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Hometown Station AM 1220 - Santa Clarita Radio - Torlakson Unveils New Interactive Director Of Schools And Programs

Hometown Station AM 1220 - Santa Clarita Radio - Torlakson Unveils New Interactive Director Of Schools And Programs:

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Monday, 03 October 2011 10:15

tt-smallState Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson today unveiled a new interactive California Directory of Online Schools and Programs. The Directory is designed to help people make more informed decisions about online kindergarten through grade twelve educational options throughout the state.

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“The Internet has made a world of educational options available to students across California,” said Torlakson. “But online learning is expanding rapidly. To help parents make informed decisions about the best online options for their children, we are offering our new California Directory of Online Schools and Programs.”


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Online education is teacher-led instruction that takes place over the Internet where the teacher and student are separated geographically. Students can receive personalized learning and specific, almost instant feedback in a digital environment.

Also debuting today along with the interactive Directory are two Web pages: “A Glossary of Terms Related to Online Education,” which will help parents sort through the jargon and terminology of online learning, and “Frequently Asked Questions about Online Education in California” which