Most people don't know the truth about online educational institutions. Read on to find out who you thought wrong.
False Impression: Online learning is easier.
Reality: Because student participation is required, students often find online learning to be challenging. No longer can they hide in the back of the classroom. Quizzes and reviews can ensure that the student truly understands the subject matter being taught. High-quality curriculum is produced for online students to use.
False Impression: Students don't receive as much attention because online classes are larger.
Reality: Students and teachers actually have more time to interact because digital learning lacks the interruptions of traditional school schedules. Students are freer to ask questions through web chat, so they understand material better. Instead of being embarrassed by not understanding in front of a large class, students learn and comprehend on an individual level.
False Impression: The NCAA won't accept online learning credits.
Reality: Most online learning institutions are accredited and have course work that meets NCAA standards. The NCAA even grants online students that are also high school athletes eligibility as long as courses are college prep in nature.
False Impression: The military won't accept online graduates.
Reality: Online graduates are given the same ability to enlist in the U.S. armed forces as are all students of traditional classrooms.
False Impression: Online schools don't have to meet the same standards as traditional schools.
Reality: Online institutions comply with the same federal and state laws that brick-and-mortar schools do. They often even require more state oversight including curriculum approval.
The idea that an education online is any less intensive or credible than education in a traditional brick-and-mortar school is clearly false. Although the courses aren't any easier, it is the way e-learning is set up that makes it easier. Students are successful with an learning environment that gives them flexibility, great access to teachers, and the ability to work at their own pace. School districts need to realize how many benefits their are to digital learning and make that option available to students.
Cyber learning helps all kinds of different students. From advanced learners to struggling students or all-star athletes to home school students learning online is a great solution. Traditional schools just can't provide the same one on one learning experience that e-learning can. To make sure your children are successful in school, you should consider all your learning options.
False Impression: Online learning is easier.
Reality: Because student participation is required, students often find online learning to be challenging. No longer can they hide in the back of the classroom. Quizzes and reviews can ensure that the student truly understands the subject matter being taught. High-quality curriculum is produced for online students to use.
False Impression: Students don't receive as much attention because online classes are larger.
Reality: Students and teachers actually have more time to interact because digital learning lacks the interruptions of traditional school schedules. Students are freer to ask questions through web chat, so they understand material better. Instead of being embarrassed by not understanding in front of a large class, students learn and comprehend on an individual level.
False Impression: The NCAA won't accept online learning credits.
Reality: Most online learning institutions are accredited and have course work that meets NCAA standards. The NCAA even grants online students that are also high school athletes eligibility as long as courses are college prep in nature.
False Impression: The military won't accept online graduates.
Reality: Online graduates are given the same ability to enlist in the U.S. armed forces as are all students of traditional classrooms.
False Impression: Online schools don't have to meet the same standards as traditional schools.
Reality: Online institutions comply with the same federal and state laws that brick-and-mortar schools do. They often even require more state oversight including curriculum approval.
The idea that an education online is any less intensive or credible than education in a traditional brick-and-mortar school is clearly false. Although the courses aren't any easier, it is the way e-learning is set up that makes it easier. Students are successful with an learning environment that gives them flexibility, great access to teachers, and the ability to work at their own pace. School districts need to realize how many benefits their are to digital learning and make that option available to students.
Cyber learning helps all kinds of different students. From advanced learners to struggling students or all-star athletes to home school students learning online is a great solution. Traditional schools just can't provide the same one on one learning experience that e-learning can. To make sure your children are successful in school, you should consider all your learning options.
