online+schooling+LEE

= RAHS Note Page =

Source:
O'Dwyer, Laura M; Carey, Rebecca; Kleiman, Glenn. "A Study of the Effectiveness of the Louisiana Algebra I Online Course." //Journal of Research on Technology in Education//. 01 Apr. 2007: 289. //eLibrary//. Web. 03 May. 2010.

Summary/Direct Quote

 * Louisiana Algebra 1 Online model is a viable online model for providing instruction
 * 520,000 people were enrolled online classes in the 2004-2005 school year
 * addresses shortages of qualified teachers in regions, specific subjects
 * offers opportunity to broaden variety of courses
 * Rural schools are leading the way in online course enrollment with 46%
 * 28% of students in urban school districts and 23% of students in suburban districts have enrolled in online schooling
 * pre-recorded video instruction, synchronous computer based courses delivered via the Internet, or using other technologies such as teleconferencing or CD-ROM to provide instruction to students.
 * offers a different environment than face to face learning. effective for students who struggle with face to face
 * Louisiana Algebra I Online project: kids go to school with one teacher who isn't highly qualified and are taught online by a highly qualified teacher
 * new teacher gets experience and learns
 * kids get two different teachers
 * are exposed to the

Connected Topics/Uses
Online classes are beneficial to students because they give students the opportunity to communicate easily with the teacher, students can take the class from anywhere at anytime, and they limit the number of rides to and from school.

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