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It is an exciting time to be raising kids, although that does not make it simple by any means.

Your comments and opinions are greatly appreciated. We are here to discuss ideas (old and new) in both education and parenting. I believe there is a very important triad in childrearing that consists of the child/adolescent, the parent(s) and educator(s). My goal is to provide avenues for continuous support and communication between all three. For it is in the care and nurturing of all three participants that the hope for the future lies. No one element of this triad can carry all of the weight. All three must be supported in order to relieve the perceptions of stress and achieve balance.

I am excited that you have found this blog - I hope you find some intriguing and empowering thoughts that inspire you to join the conversation and help me spread inspiration, energy and ideas to everyone involved in this vitally important link to our future (is there anyone who is not connected in some way?!) We have lots to do!


I look forward to many inspirational discussions.
Julie

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Online learning: Hot picks

Online learning: Hot picks

I promised you some online school research a while back. Here is some research that shares some really helpful sites. Some are completely dedicated to online schooling and some are meant to be collaborative, in other words they will supplement learning and serve as a tutoring resource.

I am especially impressed with Khan Academy - which I have already shared and Grockit for this purpose. Check them out.

My only caution and partial reason for not offering you more in complete online education programs is the whole accreditation issue. I have not found much information on college acceptance from these online institutions yet, but I am sure they are scrutinized in a similar fashion to home school programs. Does anyone have any experience with this that they can share?

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