Online Learning

What if you were a middle school student who wanted to take a Chinese course not available at your school? What if you were laid off mid-career and needed college credit for a course not offered at a convenient time? By combining our expertise in designing online content with the power of technology, we enable all types of students to overcome the limitations of time, distance, and resources. Here are three examples.
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Case Studies

  • 6–12 Virtual Schools
    • Created more than 20 online courses in a variety of subject areas.
    • Worked on all aspects of development, from conceptualization to production of the finished product.
    • Developed content that combines challenging, standards-based material with engaging interactivities for students of all ages.
  • K–8 Virtual Schools
    • Conceptualized online Chinese courses for elementary and middle school students.
    • Established a team of Chinese subject-matter experts.
    • Developed a Chinese culture-driven scope and sequence based on ACTFL standards and ensured accuracy of tonal pronunciation and written characters.
    • Developed lessons and scripted synchronous native-speaker sessions.
    • Wrote online interactivities and animations.
    • Managed recording of Mandarin audio.
  • Online College Prep Course
    • Collaborated with an online prep course developer to conceptualize and build courses in Pre-Algebra, Algebra II, and Pre-Calculus simultaneously  in one year.
    • Created interactivities, projects, games, full audio, original videos, and assessments.
    • Provided a full-service solution, including an extensive editorial team to ensure pedagogically sound content.
    • Managed a production partner that built the courses and created a corresponding learning management system.