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The ''Georgia Cyber Academy'' ('''GCA''') is a full-time, tuition-free online public school for studentss aged K-10, located in the [[US]] state of [[Georgia]]. GCA is partnered with the private [[K12 Inc]] to provide content/curricula. The high school program is a combination of self-paced work and scheduled lessons and activities. Students will spend no more than 20-25% of their time on the computer in the early grades, and less at higher levels. | The ''Georgia Cyber Academy'' ('''GCA''') is a full-time, tuition-free online public school for studentss aged K-10, located in the [[US]] state of [[Georgia]]. It is one of the fastest growing public schools in the state (though enrollment figures are not readily available). | ||
GCA is partnered with the private [[K12 Inc]] to provide content/curricula. The high school program is a combination of self-paced work and scheduled lessons and activities. Students will spend no more than 20-25% of their time on the computer in the early grades, and less at higher levels. | |||
The Georgia Cyber Academy web site is at http://www.k12.com/gca | The Georgia Cyber Academy web site is at http://www.k12.com/gca | ||
Revision as of 03:16, 9 September 2011
The Georgia Cyber Academy (GCA) is a full-time, tuition-free online public school for studentss aged K-10, located in the US state of Georgia. It is one of the fastest growing public schools in the state (though enrollment figures are not readily available).
GCA is partnered with the private K12 Inc to provide content/curricula. The high school program is a combination of self-paced work and scheduled lessons and activities. Students will spend no more than 20-25% of their time on the computer in the early grades, and less at higher levels.
The Georgia Cyber Academy web site is at http://www.k12.com/gca
More Details
Throughout the year, students are invited to participate in school outings, field trips etc.
References
- "A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning", iNACOL, October 2010, http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/national_report.pdf
- Georgia Cyber Academy web site, http://www.k12.com/gca
- "Keeping Pace With Online Learning: An Annual Review of Policy and Practice", Evergreen Education Group, 2010, http://kpk12.com/reports/