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2.3.1. Structure

Teaching and learning in K-12 virtual schools has grown in popularity since their

inception in 1996. In the United States, there are currently 24 state-led virtual schools and

12 states in the process of forming these institutions (Watson & Kalmon, 2006). …….. This

rapid increase in schooling has led some to suggest that online learning is one of the

most important new approaches for K-12 schools (Blomeyer, 2002).

Unfortunately, while virtual schooling at the K-12 level has grown in popularity,

research-based investigations into the teaching and learning process in this medium and

at this level are still lacking (Cavanaugh, Gillan, Kromrey, Hess, & Blomeyer, 2004). Very

little is known about best practices specifically related to teaching in K-12 online settings.

…… . Lacking a body of research that focuses on the K-12 online arena, ….. .

In this paper, we present evidence from a study aimed at understanding best

practice in K-12 virtual schools. The study was based on data collected from a series of

interviews conducted with 16 highly-qualified virtual school instructors. Data evidence

underlying the instructional practices identified by this study is presented and

triangulated with existing research. In addition to reporting the results of the study, the

positioning of the findings in relation to existing research exploring instructional practice in

face to face and post-secondary online settings will identify virtual school instructional

practices as an area in need of further research. We conclude with implications for

research, policy and practice.