It is clear that these opportunities are very limited, but at least the online teaching exists in some states. When reading the mission statement for these online programs changing children’s lives through virtual learning is the number one goal. The curriculums recommend the online programs are accessible to engage exceptional learning, high equality education, an individualized approach to learning, an active and supportive community, and passionate, state-certified, high-qualified staff of educators. These online programs push to motivate students toward learning an education through a level of personal potential and success.
The online virtual school programs teach students at their own constructive pace. It allows students the opportunity to learn in a safe home oriented environment. The lessons are clearly at your fingertips and available at all times. The student is able to communicate frequently on a one on one basis with teachers through virtual technology and via email. Online learning may also be a guide to build individual confidence and self-awareness by allowing students to not be easily distracted by a regular school environment. Students may be able to focus better and not influenced by peer pressure and can work at their own learning pace.
This research has enlightened my thought of online virtual learning as a more statewide opportunity. If virtual online learning will benefit for some students it should be offered everywhere because opportunity to gain knowledge is the key to educate success.
Question:
IF MOST ONLINE VIRTUAL SCHOOLING IS GOVERNMENT FUNDED WHY IS THIS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY NOT AVAILABLE IN EVERY STATE?
The Government is usually a couples years behind what other people in the non government is doing. So I believe they do not see the need for online learning at this time. Also there has to be groups in the individual states who want this new experience for its citizens and someone to take the lead to start the ball rolling. Remember online learning is still new to many people.
ReplyDeleteI was glad to see that there are programs to address social interaction. I think on line is okay for some middle school students and high school students but there still needs to be time spent in some type of classroom setting.
Would you check your list again and see if it is complete and if PA is on it?
ReplyDeleteI read somewhere that the growing population of students learning online has to do with the spread of the H1N1 virus. It seems to me that parents appreciate the idea of online education for their children in order to keep them focused on learning and out of large classrooms. In that case it was to protect them from the spread of the disease. I believe online learning is an effective way to learn, but should be focused more on the "blended" approach allowing students to still meet face-to-face and not entirely online. Students will miss out on the social setting of classroom if they decide to hold class entirely online.
ReplyDeleteI agree that students should have a choice, but that both opportunities be available. Individuals learn in different ways, and have different circumstances and needs. I think online learning has benefits, but I also believe that the classroom setting plays an important role for developmental factors for students as well.
ReplyDeleteBridget! Fascinating info you brought up! I guess online learning does help to some degree the spread of germs and disease haha though my worry is that soon kids will each live in their own little bubble ;)
ReplyDeleteJune- Good eye with the list! PA should be on there, I know for one there's the local 21st Century Cyber Charter School :)
When the list is adjusted please let me know so that I can also update out class weblog because I think the list is a key thing to add. Also I look forward to your summary to add to our blog! :)
There's some great info that you found. I'm curious, what are the residency requirements to go to these online schools? Do they require you to simply be a resident of the state, or does it have to be that county, etc?
I'm not totally sure why online virtual schooling is not available in every state. I would speculate that not every state believes it to be an important option. Each state has different educational requirements that vary in many ways. I would like to think that it will soon catch on and be offered in every state though because I see online/virtual classes serving different purposes depending on the individual. If there is a student, say for example, that does not have a visual art program at his/her school but wishes to take one, the option to enroll in an online course should absolutely be there.
ReplyDeleteNot every state have got online schools and it is important to check the accreditation also.
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