After reading Chapter 12 and watching the videos concerning virtual education, I found out a lot more information about distance education. I learned that while online classes (distance education) is an option for college students, it is now also becoming a choice for student K-12th. There are many different reasons that students choice to take classes online. One being that a school may not offer certain AP courses in the school system and a student may take the classes online to receive credit. This also applies to working students and as form as alternative school for children with specific needs.
I found it interesting that the Idaho site had the option of full-time tuition free online public school for students (K-12th). The Florida site also surprised me with its involvement of "student events" such as club activities and meetings with the school counselor. Distance education claims to offer course content on demand and a one-on-one relationship with teachers. I do believe that distance education is a great advancement in they way that a students can access courses without even stepping foot in a classroom. I recommend it for students (no earlier than sixth grade). I feel as though students any younger than that, still require social interaction with their peers. After hearing that study shows that "students learn better in the online setting", I do believe that distance education will grow in demand throughout school systems in the future.
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