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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]] | 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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[[Category:US supplemental virtual school providers]] | [[Category:US supplemental virtual school providers]] | ||
[[Category:Sites using Blackboard|idaho Digital Learning Academy]] | [[Category:Sites using Blackboard|idaho Digital Learning Academy]] | ||
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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.
References
- "A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning", iNACOL, October 2010, http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/national_report.pdf
- Idaho Digital learning Academy web site, http://www.idahodigitallearning.org
- "Keeping Pace With Online Learning: An Annual Review of Policy and Practice", Evergreen Education Group, 2010, http://kpk12.com/reports/