Abstract

In 1999, Virginia Beach City Public Schools launched a completely new distance learning (DL) initiative, Quality Connection. Since that time, through perseverance and creative thinking, the program has become a model of technology as well as a highly successful method of delivering services to a wide variety of stakeholders. Not only do students reap benefits from Quality Connection, but also school and office staff and administrators use DL in numerous capacities. Indeed, Quality Connection is slated for replication by other school divisions in Virginia. Although the program was developed originally to offer expanded curricula to students and training opportunities for staff, DL has had the ancillary effect of reprising the division's longterm goals and revolutionizing short-term strategies. It is through the foresight and business acumen of division leadership that VBCPS maintains its motto, "Ahead of the Curve."

Citation

Jenney, T.R. & Roupas, E.K. (2003). Quality Connection: Going the Distance. Computers in the Schools, 20(3), 33-40. Retrieved August 7, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/100065/.

This record was imported from ERIC on April 18, 2013. [Original Record]

ERIC is sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education.

Copyright for this record is held by the content creator. For more details see ERIC's copyright policy.

Keywords

• Computer Uses in Education
• Delivery Systems
• distance education
• Educational Opportunities
• educational technology
• public schools
• School Districts