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The Digital Learning Collaborative announces annual award program

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

The winners are being recognized at the closing ceremony of the Digital Learning Annual Conference (DLAC), on Wednesday February 9th, in Atlanta and online.

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  • The winners are being recognized at the closing ceremony of the Digital Learning Annual Conference (DLAC), on Wednesday February 9th, in Atlanta and online.
  • Individual Excellence in Digital Learning Award Dr. Cory Kanth
    Dr. Cory Kanth is Statewide Public Education Online Program Specialist in the Utah State Office of Education.
  • More information on the awardees will be posted to the Digital Learning Collaborative website in the coming weeks.
  • We advise companies, NGOs, and government agencies on a variety of digital learning issues, publish reports and blog regularly as part of the Digital Learning Collaborative, and coordinate the Digital Learning Annual Conference.

Studies Find Virtual Learning Grows During COVID, Providing Safe and Flexible Options for Families and At-Risk Students

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Though the two factors are distinctly different, their impact is the same, as more families have been prompted to explore the possibilities of digital learning.

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  • Though the two factors are distinctly different, their impact is the same, as more families have been prompted to explore the possibilities of digital learning.
  • They have discovered that expert virtual learning differs from what many parents and students experienced after schools unexpectedly shut down in March of 2020.
  • The reports also draw on government information, foundation studies, and interviews with experts in the digital learning field.
  • "Virtual learning, using computers and the internet to study courses taught in the classroom, isn't meant to replace an in-school education," says Young.

New Survey Finds That More Than 75% Of Parents Believe Online Learning Allows Their Children To Gain Critical Skills That They Would Not Acquire In A Traditional In-person Setting

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, FlexPoint Education Cloud, a Kindergarten through 12th grade online education provider for schools and districts and a trademark of Florida Virtual School (FLVS), released the results of a new survey revealing that even after a challenging year where many families had to adapt to a new way of learning, parents believe that online learning benefits their children's educational experiences by helping them develop key skills for school and future success.

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  • In fact, according to the survey, more than 75% of parents believe that online learning helps their children gain new skills that they would not acquire in a traditional in-person setting, from communication and time management skills to online behavior etiquette.
  • Parents believe online learning helps their children build skills that are necessary for school and future success.
  • 82% of parents believe their children have better video conferencing skills and online behavior etiquette.
  • Parents believe online learning allows their children to be themselves as they navigate challenges and strive for success.