ONLINE LEARNING

Elyse Whitt August 15, 2011 EDTC 601

What is Online Learning

All forms of electronically supported learning and teaching

This includes web-based learning, computer-based learning, virtual education opportunities and digital collaboration

In 2006 3.5 million students were participating in online learning

Online learning is utilized by public K-12 schools and universities in the United States

History of Virtual Learning

1953 University of Houston offers the first televised college credit classes

13-15 hours a week

Mid-1960’s 1/3 of the station’s programming devoted to education

1956 The first adaptive teaching system was put into commercial production

1956-1958 A physics professor at U. C. Berkeley produced 163 high school physics lessons that were broadcast into public schools

History Continued

University of Chicago produces Sunrise Semester, a series of courses delivered via broadcast television

1960 Programmed Logic for Automated Teaching Operations system was developed at the University of Illinois PLATO delivers managed course content over the

internet

1963 The first computer for instruction is installed at Orange Coast College

History

1964 The first authoring system for developing lessons and courses on a computer system is produced

1968 an IBM 1500 system was installed at the University of Alberta

With 12 years of operation 20,000 people had used the system

The start of the Internet

1969 The US Department of Defense commissions ARPANET

The start of the internet as we know it

The first Associate Committee on Instructional Technology is formed at the National Research Council of Canada

First Online Classes

1993 William Graziadei began an online computer –delivered lecture including tutorials and assessment projects using email

1997 Graziadei published an article describing a process of evaluating products and developing an overall strategy for technology-based courses

Online Learning in the US

In 2006 38 states have established sate-led online learning programs 25 states have state-led

online learning programs 18 states are home to a

total of 147 virtual charter schools

In 2006 Michigan became the first state to require students to take an online course for graduation

Compare Online Vs. Traditional

Content of courses

Assignments that are required

Same academic quality

Student and teacher interactions

Contrast Online Vs. Traditional Online Traditional

Allows learning in distant or disadvantaged locations

Specializes in learning differences between students

Flexibility in schedule

Interactive classroom setting that promotes the open exchange of ideas

Different form of structure some students seek

Easy access to school library and other resources

Types of Online Programs

Programs vary by grade level, type of students served and length

Majority of programs use highly qualified teachers, learning management software and digital course content

Full time cyber school students take state assessments

Programs are helping teachers reach students who were not successful in traditional schools

Benefits of K12 Online Learning

Students can log into courses anywhere there is an internet connection

Student can maintain their own pacing and progress

Students have larger selection of courses

Students have flexibility for students to create their own schedules

Students have a more individualized instruction

Students have more choices of schools

Disadvantages of K12 Online Learning Parent involvement is

higher

Parents need to play many roles for their student

Guidance counselor

Advocate

Leader

More individualized online programs may cost tuition

Lack of social environment

Lack of school clubs and sports

Local Online K12 Schools

Denver Online High School

http://online.dpsk12.org

Academy Online High School

http://www.d20onlineschool.org

Connections Academy

http://www.connectionsacademy.com

Colorado Virtual Academy

http://www.covcs.org

Falcon Virtual Academy

www.d49.org/school/fva

Provost Academy Colorado

http://co.provostacademy.com

References

Dan Lips. (January 12, 2010). How Online Learning Is Revolutionizing K-12 Education and Benefiting Students. In The Heritage Foundation . Retrieved August 19 2011, from http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2010/01/how-online-learning-is-revolutionizing-k12-education-and-benefiting-students .

N. A.. (July 27, 2011). Online Programs. In The Colorado Department of Education. Retrieved August 19, 2011, from http://www.cde.state.co.us/onlinelearning/schools.htm#Academy20.

N. A.. (August 12, 2011). Web 2,0. In Wikipedia. Retrieved August 16, 2011, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_2.0 .

N. A.. (N. D. ). K12 Education Articles. In Directory of Schools. Retrieved August 16, 2011, from http://www.directoryofschools.com/Education-Articles/K12-Education/K12-Education-Online-Learning.htm.

N. A.. (2006). 10 Advantages to Taking Online Classes. In Online Education Database. Retrieved August 19 2011, from http://oedb.org/library/distance-vs-local/10-advantages-to-taking-online-classes .