Monday, October 31, 2011

Message Board Topic: E-Learning

Some high schools have gone to an "e-learning" format, meaning they offer classes online as opposed to face-to-face (traditional school). Sometimes these schools use "synchronous" methods like a live, real-time chat room. Sometimes these schools use "ascychronous" methods like Discussion Boards, Posts to a Forum, and/or turning in assignments.

What benefits do you see of this kind of system? What challenges?

K12 http://www.k12.com/ uses an online method of schooling. Do you think you would enjoy attending a virtual school? Why or why not?
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19 comments:

  1. Fabulous Lex LuthorNovember 1, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    This can prove very helpful for people who can not leave their homes or don't have the time to go to classes, though I would prefer face-to-face classes.

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  2. NordicHockey22November 1, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    I like this idea of having an idea of having online classes the only challenge is people cheating and stuff

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  3. DreamingNovember 1, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    I guess the benefits would be that you could stay more focused considering your friends won't be around you all the time. The challenges would be to probably not get off track & going on other websites that won't even have anything to do with school. I wouldn't like it, because it seems boring.

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  4. Caitlin HillNovember 1, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    I think I would like learning like this, but I think it would be harder. I would rather learn with a teacher in a class room because I wouldnt get distracted as easy, and it waould be alot easier to learn.

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  5. Mark OliverNovember 1, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I think it is just another way for the US to be lazy! the reason we have these schools is cause people would just be able to ditch it more easily!

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  6. dannyNovember 1, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    i see a lot in them but some or most kids would blow them off so thats why you could choose to take one but i would enjoy the online classes but i would have trouble if i didnt understand the material

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  7. caitlin kralNovember 1, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    i think this would be easier for people who have social or personal issues so this e-learning would be really helpful.

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  8. BlakeNovember 1, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    This does have some benefits, but i believe that this is a way to accept social awkwardness. people need some face-to-face class time

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  9. kelli georgeNovember 1, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Im a little on the fence about this because on one hand its just the world moving forward in life. but on the other hand i feel like you wouldnt get the full experiance or learning that you would in real school. And people would get fat!

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  10. MonaLisaFrownsNovember 1, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I think this could work for people who can't make it to the classes for whatever reason. But sometimes face to face is better so you ca n understand things better.

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  11. MarissaNovember 1, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    I think kids might learn beter this way or be able to focus more.

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  12. ambrooNovember 1, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    i think this would suck because most kids would end up not taking the online classes. if we have truency problems alot now imangine what would happen if we were at home and had to do school work on a daily basis.. i dont think this would happen.

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  13. pyeeeeeeNovember 1, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    computers give a lot of info and you can do all sorts of stuff on pc's. theyre a lot of fun in my opinion. and i like working with tech. but other than that hands on work is also just as important if not more than technology.

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  14. ChrisNovember 1, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Benefits not leaving home, challenges staying on task and being focused

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  15. M.S MarkNovember 1, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    This method almost completely eliminates social learning. Learning in highschool about social action and reation is equally as important to classes. It would be a lot harder to work in a group this way wouldn't it?

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  16. alyson maticicNovember 2, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    this could beneifit students who are bullied, or cant work welll with others. the only challenge you would have is if you didnt have self motivation.

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  17. DeepillusionsNovember 2, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    I think it could be cool but it could be a problem for some students and it does seem kinda boring.

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  18. MikaylaNovember 3, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    This online learning could benefit sick or homebound kids alot but, the online takes out the human factors. Like understanding each others personalities and getting to know your teachers besides on a forum or a chat room. Kids wouldn't be able to interact with others their age, which isn't a healthy environment for younger children and middle school kids, that need to interact with their peers in person, not just on a computer.

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  19. Christopher ConterezNovember 4, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    I think online learning would be great for kids like me who dont like school dont get along with others and rather would be at home

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