Firstly, what is e-school? E-school is a distance education program that uses computers and the Internet to support learning. The schools use many of the same methods as traditional schools, such as lesson planning, homework, guided reading, discussion groups, and tests, but are accessed remotely via the Internet. Many traditional schools still offer e-learning programs, meaning your child can still get the help they need to graduate. The biggest difference between e-learning and traditional learning is that your child can attend classes from anywhere with internet access, at any time of the day or night.

Unfortunately, not all traditional schools follow best practices when it comes to providing an online learning experience for their students. Some schools use outdated technology, such as Windows-based software, which is very slow and clunky. What does this mean for your child? If your child takes classes on a Windows-based system, this may mean that your child’s computer will be very slow and there will be a lot of problems when trying to complete online courses.

Luckily, there is an alternative to a slower-than-ideal Windows computer—you can use a state-of-the-art learning lab. Windows Live Learning offers a technology-enabled Windows school alternative that uses the latest technology to help your students learn with ease and the safety of a secure Windows system. Windows Learning Lab provides a secure, high-performance way to deliver online courses and tutorials for your school courses while maintaining greater flexibility for your school budget.