Virtual Schools
Furger, Roberta, et al. " Online Education Is a New Way of Learning-- and Teaching." Edutopia (2005): 1. Web. 4 Oct. 2010.
- Summarize- This article is about the pros and cons of online education. Kelly Meyers had a hard transition from being a traditional educator to becoming a virtual educator. She found that it was beneficial for students to take online classes. However, it makes her job a lot more complicated. She is constantly recieving e-mails and phone calls. Kelly does not get any breaks from teaching in her day. It started to slowly take over her life. She decided that she needed to set boundaries for her students. Online education is designed for students that have busy schedules but still are able to make time for school. Even though online education is usually very beneficial, it has created almost too much flexibility for certain students and teachers to handle. This article was written to emphasize the process that the students and teachers face with online learning. Also, it was written as a guide to help people make the right decisions when thinking about online education.
- Asses- Roberta Furger does not have a single expertise. However, it seems to me that her concentration with writing articles is education. Furger's information in her article is indeed accurate. It was also published in the April 2005: Mr. Miller Goes to War issue of Edutopia magazine. The information is about five years old. Obviously, technology is always advancing. However, the same pros and cons are still active with online learning today. I would have to say that this article is up to date for this topic.
- Reflect- My impression on this topic is that both the student and the teacher must have the right mind set for online education. A student must be self motivated and responsible in order to succeed online. Also, they must learn how to teach themselves the information. The teacher must to be willing to help their students at all times. If students and teachers are willing and motivated I believe that online learning is an excellent idea for education. It creates a wide range of flexibility for both students and teachers.
Wood, Christina, dir. Ken Ellis. Video. The Virtual Classroom: Online Learning, 2005. Web. 4 Oct. 2010.
- Summarize- The resouce is about a virtual classroom. The video takes the viewer through the different aspects of online learning. Ken Ellis has written, produced, and directed this video. This video is explaining how the internet is creating a whole new world and way of learning. Virtual learning is providing a new direction to some students. This video explains both the advantages and disadvantages to online learning. Some teachers believe that virtual learning creates more personal relationships. Virtual schools enables students to have access to lessons and homework 24/7. This allows the students to work around their busy schedules. There are some disadvantages to virtual learning as well. It does not involve the students socially. One of the biggest problems with online learning is discipline. No one is there push you to do your work. The student must be responsible and self motivated in order to succeed with virtual learning. This video was recorded to show other students and teachers the positives and the negatives of the virtual classroom.
- Asses- Although Director Ken Ellis does not have one expertise, he does in fact have a lot of videos on virtual education. This information is accuracte according to The George Lucas Educational Foundation. It was directed in 2005. The information that I have viewed is up to date for this topic. The only thing that has changed is that the virtual classrooms have been around for an additional five years. They are becoming increasingly more and more popular.
- Reflect- My first impression on virtual classrooms was that they were definitely interesting. I think that the end result could be good or bad. Students do not have a chance to grow socially. They are simply stuck hiding behind a computer and are not forced to do any work. On the other hand, if a student has a very busy schedule I could see this virtual classroom working out. I do believe that virtual learning is a very good idea for basic courses. However, some students and teachers simply can just not handle the pressures that come with online learning. There needs to be some level of self motivation and responsibility.
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