Social+Effects+or+Development+Char

= RAHS Note Page =

Source
1) http://web.ebscohost.com/src/detail?vid=5&hid=109&sid=946a356c-f4ae-4401-9fb3-f25660a91dcb%40sessionmgr104&bdata=JnNpdGU9c3JjLWxpdmU%3d#db=ulh&AN=37332789#db=ulh&AN=37332789 2) http://www.iseek.org/education/onlinefaqs.html 3) http://distancelearn.about.com/od/virtualhighschools/a/hsprosandcons.htm 4) http://colleges.collegetoolkit.com/guides/onlinedegree/advantages_and_disadvantages_of_taking_clases_online.aspx

Summary/Direct Quote
1) "Children need other children to learn. There is more that goes with school, such as play, gym and interacting with schoolmates. It sounds cool not to have to be in a classroom, but you had better have self-discipline, motivation, and great time-management skills. Schoolwork will start to pile up if you take a break. Before you know it, what should have taken a week now takes a month. There is no teacher calling home to get you back on track. It's all up to you!" Erthel Mitchell (retired principle from New York) 2) As an online student, it is important that you have the self-discipline and self-motivation to work on a flexible schedule and not get behind. Persistence and willingness to work collaboratively in an online environment are also requirements. (mn depar. of edu.) 3)Most online programs don’t have the fun elements of traditional high schools such as prom, senior day, graduation, weird hair day, etc, Some students become isolated or anti-social 4) Online classes require self-discipline. You must be able to sit down and do the work without being instructed to do so. If you find it hard to concentrate outside the classroom, online classes may not be the best choice for you. Worst of all, students with procrastination problems will have an even harder time obtaining an online degree.

Connected Topics/Uses
1) don't develop as well socially w/ online classes 2) need to be disciplined in order to succeed 3) no "rites of passage" 4) can't focus