Since April 2009, U-COM has been working with schools like West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School and Hope Charter School to implement the Distance Learning Program. We have connected with schools in China and Ireland and have successfully conducted overseas teaching sessions. U-COM recommends a textbook and an outlined curriculum to follow for these programs.

Distance Learning virtually breaks down the school walls. Through this program, teachers and students who are oceans apart unite to move into the future of education. Real-time teaching sessions allow students and teachers in both countries to not only learn from each other, but also interact and gain life-long knowledge.

Distance Learning enables teachers to collaborate and form hybrid, three-dimensional curriculum that are taught using the strongest tools from the teaching styles of both countries.

The Distance Learning program encourages pen pals, student-to-student, and teacher-to-teacher communication. Having a pen pal engages all parties and all aspects of education. Friendships promote cultural understanding, and writing, reading, and listening enforces academic understanding. Also factor in the excitement of receiving and sending letters from across the world, which is an opportunity not many are afforded.

Through the Pen Pal system, exchange programs are born. Using newly acquired skills, students and teachers are offered the chance to travel to amazing destinations and have once-in-a-lifetime experiences. This program opens doors to great opportunities.

U-COM is currently working to expand the program to other schools to offer a variety of classes domestically and internationally. Contact U-COM if you would like to learn more.