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Online schools put significant resources into creating ways to foster social interaction. This effort stems in part from the concern that students may otherwise be isolated, but it also builds on the recognition that the online environment is a natural way for 21st century students to interact and that the Internet allows for new student-student interactions across geographical boundaries that transcend beyond what is possible within physical school settings.
Students participate in science competitions, project-based learning, field trips to museums, and global opportunities for learning with students overseas and build a strong network connecting online with peers from diverse backgrounds.
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NACOL's Promising Practices in Online Learning Series is supported by K12 Inc., Apex Learning, Connections Academy, and Florida Virtual School.
About NACOL
The North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL) is an international
K-12 non-profit association advocating online learning to increase access to
high quality education and represents the interests of educational
stakeholders, providers and students worldwide (www.nacol.org). NACOL is the
host of the Virtual School Symposium,
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