NACOL is pleased to provide the premier virtual learning conference that will bring together teachers, administrators, and policy makers representing online learning programs in grades K-12.
VSS is THE online learning conference!
Learn from 200 of the nation’s leading experts and researchers about online learning
Network with colleagues who are building virtual schools and online learning programs
Discover innovative programs and new digital curriculum and instructional models
Explore policy issues, new funding models and next generation education concepts to drive high school reform and redesign for 21st century learners
Become inspired by students and teachers with experience in online learning
Develop creative and innovative solutions from national and international success stories
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If you were not able to join us in person for the 2006 Virtual School Symposium, or if you attended and wanted to see more of the riveting sessions available, now you have an opportunity to experience via webcast the highlighted sessions and plenaries from the 2006 Virtual School Symposium. |
Available 2006 VSS Web Casts include:
WELCOME AND OPENING
Susan Patrick, CEO of NACOL
Tom Carroll, President of NCTAF
KEYNOTE LUNCHEON: CREATIVE LEADERSHIP
Chic Thompson, Author and President of Creative Management Group
TUESDAY LUNCHEON PLENARY: STUDENT PANEL
Anita Givens, Director of Technology, TEA and Student Panel
EXPANDING ONLINE EDUCATION: Michigan’s Bold New Online Student Requirement
Jamey Fitzpatrick and Robert Currie, Michigan Virtual University
VIRTUAL VETERANS TOP 10: IF I KNEW THEN WHAT I KNOW NOW
Panel of Speakers including Dr. Tim Snyder-Colorado Online, Jim Hirsch-Plano, Mickey Revenaugh-Connections Academy, Julie Young-Florida Virtual School
WHAT WORKS IN K-12 ONLINE LEARNING
Panel including Cathy Cavanaugh-UNF, Rick Ferdig-UF, Sharon Johnston-Spokane, Susan Lowes-Columbia U, Robert Blomeyer-MREL, Tom Clark-TA Consulting
BENCHMARKING ONLINE COURSE QUALITY
Leslie St. Pierre and Judy Margrath-Huge, Digital Learning Commons
GENERAL SESSION PLENARY FEDERAL PERSPECTIVE
Tim Magner, Director of Educational Technology, U.S. Department of Education
STARTING A VIRTUAL SCHOOL PROGRAM IN YOUR DISTRICT
Panel of Speakers including Kim Ross, Gary Lewis, Steve Hollingsworth, Vito Amato, Kay Anderson, Kelly Jacobs, and others