User:VirtualEd/Duval Virtual Instruction Academy

What are Virtual Schools

Virtual Education, Cyber Education, On-line Education, E-Learning, Mobile Learning, and Distance Learning, are all terms used to describe the same entity. Virtual education is best described as a learning opportunity where the student and the educator are separate from one another by space, time, and often both. The educator facilitates learning of subject matter through an on-line classroom environment that can include but are not limited to: multimedia resources, internet, video conferencing, webinars, simulations, and other alternatives. The students work through the curriculum at various times and locations.

Asynchronous learning occurs when the student and educator work on their own time and pace, but most often within a framework schedule. Synchronous learning occurs when the educator and student are in the learning environment at the same time. Virtual Education can contain both asynchronous and synchronous opportunities of learning and instruction. Overall, virtual learning has become extremely successful and popular due to the ability to meet a diversity of needs for students based on academic placement, future goals, personal lifestyles, and different abilities.