Virtual High School in Va.

Online learning is basically self-directed learning, so it can be a great alternative for some students but it's not for everybody. That's the bottom line of this Gainesville (Va.) Times article about Prince William County's Virtual High School. And whom might those students be? The Web-based school has especially helped students "with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder who have a hard time concentrating with all the activity in a traditional classroom," but what's emerging is the program's value to students who want to "practice for college," the Times points out. Because of its flexibility, the best students become their own time managers and material masters. "There may not be a set class meeting time, but there are set due dates. There is also a mandatory orientation meeting, required times and places for midterm and final exam testing, and set office hours when teachers are available." Check out the article for further insights. [Thanks to TechLEARNING.com for pointing this piece out.]