A new form of distance learning, online learning is education in which instruction
and content comprising a formal course of study are delivered primarily via the
Internet. K-12 enrollments in online courses continue to grow, and while there
is great potential in the virtual schools movement, there are many challenges
inherent in this relatively new method of education delivery. What Works in K-12
Online Learning provides a comprehensive overview of effective online teaching
and learning practices. Based on extensive experience and research, chapters cover
a full spectrum of topics including virtual course development, online learning
in elementary classrooms, instructional assessment and differentiating online
instruction, professional development for teachers of virtual courses, and the
challenges that virtual schools will face in the future.