Directory of Distance Learning Opportunities: K-12 - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1573565156 ISBN 13: 9781573565158

Publisher: Greenwood, 2003

Synopsis

This book provides an overview of current K-12 courses and programs offered in the United States as correspondence study, or via such electronic delivery systems as satellite, cable, or the Internet. The Directory includes over 6,000 courses offered by 154 institutions or distance learning consortium members. Following an introduction that describes existing practices and delivery methods, the Directory offers three indexes:
• Subject Index of Courses Offered, by Level
• Course Level Index
• Geographic Index

All information was supplied by the institutions. Entries include current contact information, a description of the institution and the courses offered, grade level and admission information, tuition and fee information, enrollment periods, delivery information, equipment requirements, credit and grading information, library services, and accreditation.

About this title

About the Author

MODOC PRESS, Inc., was founded in 1981. It is an editorial company that specializes in the compilation of directories for a counseling and guidance audience. Modoc has produced many and varied educational directories, particularly in the areas of distance learning and postsecondary education. Modoc's founder, William E. Burgess, has been involved in the field of education for over 30 years. He was a member of the original contract team that developed the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) for the U.S. Office of Education and was instrumental in establishing various computer-generated ERIC publications, including Current Index to Journals in Education. He subsequently served as training director for ORBIT, one of the original online bibliographic services.

Reviews

Designed for librarians, parents, and school counselors looking for information on specific K-12 distance learning courses of study, this work contains an overview of the current status of distance education in the U.S and in-depth information on more than 6,000 courses offered by 154 U.S. institutions and consortia. Information was obtained from respondents to a request from the publisher. Both print-based (correspondence study) and electronic (via the Internet, satellite broadcast, or interactive television) programs are included.

Main entries are arranged alphabetically by name of institution and contain full contact information, description of the institution, grade level, admission requirements, fees, equipment requirements, grading, and accreditation (this is important if the student wishes to transfer the credit or intends to use it for graduation). Course descriptions, emphasis, and approach, as well as general requirements are also included. A subject index provides access to courses by grade level, and a geographic index is helpful because some course offerings are limited to residents of particular states. An index that separated courses by delivery system--print, online, satellite broadcast, or interactive TV--might have been useful.

The demand for distance education is growing thanks to schedule conflicts in traditional schools, a desire for AP classes and enrichment opportunities, and interest in homeschool options. This directory is sure to be a welcome addition in public and school libraries. Nothing else pulls so much information together in one print source. Users can contact specific institutions by e-mail or visit their Web sites for additional information. RBB
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Edition details

• Publisher: Greenwood
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1573565156
• ISBN 13: 9781573565158
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 432
• Editor: Modoc Press Inc.