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CyberExtension
Developer(s)Right Reason Technologies
Operating systemCross-platform
TypeVirtual Learning Environment
WebsiteCyberExtension Product Page

The CyberExtension is a managed virtual learning environment built by Right Reason Technologies (RRT) and designed to be used as an online extension of a school district in the USA. The system is currently used for homebound students,[1] credit recovery and supplemental coursework. Additionally, the system has been successfully deployed at school districts to help students with "school phobia"[2] and students undergoing medical treatment.[3]

In addition to being a Virtual Learning Environment, the CyberExtension can also be considered a "Managed Learning Environment" in that it makes use of one or more of the company's employees that are specifically assigned to the client school district as to act as a "liaison". This persons responsibilities include training staff and students, helping teachers enter coursework, assisting in day to day running of the system.

CyberExtension maps every lesson in the system to at least one educational standard. The system includes content creation tools, content management, chat, internal email system, gradebooks and assessments.

Background

CyberExtension developed from a successful distance learning experiment, the Virtual Education Academy (VEA), which was funded from a Federal Grant sponsored by East Stroudsburg University for the creation and deployment of a distance learning platform aimed primarily at the homebound student population.[4] VEA beta-testing ran in three school districts from September 2003 to June 2004. Subsequent enhancements included content creation tools, gradebooks, chat, internal email, calendar, and the addition of on-site support staff liaisons from RRT to assist with the day to day operations.

See also

Virtual learning environment

References

  1. ^ "Two Grants Power Up Internet", The Pocono Record, pp. A3, 2003-03-08
  2. ^ "Students Find Relief In 'Virtual Schools'", The Scranton Times, 2004-04-11 [dead link]
  3. ^ "Sewanhaka Central High School District Goes Virtual", Floral Park Dispatch, 2005-04-29
  4. ^ ESU Receives $500,000 for Virtual Education Academy, retrieved 2007-07-31
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