DING DONG! The third period bell has just rung, and a few hundred students have now flooded onto a green open space with their lunches. There are thirty glorious minutes until the next bell rings and fourth period begins. The …
This article was originally written and published by ACSI’s multimedia content specialist, Josh Worden. Josh interviewed several current Sevenstar students and their families to find out how the students have benefitted from a flexible online model. The three students- Max, …
This blog post has been adapted from a previous blog post written by the founder of Sevenstar, Dr. R. Mark Beadle. Have you considered adding online courses to your summer or fall schedules? Students can instantly benefit from the increased …
Keeping up with the demands of online learning can be challenging for students—and it can be especially challenging for those students who have become accustomed to working in a more structured brick-and-mortar environment. In addition, every student is different, so …
In a twenty-five-plus-year career in Christian education as a social studies and Bible teacher, both in the classroom and online, I have found both environments enriching and rewarding. However, there are certain beneficial and enjoyable advantages to online teaching which …
Have you ever heard the saying “teach to the student, not to the curriculum”? Based on my own educational experiences, both personally and professionally, I believe this statement has incredible value for any educator today. A curriculum cannot be designed …
I praise you, because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. (Psalm 139:14 NIV) In the last few decades, it has become increasingly popular to provide an individualized education for students. Typically, …
“Online classes are too hard, I do better with an in-person teacher. . . I don’t know how to do this. . . it’s too confusing. . . I can’t figure this out”. All phrases first-time online students may say …
Online education has the power to enable students from all over the world to customize their education experience. Rather than being confined to what traditional brick-and-mortar schools can offer, online education allows students to advance their learning with additional subjects, …
Online courses provide students with a flexible learning environment, as well as educational options that may not be available to students in brick-and-mortar classrooms. However, there are some additional skills regarding the completion of assessments that students should be aware …