online education. why i chose this topic… my brother…
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Online Education
Why I chose this topic…
• My brother…
Background
• Over 6.7 million students took at least one online class during their Fall 2011 semester
• More than 32% of students take at least one online course
• Dr. John Sperling: early inventor of online education
What is Online School?
Proportion of Content Delivered Online
Type of Course Typical Description
0% Traditional Course where no online technology used—content is delivered in writing or orally
1 to 29% Web Facilitated Course that uses web-based technology to facilitate what is essentially a face-to-face course. May use a course management system (CMS) or web pages to post the syllabus and assignments.
20 to 79% Blended/Hybrid Course that blends online and face-to-face delivery. Substantial proportion of the content is delivered online, typically uses online discussions, and typically has a reduced number offace-to-face meetings.
80+% Online A course where most or all of the content is delivered online. Typically have no face-to-face meetings.
http://www.onlinelearningsurvey.com/reports/changingcourse.pdf
Advantages
• student-to-student and faculty-student communication
• Benefits of online forums
• Accessible instructors
• Specialized curriculum
• No physical attendance necessary
http://blackboardsupport.calpoly.edu/content/faculty/handouts/Ben_Online.pdf
Disadvantages
• Views of online degree versus traditional schooling degree
• Lack of nonverbal communication
• Students work alone. Can lead to isolation
• Since students are on their own they may put off assignments
• Technology may fail
Cost
• Online education can be much cheaper than traditional school
• No longer paying for transportation, meal plans, room and board
• Scholarship and financial aid packages available
My Conclusion
• Whether or not online schooling is beneficial depends on the student
Work Cited
• Allen, Elaine, and Jeff Seaman. "Changing Course: Ten Years of Tracking Online Education in the United States | The Sloan Consortium." N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2013.
• "Changing Course: Ten Years of Tracking Online Education in the United States | The Sloan Consortium." Changing Course: Ten Years of Tracking Online Education in the United States | The Sloan Consortium. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2013.
• "The Disadvantages of Online Learning." Elearning Companion. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2013.
• "Education Nation: President Obama Addresses Education Nation Summit." NBC Education Nation. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2013.
• "Educational Benefits of Online Learning." N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2013.
• "Online Education vs. Traditional Education." Online Education vs. Traditional Education. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2013.