Comments on: Provost Academy: The UnVirtual Online School #MyUnVirtualSchool

By: Gretchen

Gretchen — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 02:23:27 +0000

Two of my kids have taken online courses for school. The schools have organized field trips, parties, and they have a Facebook-like message board for students to use . The.school has a mascot, too. Little things like that build community.

By: Jennifer @ 5minutesforbooks

Jennifer @ 5minutesforbooks — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 00:29:58 +0000

Of course it can be social. I’ve done online chat bookclubs before. I would think that would be a great way for students to connect over literature.

By: Natalie Green

Natalie Green — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 23:51:00 +0000

I think my ideal online school would be somewhere I could interact freely with other students and also teachers… Get feedback, have access to lots of different, creative courses, and be able to go at my own pace. I like to be challenged and get bored easily!!

By: Denise S

Denise S — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 23:18:41 +0000

Online schools can be social with forums, chats, or by setting up play dates in the community to meet each other.

By: Brittany

Brittany — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 23:00:36 +0000

There would be a lot of “meeting” virutal chat rooms. I picture a Brady Bunch type of video chat, with a teacher in the middle and a whole bunch of students who can talk to each other just like in a regular class. It would also combine aspects of Facebook and Twitter, both social platforms that kids are used to and would foster communication and being social. I think it would be great to also include a “Second Life” type of platform where you can actually see each other and talk in areas without teachers.

By: linda

linda — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 22:48:38 +0000

I completed my bachelors degree online through an accredited state university. I worked on many team projects where the groups ranged form 2 to 6. Online conversations using the school’s own “chat” ., online video streaming, exchanging work for proofing…I was amazed at well it we worked together and how the “online” skills I learned were applicable to today’s work environment. I would imagine today’s kids would be even more comfortable with distance learning, look how good they are with twitter, FB and whatever else they use. I would assign online study buddies, group projects, have online group classes with all the class online at the same time and use video streaming.

By: Audrey H.

Audrey H. — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 22:22:07 +0000

I think online discussion groups and Facebook are great for students to meet & discuss classes and projects. One of my kids took a few online courses and really liked it.

By: MommaDJane

MommaDJane — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 21:54:12 +0000

I attended University of Phoenix online and luckily the people in my class were within an hour driving distance. We would get together to have class meet-ups and study sessions. We also worked on projects together. Email came in handy when writing a paper because we could proof other students papers. I think G+ hangouts would be great for those that want a private study session in a group yet don’t have the ability to drive to meet-up.