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The ''Idaho Digital learning Academy'' ('''IDLA''') is a [[US]] 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. | The ''Idaho Digital learning Academy'' ('''IDLA''') is a [[US]] 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). | ||
IDLA | 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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==More Details== | ==More Details== | ||
[http://www.idahodigitallearning.org/AboutUs/WhatWeDo.aspx Partners include] the Idaho State Department of Education and several Idaho universities. | |||
[http://www.idahodigitallearning.org/Learn.aspx Courses for students] are delivered online 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. 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. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
* Idaho Digital learning Academy web site, http://www.idahodigitallearning.org | |||
* "A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning", iNACOL, October 2010, http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/national_report.pdf | |||
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Revision as of 23:27, 4 September 2011
The Idaho Digital learning Academy (IDLA) is a US 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).
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 for students are delivered online 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. 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.
References
- Idaho Digital learning Academy web site, http://www.idahodigitallearning.org
- "A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning", iNACOL, October 2010, http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/national_report.pdf
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