PA Distance Learning Charter School utilizes a blended learning model that promotes growth for all of our students, regardless of grade level. This unique and personalized combination is referred to as “synchronous” and “asynchronous.”
But, what does synchronous vs. asynchronous actually mean?
Synchronous Learning
The synchronous learning portion of each student’s school week is also known as Live Learning Sessions (LLS). Our students attend regular Live Learning Sessions every week throughout the school year. The LLS allows students to participate with their teachers and classmates, in real-time, in a way that best suits their needs.
For more information about our LLS, click here.
Asynchronous Learning
In addition to the Live Learning Sessions with their teachers and peers, PA Distance students also have asynchronous or independent learning time. Students work on assignments and build skills using self-paced and interactive online learning programs during this time.
For more information about the educational resources that support and supplement our curriculum, click here.
About PA Distance Learning Charter School
PA Distance middle and high school students are required to engage in several hours of schoolwork within a blended learning environment that contains “synchronous” and “asynchronous” forms of education.
Elementary students (K-6) must spend 2.5-3.5 hours in live learning with their teachers and peers. Middle and high school students (7-12) are required to spend 5.5 hours per day in school. 2.5-3 hours of that is in live learning, and 2.5-3 hours is asynchronous learning.
In short, elementary students have 25 hours per week of schoolwork (15 hours of live learning classes and 10 hours of asynchronous learning). Middle and high school students have 27.5 hours of school each week (15 hours of live learning with teachers and peers and 12.5 hours of asynchronous learning).
Since 2004, PA Distance has been providing a welcoming virtual learning environment for students in grades K-12 across Pennsylvania. It is the mission of each staff member to blend proven classroom techniques with educational technologies to promote academic growth for all students.