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Class.com, Inc., the leader in e-learning solutions, has announced the release of a new white paper entitled “Online Learning: A Real World Perspective.” The paper details the results of research into trends in e-learning and the effectiveness of high-quality Web-based content when paired with one-to-one instruction delivered by local teachers.

Results presented in the white paper represent data collected by Class.com’s Research Information Center through July 30, 2003, with a sample size of 1,235 students drawn from Class.com’s nationwide network of partner e-learning programs. The white paper details the results of Class.com’s past and ongoing research into student outcomes, usage models, and student and teacher survey feedback.

“Quality research is vital to improving student achievement. We probably have more experience—and more successful experience—than just about anyone else in this arena,” said Class.com CEO Katharine Endacott. “We’ve learned many, many lessons along the way, and our research helps us to incorporate those lessons into our instructional design processes and professional development programs.”

Highlights of the report include the following:

· Student Demographics (88% of students considered regular or at-risk)
· Student Outcomes (75% of students successfully complete their courses)
· Student Feedback (94% would recommend online courses to at least some friends)

To download “Online Learning: A Real-World Perspective,” please visit http://www.class.com/content/4/real_world.pdf.

About Class.com, Inc.

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, Class.com, Inc. is a privately held company distributing Internet-based secondary school courses throughout the United States.

Class.com provides local school districts with complete e-learning solutions: Internet-based courses, training, software hosting, and consulting services. Through these partnerships, Class helps innovative educators create new learning opportunities in local communities.