1. Virtual Schooling
An effective way for children and adolescents to learn.
Table of Contents
ØWhat is virtual schooling?
ØCanadians and Virtual Learning
ØTraditional Classroom Learning vs. Virtual Leaning
ØHow is virtual school effective?
ØGlobal Awareness
ØSelf-Directed Learning
ØTime Management
ØInformation and Communications Technology Literacy
ØProblem Solving Skills
ØTeachers and Content
ØExample of Virtual schooling activity
ØConclusion
ØReferences
What is virtual schooling?
Virtual schooling is a method in which
students use technology to support their
learning.

2. “Any time, any place, any path, any
pace.”
-Florida's motto towards virtual schooling
Canadians and Virtual Schooling
ØTechnology is apart of everything in
Canada
ØCanada is slowly starting to take
advantage of the benefits of virtual
schooling
ØThe majority of Canadians have access
to the internet
Traditional Classroom Learning vs. Virtual
Learning
How is virtual schooling effective?
Virtual schooling is effective because it
provides :
ØGlobal awareness
ØSelf-directed learning
ØTeaches students time management
skills

3. ØHelps to improve ones information
and communications technology
literacy
ØTeaches students problem solving
skills
ØHas excellent content and well trained
teachers
Global Awareness
Students can interact with people that
live in different areas around the world.
This gives them the chance to learn
about:
ØCulture and language
ØWhat is going on around the world
ØWhat education is like in other
countries
Self-Directed Learning
Students can direct their own learning
paths when they take part in virtual
schooling by:
Øworking at their own pace

4. Ømaking their own schedules
Time management
ØStudents that participate in virtual
schooling have the opportunity to take
responsibility for their time
management
ØStudents learn how to keep track of
assignments and prioritize
Information and Communications
Technology Literacy
Virtual schooling gives students the
opportunity to:
ØMaster technology
ØExercise and refine their 21st century
technology skills
ØLearn how to process, analyze, and
present information efficiently and
effectively.

5. Improve Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving involves group thinking
and development, which is used a lot in
virtual schooling. Students in virtual
schooling need to problem solve by using
their resources, which include:
ØInternet
ØContent
ØGroup discussions
ØTeachers
Teachers and Content
ØTeachers are well trained
ØContent is rich
ØVarious activities for different learning
styles
Example Of A Virtual Schooling
Activity
Conclusion
Virtual schooling is an effective learning
method for students to use. It is efficient

6. and provides students with multiple
benefits that traditional classroom
learning cannot provide.
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