How does teaching in a virtual classroom differ from teaching in a classroom in a brick and mortar school?
Virtual teachers complete the same tasks as teachers in a brick and mortar school – i.e. monitoring student progress, delivering direct instruction, lesson planning, assessing student learning, and communicating with parents. Virtual teachers use various modes of technology to complete these tasks. Connections Academy teachers use the Learning Management System (LMS) to monitor student progress and record student achievement. The LMS WebMail system and phone calls are used to keep in communication with students and parents. Teachers deliver direct instruction through LiveLesson®. Connections Academy teachers work in an office environment or at home and are not managing a classroom of students.
