A Comprehensive Look at Distance Education in the K-12 Context

This article gives a more in depth look at online education. We look at the types of online education and we see how these types are categorized. This article breaks up online education into five categories, basically on a scale from least dependant on the internet to most dependent. Other factors come into play, such as district support and supplementary material such as books and worksheets. We also look at how NCLB supports these schools. The point of these schools is to offer an equal opportunity for any students. The point is that any person can gain access to schooling they need no matter their proximity to the actual buildings. The conclusion of the article is somewhat inconclusive. Many of these schools are a big help to students and show great improvement in their learning. Other studies show that there is no difference between schools educational ability and online education.

I am a proponent of online education, it can be a resource for students that have been removed from the general population. Students with behavioral disturbances may benefit from learning at home. Also the online courses can offer material not available at the local schools, such as AP courses or vocational training.