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School leaders say on-campus learning will always be an important part of the college experience for most students and faculty, however, now they have more options.
"When I was studying this, fully online classrooms were very new. Now we’re moving forward to hybrid and blended models," NCSU researcher says. "What we want to know is: What will student experiences be like in blended or hybrid programs? What will be most useful for them – is it maximum flexibility? Or are some things always better in person versus online?"
NC State Online programs are giving students the opportunity to excel at in-demand careers.
Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions
In order to improve the quality of online learning, NC State faculty members have earned Quality Matters certification for more than 40 courses.
Through virtual and augmented reality technologies, NC State is increasing student engagement and further innovating online learning.
Offering flexibility and remote-friendliness, online degree programs improve career advancement and help individuals gain specialized knowledge in their field of interest.
Whether students are balancing families, full-time jobs or looking to change careers, NC State provides genuine, quality online education.
Through innovative teaching and learning, high-quality program design, and dedicated faculty, NC State is well-positioned to be a leader in online learning.
With COVID cases surging and outbreaks sending hundreds of young students into quarantine, some Wake County parents are wishing they could send their kids to online classes -- but the deadline has passed.
As coronavirus cases surge across the state, some year-round schools have already seen major impacts, putting hundreds of children into quarantine mere weeks after starting school.
Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter
Sunday is the deadline for Wake County parents to enroll their students in Wake County Public School System's Virtual Academy. But, their policy says once parents do that, students can't come to school physically.
Michelle Mackonochie, WRAL anchor/reporter
The coronavirus pandemic impacted almost every aspect of school at once. One year later, there's a growing sense that some changes may last.
Established in 1997 by a bipartisan group of governors belonging to the Western Governors Association, WGU has always been a nonprofit university.
Initiative includes Online Access Scholarship supplying students with free high-speed Internet service.
KIPP in Halifax County is offering a twist on the traditional virtual learning schedule, allowing parents and students the option for evening classes. They hope these additional hours will allow easier access to classes.
Halifax County joined several others school systems in announcing a return to in-person learning in a vote Monday night. While parents can still choose online classes, one charter school in the county offers a twist on the traditional virtual learning schedule. KIPP in Halifax County is offering remote learning hours into the evening.
Indira Eskieva, WRAL Eastern North Carolina reporter
Republican lawmakers are drafting legislation to reopen schools amid the pandemic and plan to release a proposal in the coming days, state Senate leadership said Thursday afternoon.
State schools official predicts worst retention rate in a century as learning losses mount during the coronavirus pandemic.
Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter
About 25 percent of middle and high school students in the Wake County Public School System failed at least one class during remote learning, according to district statistics.
Snow day. The two words that fill the hearts of students everywhere with joy and bring smiles to the faces of teachers and even parents could become a thing of the past with remote learning available.
Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter
The possibility of returning to class at least part time next semester is a sign of hope in what has been, for many Wake County high school students, a frustrating school year.
