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Virtual Middle School Courses to Support Anytime, Anyplace Learning

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The middle school years are a pivotal academic and social transition period that sets the stage for future educational success. Differentiated and personalized learning support middle school success across the spectrum of student abilities. Online courses are well-suited for meeting individual needs at the middle school level when they incorporate flexible timelines and interaction among students and teachers.

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    Cathy Cavanaugh & Feng Liu

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Cavanaugh, C., Liu, F. (2013). Virtual Middle School Courses to Support Anytime, Anyplace Learning. In: Mouza, C., Lavigne, N. (eds) Emerging Technologies for the Classroom. Explorations in the Learning Sciences, Instructional Systems and Performance Technologies. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4696-5_11

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