1. VIRTUAL SCHOOL

2. WHAT IS A VIRTUAL SCHOOL?
A virtual school or online/ e-school is an
institution that offers courses entirely or
primarily through online methods.
Instructional models range from fully
independent self paced (asynchronous)
courses to semester based virtual
(synchronous) instructor- facilitated
courses.

3.  Class sizes range widely with
anywhere from 15 students to as many
as 300 learners in each class section.
WHAT IS A VIRTUAL SCHOOL?

4. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
ADVANTAGES:
Schedule flexibility is the first
perceived advantage of virtual school.
The ability to avoid the requirement of
traveling to a physical location.

5. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
ADVANTAGES:
Virtual school allows individuals an
opportunity to engage in critical thinking
activities in the environment of their
choice.
Quote: “The virtual school offers endless
possibilities.”
Kevin Roy, director of education for the Elite TNT
Tennis Academy in Montgomery, Texas

6. DISADVANTAGES
 A disciplined attitude.
 The overuse of technology may result in social,
and sometimes physical problems for children
when they are exposed to too much technology
too soon.
 Quote: “If you let your child be educated by a
machine, don't be surprised if what comes out
isn't totally human.”
Jane M. Healy, an educational psychologist
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

7. SOME POPULAR VIRTUAL SCHOOLS IN
THE US
 Florida Virtual School
 Academy Online High School
 California Virtual Academies
 Aurora International Academy
 Illinois Virtual High School