Natasha+Ross

=My Notes=

[|teacher support]

An emerging consensus exists in the school reform literature about what conditions contribute to student success.1-4 Conditions include high standards for academic learning and conduct, meaningful and engaging pedagogy and curriculum, professional learning communities among staff, and personalized learning environments. Schools providing such supports are more likely to have students who are engaged in and connected to school.

Professionals and parents readily understand the need for high standards and quality curriculum and pedagogy in school. Similarly, the concept of teachers working together as professionals to ensure student success is not an issue. But the urgency to provide a personalized learning environment for students - especially with schools struggling to provide textbooks to all students, hot meals, security, and janitorial services - is not as great in many quarters. While parents would prefer their children experience a caring school environment, does such an environment influence student academic performance? Research suggests it does. For students to take advantage of high expectations and more advanced curricula, they need support from the people with whom they interact in school .5,6

Experience of Support from Teachers

First, students need to feel teachers are involved with them - that adults in school know and care about them. Students also need to feel they can make important decisions for themselves, and the work they are assigned has relevance to their present or future lives. Some researchers refer to this as autonomy support.79 Finally, while youth desire respect and the opportunity to make decisions, they also need a clear sense of structure within which to make those decisions. Young people need to know what adults expect regarding conduct, that consistent and predictable consequences result from not meeting those expectations, and that the expectations are fair.

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Online education is just the way you had yearned for to undertake a systematic learning process of your choice. You can simply surpass the hurdles of attending scheduled classes in a stereotype way and make up your personal setup as per your routine to pursue a course. You can rightly get college degrees through [|online education] back at home. Where lies the problem? Everything fits into the lifestyle you want to lead by giving you the privilege to go for higher education. Actually this is not online education all. It only one side of the coin. Though online education or E-learning have made a benchmark in the field of education as well as professional world yet the acceptance of such degrees still have to undergo an acid test. There are many pitfalls in the system and a throughout recognition to the [|online degrees] the professional scenario is yet to be attained. Things you must make sure Most fall into the trap of fake degrees in the name of online education. This is a online degrees common mistake those who claim that they are providing you a genuine degree can fool you very easily. Thus it is your foremost duty to find out the authenticity of the degree being provided in the online education system from right sources. The process is not very tough and you can also check the credentials from your home through the different supporting [|links] provided in the web medium. The panel that will conduct the interview always scrutinizes online degrees of any form. The whole issue is related to the affiliation or accreditation of the course to a university or distinctive school. Now you may find that the degrees on offer are accredited to some agencies of educational institutes. And here lies the trap. After seeing the accreditation you firmly rely on the genuineness of the course and get ready to enroll and invest on it. But you don't have the slightest idea that the agency can be a fake one. Most of the times it actually happens to be so. Thus at the end of the day you land up to a fake degree that is a complete wastage of time, money and effort. You can never expect to get a proper placement with such a degree in your educational record. Unless you make yourself fully assured about the validity and legitimacy of the accreditation matter you must not opt for such an online course. You can fall into a false position and then you won't be given a second chance to retreat.

[|disadvantage reasons]

Stigma
There is a stigma attached to online colleges. Some people believe the misconception that online colleges do not give a person a "real education." Although this is not true, it is something to consider. Family, friends and potential future employers all may have an opinion about online education. Although, future employers probably will not realize that your college degree came from an online school, unless you tell them.

Cost
With a few exceptions, the tuition for online colleges is cheaper than conventional colleges. The cheaper tuition can make a college education affordable to people who could not otherwise afford a college education. One thing to consider is that student loans do not normally pay for online colleges. This is not usually much of a problem though, because most online schools offer affordable payment plans.

Time
Online education is ideal for people who have jobs, are parents, or who have other time schedule constraints. At an online school, coursework can be completed on your own schedule. Usually it can also be completed at your own speed. You can work as slow or as fast as you want to. You can complete a 4-year degree in 2 years or in 6 years. Note: Some online schools have a standard that sets minimum coursework requirements per semester.

Credit
A potential problem with online schools is that some conventional colleges do not accept credits from online colleges. If a student wishes to later transfer to a traditional college from an online college, he may not be able to do so. If there is a possibility that you will want to transfer credits from an online school to a traditional school, contact the traditional school first to determine if it will accept transfer credits from the online school.

Mentoring
The amount of student-teacher interaction varies at different online schools. With some online schools, student-teacher interaction is very limited. It is best to contact the school before registering, to find out its communication methods among students and teachers, to see if it meets your needs.

