How to Create an Online School
There are many online modules available to assist with the process of creating an online school. Educators and administrators wishing to create a virtual learning environment must have a thoroughly researched business plan, proper funding and reliable access to the most current technology. It is possible, with persistence and determination to reach a worldwide audience that is virtually limitless.
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Secure reliable technology and online access for administrators and teachers. This may include virtual conferencing software to keep members of the online learning community in contact with each other.
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Recruit educators with the level of teaching experience and education desired. The online school will be defined by those who teach its courses, so select carefully. Before recruiting teachers, or simultaneously, decide the manner of payment, whether they will be paid directly by students or given a percentage of their earnings.
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Select a payment platform for students to pay for services easily and efficiently. Paypal is one of the most widely used internet payment platforms, however, a few of the others available are Mazooma, Wizpay and TwitPay. Ensure that whatever payment platform you select integrates with your classroom platform.
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Select a classroom platform, such as Moodle or Drupaled, and train all administrators and teachers on its use. Technology integration and training is crucial, as students are paying for an education, not for frustration with technological difficulties or disorganization.
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Verify your rights to distribute access to end-users. Some platforms, such as Google Groups, may only let you distribute access to a certain number of end-users. Once this number is exceeded, it will be assumed you are a spammer illegally using the platform to contact large numbers of users and your access will be restricted. Each platform is different, so verify and monitor your rights to grant access to ensure your school reaches the widest possible audience.
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