Michael Horn Highlights New Book, Blended, in Education Week Webinar Moderated by Apex Learning
SEATTLE, Feb. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Apex Learning, the leading provider of blended and virtual learning solutions to the nation's schools, partnered with Education Week to host: "Using Blended Learning to Improve Schools," a webinar featuring Michael Horn, the co-founder of the Clayton Christensen Institute. Horn shared his latest findings on blended learning and disruptive innovation from his new book, Blended.
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Horn illustrates how school leaders and teachers can design learning environments to harness innovation and personalize learning to unleash student engagement and dramatically improve student achievement.
"Horn's research validates our efforts to support new models of instruction to classrooms across the country," said Cheryl Vedoe, CEO of Apex Learning. "We continue to see student outcomes improve when educators implement blended learning to meet the challenge of individualizing instruction for every student in every classroom. From struggling students to those who want to accelerate more quickly—blended learning supports educators in meeting the needs of all students."
Apex Learning CEO, Cheryl Vedoe, was the moderator for the webinar. To listen to the webinar, please register here.
About Apex Learning
Nearly two decades ago Apex Learning emerged as a leader in digital learning for secondary education, developing online Advanced Placement courses to provide students who would otherwise not have access the opportunity to take rigorous, college-level courses. Recognizing the challenges schools face in meeting the needs of every student — from those struggling to stay on track for graduation to those capable of accelerating their learning — the company continues to develop innovative, digital learning solutions to support teachers and provide every student with the opportunity to excel beyond his or her expectations.
Today Apex Learning offers a comprehensive catalog of rigorous, standards-based online courses that meet high school graduation requirements. Apex Learning Comprehensive Courses are used by schools nationwide for both initial credit and credit recovery. The company's latest digital learning solution —Tutorials — are a key component of effective blended learning, providing classroom teachers with the critical resources they need to meet the needs of all students including preparation for high stakes assessments, targeted intervention and just-in-time remediation and enhanced instruction for all students.
Apex Learning, headquartered in Seattle, is accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission and its courses are approved for National Collegiate Athletic Association eligibility. For more information, visit www.apexlearning.com or call 1.800.453.1454.
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