Philadelphia Virtual Academy
School District of PhiladelphiaCategory: Current Student
Resources for Seniors!
Access Programs, Events and Resources – April 2014 April has arrived, along with news of college acceptances and financial aid packages for seniors, test preparation and college fairs for juniors and exploration of summer enrichment opportunities for sophomores and freshmen. These resources and events in Philadelphia will assist students and families on the journey to college and will help…
The Future of EdTech Part 2: Mobile Devices
Many teachers associate mobile phones with kids texting in class, losing focus, an overall distraction. But do they have a place in education? A positive, progressive place? Studies have shown that students and teachers prefer the devices be used to learn from—the problem is how they fit into the learning environment. But Before we jump…
MOOCs by the numbers: Where are we now?
Real-time information on MOOCs!
The Future of EdTech Part 1: M.O.O.C.s
What the future of education holds has truly yet to be seen. Technology will continue to evolve as will students’ learning habits. But today, in the midst of the Web 2.0 explosion and 3.0 break through, universities are presenting M.O.O.C. (Massive Open Online Courses or MOOCs) to educate the masses and improve the brand image…
Ten of Bill Cosby’s Greatest Quotes
Considering the Greater Philadelphia Area had off from school today thanks to a solid 10 inches of snow, in lieu of a TED talk or EdTech post (which you’ll see tomorrow) here are 10 quotes from Philadelphia’s own, Bill Cosby. Here’s the article written by Treye Green of the International Business Times, the quotes are below….
Philly EdTech Meetup
Technology in education is advancing every day, the only limitation being the respective school district’s budget. Small innovative companies are developing/have developed new ways to engage students with technology; ways familiar with the younger generation. On December 16th, 2013 a group of education innovators, professors, and even…
Congratulations to Carmen Falu! PVA’s Student of the Month for January
Carmen Falu is a junior at PVA, although she may not be for much longer if she continues finishing classes early. In particular, she excels in Science and English—her two favorite subjects. Carmen attributes a small part of her success at PVA to being able to work at her own pace and at home, so…
3 Rules to Spark Learning via Ramsey Musallam
[ted id=1731] A chemistry teacher whose goal is to develop a curiosity in his students, Ramsey Musallam, developed three rules to spark learning after having open heart surgery. Rule #1 : Curiosity Comes First (A curious student trumps any new advancement in EdTech) Rule #2 : Embrace the Mess (Trial and Error) Rule #3 :…
Congratulations to PVA Senior Alessandra Mullin SDP’s Student of the Month!
Alessandra receiving her 500$ reward from Superintendent Dr. Hite http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfkAFCLe7W4Welcome!
Welcome to Philadelphia Virtual Academy’s blog! We will share interesting topics on technology, useful tips for seniors, and highlight our star students along with many other things. Feel free to reply to our posts and let us know topics you would like us to discuss. We hope you enjoy! -PVA