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The ''Idaho Digital learning Academy'' ('''IDLA''') is a [[US]] a fully online state virtual school founded (established by Legislature) in 2002. It is located in [[Idaho]], [[US]]. There were 14,300 course enrollments in 2009-10; this represents an increase of 49% since 2008-09. Courses are available for students from kindergarten through high school (K-12).
The ''Idaho Digital learning Academy'' ('''IDLA''') is a fully online state virtual school founded (established by Legislature) in 2002. It is located in [[Idaho]], [[US]]. Courses are available for students from kindergarten through high school (K-12).
 
There were 14,300 course enrollments in 2009-10.


IDLA offers supplementary education to US schools, not complete diplomas. It works in partnership with Idaho school districts "to offer online choices that would not otherwise exist," especially in remote/underserved areas. IDLA is a government entity but is recognised as existing outside the state education agency. 98% of Idaho school districts have at least one student taking an IDLA course.
IDLA offers supplementary education to US schools, not complete diplomas. It works in partnership with Idaho school districts "to offer online choices that would not otherwise exist," especially in remote/underserved areas. IDLA is a government entity but is recognised as existing outside the state education agency. 98% of Idaho school districts have at least one student taking an IDLA course.
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Courses may be instructor led or self-paced.
Courses may be instructor led or self-paced.


[http://www.idahodigitallearning.org/Learn.aspx Courses for students] are delivered online by instructors through Blackboard. Coursework may include readings, collaborative activities and interactive lessons. Webinars are available through IdahoLive software, providing a virtual meeting space with live online interaction among participants. Self-paced, shorter flex courses are delivered online through BrainHoney.
[http://www.idahodigitallearning.org/Learn.aspx Courses for students] are delivered online by instructors through [[Blackboard]]. Coursework may include readings, collaborative activities and interactive lessons. Webinars are available through IdahoLive software, providing a virtual meeting space with live online interaction among participants. Self-paced, shorter flex courses are delivered online through BrainHoney.


Despite rapid growth, public funding for IDLA was cut in Spring 2010. IDLA secured private funding and capped 2010-11 enrollments, unable to meet demand.  
Despite rapid growth, public funding for IDLA was cut in Spring 2010. IDLA secured private funding and capped 2010-11 enrollments, unable to meet demand.  
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Latest revision as of 06:13, 1 November 2011

The Idaho Digital learning Academy (IDLA) is a fully online state virtual school founded (established by Legislature) in 2002. It is located in Idaho, US. Courses are available for students from kindergarten through high school (K-12).

There were 14,300 course enrollments in 2009-10.

IDLA offers supplementary education to US schools, not complete diplomas. It works in partnership with Idaho school districts "to offer online choices that would not otherwise exist," especially in remote/underserved areas. IDLA is a government entity but is recognised as existing outside the state education agency. 98% of Idaho school districts have at least one student taking an IDLA course.

The Idaho Digital learning Academy web site is at http://www.idahodigitallearning.org.

More Details

Partners include the Idaho State Department of Education and several Idaho universities.

Courses may be instructor led or self-paced.

Courses for students are delivered online by instructors through Blackboard. Coursework may include readings, collaborative activities and interactive lessons. Webinars are available through IdahoLive software, providing a virtual meeting space with live online interaction among participants. Self-paced, shorter flex courses are delivered online through BrainHoney.

Despite rapid growth, public funding for IDLA was cut in Spring 2010. IDLA secured private funding and capped 2010-11 enrollments, unable to meet demand.

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