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Meeting the Holistic Needs of K-12 Online Learners: Designing Schools for the Future
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& Vashaw, L. (2014). Keeping pace with K-12
digital online learning. Grand Rapids, MI:
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of students: A report on the 2007 & 2008
High School Survey of Student Engagement.
Bloomington, IN: Center for Evaluation &
Education Policy. Retrieved from http://
www.indiana.edu/~ceep/hssse/images/HS
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from engagement to achievement: A report
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Definitions and Abbreviations
Blended
CoI
f2f
A combination or blend of both online and face-to-face approaches.
Courses that take a blended approach to learning are also referred to
as hybrid.
Community of Inquiry – The CoI is the first model developed for online
teaching and learning. It describes three dynamic components or
“presences” that work together to yield an engaging and effective learning
environment.
face-to-face – Instruction or teaching and learning experiences that take
place synchronously in the built environment are considered to be
face-to-face.
Generation Z Generation Z consists of digital natives who are approximately 13-17 years
of age. They are realistic, creative, and hyper-connected to the digital world.
HSSSE
iNACOL
High School Survey of Student Achievement – Building on similar goals as
the NSSE survey of students in higher education, the HSSSE is the High
School Survey of Student Engagement, with the goal being to research ex
tra- co-curricular and other high school activities and track if and how a
higher level of engagement leads to student retention and success.
International Association for K-12 Online Learning - This international
organization advocates for and promotes research and community around
the practice of online teaching and learning.
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