Virtual Schools. Real Learning.

Online learning legislation across the nation opens the door for school districts to better meet the learning needs of students. While schools are experts in delivering classroom-based content, teaching in an online environment is a new discipline to many schools and teachers.

For many districts, adding virtual schools and classrooms has a positive impact on real learning while enhancing district operations.

• Increases learning opportunities for students
• Enhances students' 21st century skill sets
• Leverages teaching staff across schools
• Increases student enrollments
• Retains students and funding

Whether you are looking to add online learning technology to classroom-based courses or want to create virtual schools, Professional Learning Board can guide you and your staff in launching successful and effective online learning programs.

At the core of launching and operating virtual schools is getting teachers comfortable with and up to speed in online technology and pedagogy. PLB delivers a set of staff development curriculum preparing your tech-savvy and tech-challenged teachers alike to teach online. As teachers develop their own 21st century skills and comfort level with technology and online instructional strategies, Professional Learning Board assists in the transition from face-to-face classrooms to hybrid/blended and fully online instructional models. Through the modeling of unique and proven learning methods, teachers discover that they too can deliver innovative, and more importantly, effective instruction online.

The effects of online teaching and learning are far-reaching and Professional Learning Board assists your school or district at all stages...assessment, interviewing stakeholders, choosing a learning management system, integrating with third party applications and setting up a virtual school all within your district's current IT infrastructure.

Wondering about online teaching and learning for your school or district? Contact us today to learn more about meeting the needs of your 21st century learners with 21st century teaching.

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