Online Learning Update

November 16, 2010

K-12 Online Learning and Virtual Schools: Expanding Options

Filed under: Online Learning News — Ray Schroeder @ 12:10 am

by INACOL and State of Virginia

„„ K-12 online learning is a new field consisting of an estimated $507 million market, which is growing at an estimated annual pace of 30% annually.

„„ Supplemental or full-time online learning opportunities are available to at least some students in 48 of the 50 states plus Washington, DC.

„„ 27 states, as well as Washington, DC, have statewide full-time online schools.

„„ 38 states have state virtual schools or state-led online initiatives, and Alaska is planning to open a statewide online learning network in 2011.

„„ Many virtual schools show annual growth rates between 20% „ and 45%.

„„ 75% of school districts had one or more students enrolled in an online or blended learning course.

„„ 72% of school districts with distance education programs planned to expand online offerings in the coming year.

http://www.education.virginia.gov/docs/NACOL_fastfacts-lr%20Oct%202010.pdf

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