Virtual schooling is not a new word or concept for me. Working in a K-12 school district has afforded me the opportunity to understand and gain knowledge of virtual schooling. I always felt that this was a great avenue for my school district to research. Unfortunately to date the district has still not looked into the possibilities.
With all that being said I understand the legislation in Michigan and the requirements that are now in place for online schooling. I also know that many school districts are not ready for such a big undertaking. Some of the myths that I read in the article surprised me. I never really imagined that people had so many misconceptions of the process. The one myth that I was especially surprised to see was number ten. Which states online courses are a burden to school systems and teachers. They are like adding on more responsibility. I feel that online courses would serve as a way of freedom for teachers. Just like the article states, it gives teachers the ability to design and deliver a course that will fit the students' learning patterns and interests.
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This is a discussion about different avenues for classroom instruction. We will also discuss ways to enhance the learning environment for the students.
3 comments:
Hey Ms. Brown (Nicole!),
I think No.10 is odd too. But when I initially read it, I remembered that all change becomes hard to accept for some, especially teachers. Keeping up in the profession can be very difficult, and now virtual schooling comes along. At any rate, I would like to try and teach such a course and really decide for myself if I like teaching in the virtual school.
Brad.
I agree, many school districts are not ready for such a big undertaking. However, if they neglect this opportunity, students will take advantage of districts that will.
-SKW-
Wow! Great comments by all of you!
Nicole it's good to know that there are people like you who are ready to take on this form of education. I am not sure how much freedom is involved for teachers, but I do know that some things we must experience before casting it down. Before learning about virtual schools and participating in on-line courses myself, I was biased. However, I am more open to virtual learning than I was previously. As a matter of fact, with the way technology is being thrust upon us I don't feel like I have a choice. As Shawn stated kids will go where the advantages are if many of aren't on board.
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