Technology Article #5 (Module 3)

The article "Virtual High Schools: The High Schools of the Future?" discussed the advantages that distance education can bring to students. One key point of distance education is that it gives all students an equal opportunity to content curriculum and to people with many perspectives. Living in a small, rural community, I can see how this could be a major advantage for our students to have this type of learning available to them. I like the fact that students can move at their own pace. If they are understanding the material and want to proceed, they are not held back by other students who don't understand. Also, if they need to repeat a course, they can do so without being embarrassed. The article mentions the possibilities this type of learning has for dropouts and students who have been expelled.

Kids seem to feel very comfortable with this type of learning. It's a way of life for them. Many of them have been on a computer since they were 5 years old or younger. My three year old loves to play matching games and other fun things on my computer. It's hard for me to imagine what type of technology will be available for her when she is in high school!