The Virtual Classroom
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The document discusses virtual classrooms as an alternative to traditional public education. It describes the Georgia Virtual Academy, a state-chartered online school with over 2,650 students in grades 1-8. Students follow daily lesson plans online and can ask questions and receive live instruction through web chats. The virtual classroom provides resources like those in a traditional classroom. Statistics show students in one virtual school performed as well or better on tests than statewide averages, with higher attendance rates. However, some critics argue that fundamentally changing school structure is needed to fully realize the benefits of technology in education.
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