VirtualEDU is the only online school in the state of Minnesota to offer both fully online and blended (in-person + virtual) pathways. School leaders at VirtualEDU have turned the concept of online learning on its head by creating virtual learning environments that are supportive, community-based, and culturally affirming. Our guests, who all taught in in-person environments prior to joining VirtualEDU, talk about how this type of learning environment is changing their beliefs about what is important and why they believe virtual learning is here to stay.

Guests:

• Dr. Tiffany Nielsen-Winkelman, Learning Design Futurist and Assistant Director of Innovation, Design & Learning
• Demond Johnson, Associate Principal
• Regina Johnson, Learning Facilitator 

Resources: 
Watch - Why VirtualEDU
More Info - VirtualEDU website 
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