Flvs.net - Any Time, Any Place, Any Pace

Do you want choices? Do you want to feel that you as a student are not just a number? Do you want to work at your own pace? Would you like to study at home, or from a library or coffee shop? Florida Virtual School (FLVS) provides personalized instruction and all the advantages of studying at your own pace. FLVS is an established leader in developing and providing virtual education solutions to students throughout the country. It serves middle and high school students with more than 90 courses. FLVS provides online solutions for grades 6 to 12, as well as for adults seeking GED alternatives both in Florida and out-of-state through their global services division. Courses are available to public, private, and home school students. National and international students can also enroll in FLVS on a tuition basis. So, how does it work? FLVS students are guided through their courses by state-certified instructors. At any hour of the day, active students open the website, log into the class, work on assignments and projects and then submit work to be graded. Teachers evaluate student work and send back grades and comments. Teachers and students also communicate by phone to check on progress or answer questions. Students are welcome to work ahead but must maintain a minimum pace to remain in the course. Full-credit courses usually run approximately 36 weeks, half-credit courses 18 weeks.

“We have built our school on these beliefs: Every student is unique, so learning should be dynamic, flexible and engaging. Studies should be integrated rather than isolated. Students, parents, community members, and schools share responsibility for learning. Students should have choices in how they learn and how they present what they know. Students should be provided guidance with school and career planning. Assessments should provide insights not only of student progress but also of instruction and curriculum.”

FLVS is tapping the huge online education market. Online education is growing at a fast pace and will probably continue in the coming years. FLVS was the country’s first Internet-based public high school, serving students in all 67 Florida districts, but also students, schools, and districts around the nation through tuition-based instruction, curriculum provision, and training. Many students report having more contact with their online instructor than they experience in a traditional school setting.

Online education provides all the needed flexibility for working adults, professionals and moms. Can we say the same for kids aged 6-12? How do they make friends if they study at home? Isn’t social networking a vital aspect in kid’s life?