  ..read more
PA Distance Learning Charter School Blog
11M ago
Over the past decade, the landscape of education has been profoundly transformed by the advent of online learning. This digital revolution has changed traditional teaching methods and paved the way for virtual charter schools, and as we venture into 2024, it's crucial to understand how new and emerging trends and innovations are shaping the future of online education, particularly in the context of virtual charter schools ..read more