The opportunity to seek instruction outside the classroom walls through online education is not a new concept. Most colleges and universities have offered courses over the Internet for the last decade. But today, more and more middle and high school students are using this method of instruction thanks to the Florida Virtual School - an accredited online school serving students in grades 6-12.
The Florida Virtual School currently serves between 55,000 and 70,000 students and offers 90 interactive courses. With the ability to slow down or speed up the curriculum based on individual needs, the program is good for students who are struggling as well as students who want to get ahead. This helps to further expand the scope of Florida's educational programs.
And the newest plans have the Florida Virtual School partnering with Orlando-based 360Ed - a digital media company with the goal of getting students as interested in education as they are in games and movies. Together, they are working to enhance online learning through interactive virtual technology in audio, video, movies and games. The newest innovation, Conspiracy Code, invites students to embark on an "American History Adventure" complete with 10 virtual missions and ongoing instructor feedback.
It is for these reasons and more that the Center for Digital Education recently ranked Florida #1 in the nation when it comes to the state's vision, policies, programs and strategies in online education.
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