about us

 

The mission of SOCRATES Online is to provide expanded educational options for K–12 learners, promote the availability of online courses among consortium members, improve the scope and quality of online learning and assure a quality learning environment for students and teachers. SOCRATES Online will:

  • Support standards-aligned, fully-online courses and blended learning for Minnesota students.
  • Provide professional development and collaboration tools for online educators.
  • Integrate, support and improve the development of K-12 instruction that use virtual support tools.

Guiding Beliefs Statements

  • Integrating technology into our curriculum is essential to support and enhance learning.
  • Ongoing and evolving staff development in technology is vital.
  • There is a continued need for interaction and support from business, community and education representatives regarding applications of future technologies in our schools.
  • Technology can address each individual's unique learning needs.
  • Adapting to changing technology is a lifelong process.

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