5 Myths About Socialization While Learning Online

Socialization in Online Learning As enrollment in online schools continues to grow, so do misconceptions about how students socialize in the world of online education. We took it upon ourselves to seek out five of the most common myths about socialization in online learning — and then debunked them. Myth #1: Students never see their teachers face to face. Even though most interaction in an online class takes place virtually, there are plenty of opportunities and resources for students to communicate directly with their peers and teachers. First of all,...
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Top 5 Summer Programs for High Schoolers in Arizona

Arizona Summer Programs for High School Students In today’s future-focused world, high school summers are now seen as opportunities to rack up college credits and build skills, rather than to lounge on the couch. As the emphasis on a student’s personal journey expands, so do the options for immersive summer...
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How to Convince Your Kid to Take a Summer Course

You know the drill. Your kids come running through the door after the last day of school and everything changes. Evenings once spent huddled around the kitchen table working on class projects are now filled with video games and binge-watching television. Family conversations about newly learned topics are replaced with...
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Can a Summer Trip Abroad Boost Your Chance to Get Into College?

By now, many college applicants understand that getting into college extends far beyond GPAs and test scores. Extracurricular activities, community outreach, and personal passions are all distinguishing factors in the application process. But what about taking a summer trip? Taking an international trip during the summer for educational, cultural, or...
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Top 10 Summer Activities to Boost Your College Resume

The Ultimate List Every High Schooler Should Use to Plan Their Summer You know what it means when that last bell of the school year rings. You grab your backpack, throw up a peace sign, and run out the door. It’s time for summer! Before you reach for your bathing...
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3 Tips for Helping Your Child Succeed in Their Online Course

Why is it that in elementary school parents show up in droves to volunteer baked goods, chaperone a field trip or attend a PTA meeting, but by high school, it’s like POOF... parents take a back seat and are more hands off? Well, it’s time to reclaim the front seat!...
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5 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started My Online Course

If you’re in high school and you’ve never taken an online course, you probably have a hundred questions. Like, “what are online high school courses really like?” Or “will it be easier or harder than taking a course at school?” We all know hindsight is 20/20, so we asked a...
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