Distance
Learning Resources
IEM is committed to maximizing
student learning opportunities as well as continually increasing the timely
availability of new options. Consonant with our organizational commitment,
multiple distance learning opportunities are rapidly emerging. IEM Distance
Learning (DL) is focused both on developing new options and on educating
parents and staff about the array of current choices for on-line courses,
courseware and individualized academic and student support services below.
Sometimes, numerous choices can be
a challenge. As you explore possibilities through the links provided:
APPROVED
VENDORS PROVIDING ON-LINE LEARNING RESOURCES
ACADEMIC SYSTEMS CORPORATION
(http://www.academic.com) is a fully interactive library of
on-line supplemental courses and course material that can enhance any web-based
course or simply help a student in need of some targeted review. Current focus
is primarily in math and English.
ADVANCED ACADEMICS, INC.
(http://www.advancedacademics.com)
provides comprehensive on-line, individualized instruction courses for grades 6
and up.
ALEKS
(http://www.aleks.com) a fully automated
math tutor available only on the internet.
APEX LEARNING
(http://www.apexlearning.com)
offers on-line advanced placement and foreign language courses with both site
mentor and instructor support.
BYU INDEPENDENT STUDY
(http://ce.byu.edu/is/) offers some of
their independent study high school courses in a web-based version.
(http://www.calcampus.com) offers
on-line courses in business, computer science, English, humanities, languages,
math, science, social sciences, general education, and paralegal studies.
English (ESL) courses are also available.
(http://www.CambridgeEd.com)
offers on-line test preparation courses for ACT, SAT, etc.
CHILD U, INC. - The Learning Odyssey
(http://www.childu.com) provides
individualized, self-directed, interactive learning activities for grades 1 - 8
via the internet.
CLASSROOM CONNECT
(http://www.classroom.com) provides
teaching resources for enhancing on-line learning activities, research, etc.
CLASSWARE COMPANY
(http://www.classware.net) provides
on-line mathematics assessment tools, practice tests, etc.
CREATIVE LEARNING SYSTEMS
(http://www.clsinc.com) provides
on-going support and unique online learning environments for successful
programs in elementary, middle school, high school, International
Baccalaureate, collegiate and adult education. View an online demo of the
"Smart Lab".
DIVISION OF INDEPENDENT STUDY (
(http://www.dis.dpi.state.nd.us)
offers some of their middle and high school courses in an on-line format.
EDU EQUITY, INC./ Test Buddy
(http://www.testbuddy.com) provides
on-line learning materials and resources; test preparation; instruction,
review, and assessment of basic skill levels. (This on-line version of "SkillsTutor" is appropriate for grades 6 - adult.)
EPGY /Education Program for Gifted Youth
(http://epgy.stanford.edu/)
provides multimedia, computer-based distance learning courses for elementary
through high school levels.
(http://www.Rosettastone.com)
extensive language learning software on CD-ROM and on-line. A large number of
languages are offered.
(http://www.cyberhigh.fcoe.k12.ca.us/)
offers on-line high school courses with portable units of study available.
GLENCOE/ MCGRAW HILL
(http://www.glencoe.com) provides free
on-line study helps and resources related to their textbooks for grades 6 - 12.
HARCOURT E-LEARNING
(http://www.harcourtelearning.com)
offers over 100 online courses.
K 12, INC.
(http://www.k12.com) is a program which
includes some on-line components for expanded learning opportunities. It is
currently available for grades K - 2.
K
to the 8th Power (not the same as K12)
KC DISTANCE LEARNING (
(http://www.keystonehighschool.com) offers
over 30 on-line high school level courses.
MERIDIAN CREATIVE GROUP
(http://home.meridiancg.com) offers
a web-based, interactive supplemental math program correlated to various textbooks
(including Saxon) for grades 6, 7, 8, and first semester algebra.
PCS EDUCATION SYSTEMS, INC.
(http://www.edventures.com) provides
project-based learning experiences via the internet for ages 6 and up.
PLS/ PERFORMANCE LEARNING SYSTEMS, INC.
(http://www.plsbookstore.com) is
a source for the on-line, interactive, individualized Quantum science programs
for high school level students. Complimentary on-line assessment survey/tool
is
an excellent way to determine multi-level student and adult learning styles.
POWER-GLIDE
(http://www.power-glide.com) offers
on-line high school level language courses for Spanish, German, and
French.
RIVERDEEP INTERACTIVE LEARNING
(http://www.riverdeep.net) offers
a
variety of interactive, multimedia on-line learning resources for K - 12
students; a low-cost Riverdeep subscription can be
requested for enrolled students via the student's educational specialist.
RIVERSIDE PUBLISHING CO.
(http://www.riverpub.com) full range
of online assessments available at this site.
(http://www.virtualgreenbush.org) interactive
distance learning courses.
UC,
(
http://www.universityextension.ucdavis.edu/)
(
http://explore.berkeley.edu/subdiscipline.asp?value=6.&action=Internet) offers
text book-based high school courses with e-mail and/or regular mail contact with
instructors.
(http://cdis.missouri.edu/) offers
on-line and correspondence courses for K-12 students.
UNIVERSITY OF
(http://www.unl.edu/ISHS/) offers
print-based and on-line high school level courses.
WORLD BOOK ED. PRODUCTS
(http://www2.worldbook.com) multimedia
online annual fee encyclopedia service.
WRITE GUIDE
(http://www.writeguide.com) provides
an individualized writing program via e-mail and Internet message boards for
elementary through high school level students. Be sure to contact
them before submitting a
THE WRITING COMPANY
(http://writingco.com) a variety of
e-books and downloadable learning activities.