Presentations

  • Susan Patrick Video Advocating Online Learning (Edutopia, July 2010)
  • iNACOL Free Special Edition Webinar 5/10/10: The Federal Perspective - The New National Education Technology Plan and the New National Broadband Plan with Karen Cator, Director of the Office of Educational Technology, US Department of Education, and Steve Midgley, Deputy Director of the Office of Education Technology, US Department of Education (former Director of Education, Federal Communications Commission). Moderated by Susan Patrick, President & CEO of iNACOL.

  • CUE Live 2010 - Susan Patrick Julie Duffield discusses the state of online learning with Susan Patrick of iNACOL at CUE 2010. (March 9, 2010)

  • iNACOL Academic Continuity Call to Action Webinar (Archived from August 14, 2009)
    A discussion on Academic Continuity and a Call to Action for the Online Learning Industry with Susan Patrick, iNACOL, and the Federal Government with Jim Shelton, U.S. Department of Education, and Kumar Garg, Office of Science and Technology Policy, The White House.

  • Podcast: "ISTE Online Learning Institute: The Future of Online Learning" by Susan Patrick, July 1, 2009

  • ALEC Education Task Force: How Online Learning Can Increase Opportunities for Students by Susan Patrick

  • "The Future of Online Learning" with Susan Patrick (iNACOL) & Dr. Thomas Cook, April 9, 2009

  • Breaking Away From Tradition: E-Education Expands Opportunities for Raising Achievement, (Education Week Webinar, March 31, 2009) with Susan Patrick, CEO of iNACOL, and Bill Thomas, Ed Tech Director of SREB

  • National Center for Technology Innovation Conference Podcast by Susan Patrick

  • A National and International Perspective: The Future of Global Learning

  • Virtual School Trends and Benefits

    Presenters include:

    • Susan Patrick, President & CEO, North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL) - Opening and Moderator
    • Kristie Clements, Program Manager, Georgia Virtual School
    • Roger Hanley, Vice President, Academic Development at Insights Schools
    • Dana Koch, Director of Global Services, Virtual High School Global Consortium
    • Julie Young, President and CEO, Florida Virtual School

    Elluminate Webinar September 2007: Virtual School Trends Presentation/Archived Webinar

    Summary: Virtual schools and online learning are an increasingly common method of teaching and learning and providing accessibility options for learners and their families. On a global basis, K-12 and higher education institutions are establishing online schools and programs that aim to provide students with an effective educational experience. The panel discussion, led by Susan Patrick, President and CEO of NACOL, with virtual school administrators and teachers examines the trends and issues facing everyone in this new paradigm. Leading practitioners from virtual schools across North America provide insights and discuss their experiences on issues and impacts evidenced by their individual organizations. Issues range from student retention rates, program models, benefits, best practices and current trends.

  • Virtual Schools and 21st Century Skills
    Susan Patrick, President and CEO of the North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL)
    Douglas Levin, Senior Director of Education Policy, Cable in the Classroom
    NECC Presentation, June 2007

    Summary: If we are serious about ensuring that all students master the skills they will need for life, work, and citizenship in the 21st century, the continued expansion of virtual schooling (blended and wholly online) will be required. At the same time, while virtual schools by their very nature foster some of the skills outlined by the Partnership, the goal is to become more intentional in the approach to teaching, learning and assessing the full range of 21st century skills. Many virtual schools are already providing the 21st century learning environments that today’s students so desperately want and need to be successful in life and the workplace.