What Does the Future Hold for Online Education?
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Guide to Online Education
Our comprehensive guide addresses what online education entails, what online learning options exist, how to select the best online education for your needs, and much more.
In designing the "Guide to Online Education," we worked closely with online students, graduates, professors, and online learning experts to collect practical information to help you succeed in online learning.
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Online Learning and K-12 Education
What Does the Future Hold for Online Education?
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The education reform law, No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB), enacted in 2002 by the United States federal government, is a landmark initiative to help equalize the education of children in kindergarten through the 12th grade. NCLB makes far-reaching changes to the American K-12 education system by tying federal funding to accountability. It is a very complex system of checks and balances to assure that all children receive a quality education at a school of their parents’ choice. Each state must prove that they are improving the performance of every child, including those from low-income families, students learning English, and those who are disabled.
One of the differentiating issues is the testing of children across the nation on specific criteria, such as all students must read on grade-level by the third grade. Since the inception of NCLB, a tremendous amount of discussion, debate, and effort has been spent trying to make it all work. For parents and educational professionals interested in making sure K-12 students receive a quality education regardless of where they live, the Internet can hold the key.
There is great potential for information-sharing and collaboration via the Internet between school districts, among teachers, for providers of educational materials, as well as among students.
The beauty of online education is that learning can occur anywhere, allowing all students equal access to the best educational experience possible. Standardized lesson plans can be shared on the Internet across any barrier; time and location are no longer a problem.
The Internet is an extremely cost-effective way for teachers to collaborate with parents and students, ensuring and maintaining that vital connection between school and home. Teachers can also pursue continuing education online to improve their teaching skills and attend “webinars” (web seminars), also providing necessary interaction with professional peers, without having to travel or waste valuable time from school. For instructors and teaching professionals, many colleges and universities offer flexible online degree programs providing the opportunity for skill development and instruction specialization with having to commute or take time from work. Teachers can also benefit from the many websites which provide resources for K-12 students, many of which are free.
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