iNACOL National Standards for Quality Online Programs
The standards in this document address what is needed for a quality online program, elements of which…
Examining Communication and Interaction in Online Teaching
How do communication and interaction work in an online teaching environment? This document answers this question, drawing…
A Summary of Research on the Effectiveness of K-12 Online Learning
This memo examines the outcomes of existing studies on K-12 learning effectiveness, and it provides a literature…
Promising Practices in Online Learning: Management and Operations of Online Programs
Online learning is creating transformative change in today’s education system as states and districts create new online…
Sorting Through Online Learning Options: A Guide for Parents
To assist parents in choosing the right online program for their student, we offer this list of questions…
Going Virtual! Unique Needs and Challenges of K-12 Online Teachers
The findings in this report represent Phase II of the Going Virtual! research series. In this report,…
Online Teacher Support Programs: Mentoring and Coaching Models
Several virtual schools portray the mentoring structures they have implemented to assist their new online teachers. Each…
State of the Nation: K-12 Online Learning in Canada (2008)
This report is iNACOL’s first systematic effort to examine K-12 distance education in Canada, and it has…
Promising Practices in Online Learning: Socialization in Online Programs
How can online programs enhance students’ social development? Here, educators demonstrate creative ways to break down barriers…
Promising Practices in Online Learning: Using Online Learning for At-Risk Students and Credit Recovery
K-12 online learning is increasing access and equity by making high-quality courses and highly qualified teachers available…