Online by Choice: Design Options for Flexible K-12 Learning [Paperback]

Online learning shouldand mustbe part of the educational portfolio. The book we need in education right now! Moore and Barbour have expertly constructed a how-to (and why-to) book that is packed with practical, research-based guidance for designing flexible online learning solutions. Both newbies and seasoned pros will find tangible ideas and resources to help them understand community needs, design with intentionality, and support student success. During COVID-19 lockdowns, most students, families, and teachers experienced?some form of remote learning. Some found it not to their liking, but many discovered?that they loved the flexibility of learning free of time and space constraints.?Post-pandemic, many schools, districts, and national governments are creating?online and hybrid schools for the first time. Writing in the context of a post-pandemic K-12 educational system, Moore and Barbour take a measured and balanced approach to online learning that prioritizes planning and quality, and can be used by administrators, teachers, and other K-12 educators involved in online education. Online by Choice is written in an accessible manner and is eminently practical but also reflects a deep understanding of both the practice of and research on online teaching and learning&. [The authors] have synthesized a vast amount of knowledge and wisdom to create an excellent text that will benefit anyone interested in K-12 online learning specifically, or even anyone interested in education generally.