Clarification on online class types:

Live = Students attend video call classes at a set time. During class they can interact with their instructor and peers. They may complete additional coursework on their own, but must submit it by a particular deadline. 

Asynch = Students watch video instruction on their own. There are no set meeting times. They may or may not have deadlines for coursework. 

Delayed (unique to WTM Academy) = Students can watch lectures on their own time (within 24hrs of the live class), but must complete all other coursework on the same timeline as live students. Here is a video about how delayed classes work at the WTM Academy. 

Things to Look For When Choosing an Online School: 

1. Is there an administration?
2. Is the school accredited? 
3. Tuition
4. How much do you want to be involved? 
5. Delivery method/Time online
6. Socialization opportunities
7. Viewpoint Diversity and/or Worldview 
8. Website design 

Nationally Recognized Accrediting bodies 

MSA

(Also check out the agencies they cooperate with)

WASC 

Cognia 

• (00:00) - Intro with Julia Collier