This week - November 7 – 11, 2011, the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) is celebrating National Distance Education Week and hosting free webinars the entire week. In conjunction with this honor, the Maryland Distance Learning Association (MDLA) is also celebrating their 13th birthday and hosting celebrations at various institutions around the state: Harford Community College, Montgomery Community College, and Prince George's Community College. Throughout the week online educators will showcase the continued growth of online learning, technology advances, latest trends in development and delivery of courses, along with other trends in the exciting world of online learning.
Educators in the field are well aware of the fact that online learning has taken education to the next level world wide. Anywhere there is an Internet connection there you will find online class accessibility. Needless to say Maryland, along with many other states, has stepped up its’ education program to fulfill the demand for this non traditional learning. One such program offered through the Maryland Virtual Learning Opportunities Program and managed by the Maryland Department of Educationis designed for high school students who are experiencing difficulty due to poor grades, disciplinary actions, absenteeism, leave of absence, or for those who desire/need courses that may not be available in the traditional setting. And although the MVL Program is not does not offer an entire high school program online many students are benefiting from having accessibility to these courses to enrich their learning.
Other education institutions throughout Baltimore City and the entire state of Maryland including community colleges, trade schools, and higher education institutions now offer online courses as a means to fulfill the need of learners, parents, and institutions in obtaining and providing a quality education with the least interruptions to their lifestyles as possible.
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