Florida Virtual Schools

In a recent news article, FLVS (Florida Virtual Schools) announced that they will be partnering with a Web 2.0 solutions company ConnectYard to improve communications amongst their 1,400+ teachers and 120,000+ students.  ConnectYard will be implementing a web portal that integrates email, texting, social media networks into a learning management system.  This will allows students and teachers to communicate through their "preferred" networks.

"The most appealing benefit to us is ConnectYard's ability to connect students, teachers, parents and staff using social media without requiring them to change their behavior," said John Logan, vice president of curriculum innovation for Florida Virtual School. "Each user can choose their preferred method of communication. We think this will increase the adoption rate well beyond social media tools that force students and teachers to use a proprietary platform."

Follow the link below to learn more about this collaboration:
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/connectyard-and-florida-virtual-school-flvs-team-up-to-improve-communication-collaboration-and-retention-161769005.html