[|cons]

• Most online programs don’t have the fun elements of traditional high schools such as prom, senior day, graduation, weird hair day, etc.
 * Cons:**

• Some subjects (such as writing and math) may be hard to master without a teacher present.

• Many people find it challenging to focus on completing work when there isn’t an actual teacher there to encourage them on a daily basis.

• Some students become isolated or anti-social.

• If your online school is not accredited, your transcripts probably won’t be accepted by businesses and universities.

• Unless you find an accredited charter school, you can expect to pay hundreds or thousands of dollars on tuition, curriculum, and computer equipment.

[|disadvantages]

Disadvantages
Naturally, most online programs don't have all of the fun elements of high schools: prom, senior day, graduation, etc. If losing these aspects of traditional high school doesn't bother you, there is still another concern along the same lines-isolation. Some online students may develop anti-social feelings. Make sure your online high school has forums where other students and you can chat. If the school doesn't offer forums, see if they have any recommendations to avoid feeling cut-off from peers. Another consideration is that many people find it a challenge to focus on completing work when no an actual teacher is present to encourage them on a daily basis. Let's face it, all of us need some encouragement every now and again. However, teachers serve as more than slave drivers, they are also the ones you should go to if you have problems with your assignments. Clearly, this poses a problem for online students. Some subjects, such as English and math, may be hard to comprehend without a teacher present. Finally, be aware that online schools that are not accredited produce transcripts that probably won't be accepted by businesses and universities. In addition, unless you find an accredited charter school, you might need to pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars for tuition, curriculum and computer equipment.

[|disadvantages and warnings]

Disadvantages
> Another disadvantage of online schools is the technology involved. It just isn't available to everyone. The world is rapidly becoming more and more connected by modern technology, but some people still do not have ready access to a computer and Internet connection. And many of those who do have the required equipment are too intimidated by it to take advantage of online schools. > Learning through online schools restricts interaction between teacher and student. This is a disadvantage for those students who need the immediate feedback that such interaction provides
 * 1) Being a successful student at an online school requires self-discipline. This is a disadvantage for students who have difficulty with time management and procrastination. While being able to set your own schedule can be an advantage, it can also be a disadvantage. Some students need the structure of traditional schools.

Warning

 * 1) The availability of online schools certainly increases access to learning opportunities. Unfortunately, it also increases the number of scams related to online education. Those considering an online school should be aware of such scams and thoroughly investigate any program before making a commitment. Credentials and certifications should be available for any reputable online school. See the resources section of this article for information on how to determine if an online school is accredited by a reputable accrediting agency.

[|disadvantages of online schools] Disadvantages of Online Courses Online learning has some disadvantages, too. Some people learn better in a traditional classroom. They need the live interaction with an instructor and other students. Online classes may try to simulate classroom interaction, but they cannot duplicate it. In order to succeed at online learning, you have to have some specific skills. You have to be self-motivated, responsible for your own learning and have good time management skills. If you don't have those skills, traditional classes may be a better choice for you. One huge disadvantage of online courses, especially if you are talking about e-learning grids and virtual educational communities, is accessibility. Not everyone has ready access to a computer with an internet connection. Without that access, online learning is hard. Online education is so portable and flexible for so many people that it's easy to miss the disadvantages. If online education were the best choice for every person every time, we wouldn't need brick-and-mortar schools, would we? There are both advantages and disadvantages of online courses.

[|cons of online schools] While online courses have advantages, they also have disadvantages. One of the disadvantages with online courses is they are often more expensive than regular classes. Is it worth the cost to take the class? This is an individual question that often depends on the student taking the class. Another disadvantage of online courses is the complete lack of supervision. If a person is not motivated to finish what they start, then it is probably not a good idea to take an online course. While there may be deadlines and expectations from the online course instructor, there is no one there to remind him/her to do the assignments or to take the tests. A student who does not have Internet skills cannot expect to do well with an online course. A student taking an online course must have access to a computer. These are two requirements that need to be considered before taking an online course. A large disadvantage in taking online courses is whether they are accepted by other colleges. It is important to check out whether the course will be accepted by others? Who actually offers the course? Does a college offer this course? Another important disadvantage of taking an online course is found in students who have the tendency to procrastinate. Do you procrastinate when it comes to completing your writing assignments? Do you finish your goals? If the answer is yes, then it is probably not a wise idea for you to take an online course.

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