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May 26, 2011
Winner in Best Virtual School Solution for Students category
MINNEAPOLIS – May 26, 2011 – PLATO...
Advanced Placement
Provide accelerated learners the opportunity to enroll in rigorous, semester-long courses aligned to the College Board Advanced Placement* exams. PLATO® AP Edition Courses deliver ongoing practice in skills and techniques – such as problem solving, critical thinking and effective writing – that help drive success on the AP Exam and in college. Similar to core PLATO courses, AP courses can be successfully implemented in a variety of learning environments such as virtual, blended, or as a supplement to an onsite classroom.
Benefits:
- High-quality, rigorous digital content that addresses 100% of standards defined by the College Board
- Relevant curriculum that challenges and engages learners through interactive technology and multi-media in every lesson
- Research-based pedagogy that supports 21st Century skills with Internet-based activities that encourage critical thinking and analysis
- Collaborative learning that includes teacher-learner and learner-learner interaction
- Depth of instruction – between 120 – 150 hours per semester course
- Minimized time for set-up – online curriculum and automated assessments and scoring
*AP is a trademark registered and/or owned by the College Board, which was not involved with the production of, and does not endorse, this product.