Welcome to GCA Unmuted, the podcast where we share the stories and strategies that show how Georgia Cyber Academy makes online learning work.
New Episode!
![Building Student Community with Michelle Gilyard: Clubs and Competitions in a Virtual School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776455914/gcak12com/ilb8wdcuqz1oszyea2io/ClubsUnmuted.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776455914/gcak12com/ilb8wdcuqz1oszyea2io/ClubsUnmuted.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1776455914/gcak12com/ilb8wdcuqz1oszyea2io/ClubsUnmuted.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1776455914/gcak12com/ilb8wdcuqz1oszyea2io/ClubsUnmuted.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1776455914/gcak12com/ilb8wdcuqz1oszyea2io/ClubsUnmuted.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1776455914/gcak12com/ilb8wdcuqz1oszyea2io/ClubsUnmuted.png","width":2200}])
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School is about more than academics. It’s also about connection, belonging, and opportunities to grow outside the classroom.
![Building Trust with Families with Shannon Ready: Partnering with Parents in a Virtual School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776455701/gcak12com/ogkrpg9grksf4v6ixrmi/FamilyEngagementUnmuted.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776455701/gcak12com/ogkrpg9grksf4v6ixrmi/FamilyEngagementUnmuted.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1776455701/gcak12com/ogkrpg9grksf4v6ixrmi/FamilyEngagementUnmuted.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1776455701/gcak12com/ogkrpg9grksf4v6ixrmi/FamilyEngagementUnmuted.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1776455701/gcak12com/ogkrpg9grksf4v6ixrmi/FamilyEngagementUnmuted.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1776455701/gcak12com/ogkrpg9grksf4v6ixrmi/FamilyEngagementUnmuted.png","width":2200}])
- Unmuted
Strong family partnerships are essential in any school. In a virtual environment, they are foundational. Clear communication, trust, and consistent support help families feel confident and connected, which directly impacts student success.
![Preparing Students for the Real World with Tricia McCoy and Erica Butts: Work-Based Learning in a Virtual School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776455569/gcak12com/rxqbagmpba9ra4w7c88e/workbasedunmuted.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776455569/gcak12com/rxqbagmpba9ra4w7c88e/workbasedunmuted.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1776455569/gcak12com/rxqbagmpba9ra4w7c88e/workbasedunmuted.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1776455569/gcak12com/rxqbagmpba9ra4w7c88e/workbasedunmuted.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1776455569/gcak12com/rxqbagmpba9ra4w7c88e/workbasedunmuted.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1776455569/gcak12com/rxqbagmpba9ra4w7c88e/workbasedunmuted.png","width":2200}])
- Unmuted
Connecting learning to real-world experience helps students build confidence, develop practical skills, and clarify their future paths. Work-based learning creates opportunities for students to apply what they learn in the classroom to real jobs and responsibilities while still in school.
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