K-12 Online Education

K-12 Online education

This article “Growth of online education continues to outpace regulation” represents the discussion in my Principles of Distance Learning online class in Module 1 concerning the evolution of online education. In this article, the authors discuss the pros and cons and the growth of online K-12 education. The author discusses how some states do not provide a check and balance systems for online education.. In addition, distance education needs have more trained online instructors, (p. 2, Wyatt and Moreno, 2011).

Although online education is the wave of the future, it is not regularly used for professional training and attaining advanced degrees. Now, more and more k-12 students are attending at least one online class. Some of the schools require students to take courses online.

I think that the authors are correct in their conclusion that online education is going to part of the future of education, at least in a hybrid format. Most students will be required to attend a physical classroom and take an online course. Technology and training do need to catch up with online education, in addition to online regulation, but online education is part of the future.

Reference:

Wyatt, K., & Moreno, I., (December, 2011). Growth of online education continues to

       outpace regulation. SmartBrief on EdTech: the future of k12 instruction. Retrieved

       online at  ABCNew.com.

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