Development and Management of Virtual Schools: Issues and Trends - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1591402174 ISBN 13: 9781591402176

Publisher: IGI Publishing, 2003

Synopsis

Virtual schools are a result of widespread changes in knowledge about learning, in available technology and in society. This work brings together knowledge of virtual schools as a reference, and reviews best practice from concept and development, through implementation and evaluation.

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About the Author

Catherine Cavanaugh is Assistant Professor in educational technology and science education at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, USA. She has been an educator in K-12 schools and higher education for 20 years. Cathy received degrees in education from the University of the Virgin Islands, the University of Central Florida and the University of South Florida, and she did postdoctoral work as Assistant Director of the Florida Center for Instructional Technology. Her current research interests include distance education in teacher education, virtual schools, technology professional development and science education with community resources. She co-authored a book for science teachers, and she has published book chapters, articles and papers on instructional technology and science education topics.

Edition details

• Publisher: IGI Publishing
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1591402174
• ISBN 13: 9781591402176
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 350
• Editor: Cavanaugh Catherine