美国虚拟高中办学研究

Research on American Virtual High School

现代信息技术的发展必将改变学校组织形态。美国一直在积极探索基于现代信息技术支持的学校可能的组织形态,虚拟高中是其中一种,近几年呈现蓬勃发展之势。虚拟高中倡导个性化、自主性、便利性的学习,并采取弹性的注册入学制度、分类的学分制管理、开放的课程设置,以确保高质量的教育教学。重视资格认证、重视对学生的管理支持与辅导、重视学校和家庭的沟通以及便利的信息技术支持是虚拟高中办学过程中的关键要素。

The development of modern information technology will definitely change the organizational form of schools. The United States has been actively exploring the possible organizational forms of schools based on modern information technology support. Virtual high schools are one of them and have shown a boom in recent years. Virtual high schools advocate personalized, autonomous and convenient learning, and adopt a flexible registration system, classified credit system management, and open curriculum to ensure high-quality education and teaching. Emphasis on qualifications, on student support and coaching, on school and family communication, and convenient information technology support are key elements in the running of virtual high schools.