1. The Key to the Future
By members: 33-0028-0003
33-0028-0006

2.  Montana Digital Academy is an efficient online site to
participate in courses not currently available to your
school.
 From the basics to AP courses to electives, MTDA is
versatile.

3.  Uninterrupted, students can access schoolwork
wherever and whenever, you can even take summer
courses.

4.  For some people, it may be better to take an elective
course online before taking a core class. This allows
users to familiarize themselves with the program.

5.  Flexible
 Uninterrupted school year
 Access courses at home or while traveling (vacation,
medical, etc.)
 Conflicts eliminated
 60+ courses available

6.  No every day classroom distractions
 You can obtain college credits/transfer credits
 No misplaced students
 More elective choices
 Remedial/Recovery classes
 Accommodate home-schooled children
 Offers AP/Honor courses

7.  Online distractions
 Some students learn better in a classroom environment
(face-to-face, hands-on)
 Students must be self-motivated
 Internet access and equipment requirements (may be
expensive.)

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All in Classrooms Combination of
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The majority of students in higher education today take all of their courses in physical
classrooms. By 2014, the majority will be taking a combination of online and in-room.

10. Montana Digital Academy: MTDA Offices
Phyllis J. Washington School of Education
The University of Montana
32 Campus Drive
Missoula, Montana 59812
406-243-4619
406-243-5494 (Fax)

11.  Would our principal recommend online courses?
 Yes. She thinks it provides additional classes that a school
may not provide otherwise. It also helps with credit recovery
classes.