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= RAHS Note Page =

Source
1) http://distancelearn.about.com/od/virtualhighschools/a/hsprosandcons.htm 2) http://www.ehow.com/list_5744296_online-school-education-pros-cons.html 3) http://www.citytowninfo.com/education-articles/online-colleges/online-high-schools 4) www.kb.com.au/downloads/**online**-**learning.pdf**

Summary/Direct Quote
1) Some subjects (such as writing and math) may be hard to master without a teacher present. If your online school is not accredited, your transcripts probably won’t be accepted by businesses and universities. 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. 2) You also may realize that learning on your own is not the best option if you need guidance from a professional teacher. You will need to learn how to manage your time and motivate yourself to finish work by the deadlines given 3) Learning disabled students may miss extra services and accommodations in testing or homework areas 4)The learner loses motivation and interest due to the unresponsiveness of other learners in discussion, for example, and a lack of facilitator/teacher interaction and feedback.

Connected Topics/Uses
1) not as effective w/o a teacher 2) same 3) no extra facilities for those with disabilities 4) When someone isn't engaged in what they are doing, they become distracted and don't focus on learning the topic, and because there isn't a teacher there face-to-face, they can't motivate the student to do well and learn in an effective manner.