Online Learning
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ONLINE LEARNING
Elyse WhittAugust 15, 2011EDTC 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. TraditionalOnline 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.connecti
onsacademy.com
Colorado Virtual Academy http://
www.covcs.org
Falcon Virtual Academy www.d49.org/school
/fva
Provost Academy Colorado http://co.provostaca
demy.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 .