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Table of Contents: Introduction Synchronous Learning vs. Asynchronous Learning Synchronous Learning (Live Classes) Definition How it differs from distance learning Asynchronous Learning Definition Benefits of Asynchronous Learning Is it Lonely? Why it’s a great option for Military and Other Traveling Families The Future of Education - Is it Asynchronous Learning? What the Science Tells Us […]

Do IVLA teachers have experience teaching online or are they new to it like everyone else? Online schooling may be new to many teachers, but it's not new to us! We've been providing online education since 2007. The proof of our teaching staff's excellency is evident in our student successes stories. We invite you to […]

As both mental health advocates and people who strongly believes that this world needs more personal happiness, we at IVLA have been intrigued by the effect, if any, that happiness has on student achievement. After spending some time in research, we've learned that there is indeed a correlation between happiness and increased student learning. Wisdom […]

As the world has suddenly embraced online learning due to the COVID-19 virus, now is a good time to explore current trends in the world of eLearning. According to an article by Jitender Kumar that was posted on the eLearning Industry website, immersive learning is a relatively new teaching technique that could have a profound […]

UPDATED 1/25/2022: This article was originally written in March of 2020. While 2 years have already come and gone, the world still struggles with the various effects of COVID-19. If you're struggling due to the effects of the Coronavirus, we encourage you to read this Mental Health Post-Covid Resources List from Sunshine Behavioral Health. Family Entertainment […]

Coronavirus is Sparking a Virtual Learning Boom As the world frantically responds to the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19 as it’s known in medical circles, virtual learning is experiencing a sudden boom. As countries impose travel bans and quarantines in an effort to control the deadly coronavirus, schools and students around the world have […]

What is Common Core? Way back in 2010, more than forty (40) states adopted the same educational standards for English and math. These standards were called the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and were created by education experts, teachers, and parents to better prepare students for both college and the workplace. These educational standards were […]