This research approach will measure the overall effectiveness of implementing the Edubuntu Linux based Operating System (OS) for educational purposes in grades 6th - 8th middle schools through desktop virtualization. Grades 6th - 8th middle schools are faced with the challenges of outdated technologies, and limited resources, as there is a disproportionate amount of hardware, software and printer devices for the students. The possibilities of using virtualization for online and on ground environments could change the face of education in not just K-12 but higher education as well.

1. ONLINE K-12 EDUCATION ENHANCEMENTS: MEASURING THE
EFFECTIVENESS OF IMPLEMENTING THE EDUBUNTU LINUX
OPERATING SYSTEMS IN GRADES 6TH - 8TH MIDDLE
SCHOOL FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES THROUGH DESKTOP
VIRTUALIZATION
S. WILLIAMS (1) and M.E. DAWSON (2). (1)
Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs,
4435 N Chestnut St., Colorado Springs, CO
80907, (2) Jones International University, 9697
East Mineral Avenue, Centennial, Colorado,
80112.

2. Abstract
This research approach will measure the overall
effectiveness of implementing the Edubuntu Linux based
Operating System (OS) for educational purposes in
grades 6th - 8th middle schools through desktop
virtualization. Grades 6th - 8th middle schools are faced
with the challenges of outdated technologies, and limited
resources, as there is a disproportionate amount of
hardware, software and printer devices for the students.
The possibilities of using virtualization for online and on
ground environments could change the face of education
in not just K-12 but higher education as well.

3. Associated Research
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4. Edubuntu

5. Edubuntu

6. Child Monitoring

7. Alternatives

8. Lubuntu

9. Scenario of VM Environment

10. Hypervisors

11. Linux Distributions and Uses

12. Fedora Spins and Uses

13. SourceForge

14. Key Terms