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Cons of Virtual School for Those with Special Needs - Parenting Children with Special N... - 1 views

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  • I think this is the single biggest danger. Parenting our children can be challenging.
    • Victoria Zuber
      Victoria Zuber on 22 Sep 11
       
      This is a true statement, however if you don't want your kids to be in this kind of schooling then don't give them an option.
  • If you choose virtual school, you become a key part of the education team.
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      Victoria Zuber on 22 Sep 11
       
      While parents teach their children a lot, there is a difference when it comes to school work. Some people have the ability to get through to kids and some do not.
  • the truth is that parents who are schooling their children at home (or using virtual school) will need to be very intentional about giving their child opportunities for things would occur regularly within a brick and mortar school. This not only includes social interaction, but things like physical education, and music and art opportunities.
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      Victoria Zuber on 22 Sep 11
       
      Being invlolved in extra-curricular activities is something that can benefit any student, however if online schooling is chosen I believe these things become more important for children.
  • Victoria Zuber on 20 Sep 11
     
    While it is nice to have a negative side to virtual education, this site appears to be done by a single parent which isn't going to be as a reliable source to use as others may be.
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K12 - Review of an Educational Alternative for Figure Skaters K12 Online Distance Schoo... - 3 views

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  • The quality of the K12 school curriculum is very high.
    • Victoria Zuber
      Victoria Zuber on 22 Sep 11
       
      This could be an opinion rather than a fact.
  • Students are provided with a computer, textbooks, workbooks, and supplies.
    • Victoria Zuber
      Victoria Zuber on 22 Sep 11
       
      This is something important to note, however it doesn't state what the cost would be.
  • There is no doubt that the content of the K12 program is excellent
    • Victoria Zuber
      Victoria Zuber on 22 Sep 11
       
      This is clearly an opinion not factual.
  • Victoria Zuber on 20 Sep 11
     
    This may be a reliable source if we were concentrating on why virtual schooling is good for one set group of people, figure skaters. However I don't think this is the kind of information we need for this project.
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Online High School Advantages and Disadvantages - 3 views

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  • Depending on your self-discipline and abilities, it may be possible for you to graduate earlier than you'd be able to at a traditional high school.
    • Victoria Zuber
      Victoria Zuber on 22 Sep 11
       
      For students who have self-discipline this may be beneficial for them, however for those students who don't have self-discipline they may struggle more.
  • Another reason to acquire your degree online is the distraction factor. You don't have to worry about the cliques, the parties, apathetic peers, etc. When you decide to study, your complete focus is on the bo
    • Victoria Zuber
      Victoria Zuber on 22 Sep 11
       
      I agree with this to an extent because if you school at home there are always other distractions that could affect your concentration.
  • 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.
    • Victoria Zuber
      Victoria Zuber on 22 Sep 11
       
      This goes along with having self-discipline for online schooling.
  • Victoria Zuber on 20 Sep 11
     
    This seems like a reliable source however in the resource link at the bottom it states that they aren't reliable for any links that appear on their page which leads me to believe that not everything showing up through their website is credible.
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Online Learning: The Pros And Cons Of K-12 Computer Courses - 6 views

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  • Proponents of online classes say they are a cost-effective alternative to traditional instruction that provide students more flexibility in their learning, as well as access to a greater variety of options
    • Victoria Zuber
      Victoria Zuber on 22 Sep 11
       
      Having a variety of class options would make learning more interesting for students because they would get to choose some of the classes taken.
  • In Florida, thousands of students now rely solely on computers instead of teachers for their daily virtual lessons
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      Victoria Zuber on 22 Sep 11
       
      This is a downfall because students need more face-to-face interaction so that these next generations aren't considered igenerations as well as us.
  • The analysis did find that students in online conditions performed modestly better, on average, than those learning the same material through traditional face-to-face instruction.
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      Victoria Zuber on 22 Sep 11
       
      This is interesting to note because previously it was stated that there was no factual information of whether or not these online schools were affective.
  • Victoria Zuber on 20 Sep 11
     
    This site may be useful however when looking through this site it is important to note whether something is a blog post or factual.
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Virtual Homeschooling - 3 views

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  • Virtual school students are provided with all of the materials they need to complete the program free of charge.
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      Victoria Zuber on 20 Sep 11
       
      This is interesting because on ivirtual webiste it stated that there would be extra costs to those who chose virtual education.
  • Parents are told what and how to teach, and must adhere to the approved curriculum, school schedule and state standards.
    • Victoria Zuber
      Victoria Zuber on 20 Sep 11
       
      This is important to note because not all parents have the ability to help their children with homework let alone be like a teacher to them for virtual schooling.
  • Victoria Zuber on 20 Sep 11
     
    While this is another site for enrollment it also includes disadvantages which makes this site more useful than the other enrollment websites.
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Discussing the Pros and Cons of High School Online Learning - 3 views

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  • It is literally access to knowledge, educational freedom, electronic communication, flexibility and creativity all in one learning method. Online learning provides a tool to teach students to become self-directed learners—a skill that will last them a lifetime.
    • Victoria Zuber
      Victoria Zuber on 20 Sep 11
       
      I think this is an important statement because it allows individuals who are either busy with extra curiculars and also with adults who never finished high school. I also like the statement that it teaches students to become self-directed learners.
  • Many virtual schools offer dual enrollment at the high school level allowing students to earn both high school and college credit
    • Victoria Zuber
      Victoria Zuber on 20 Sep 11
       
      This is important to note for adults who go back to earn their high school diploma along with a future in higher education.
  • The costs associated with these types of programs include not only the tuition associated with the online program but also costs for supplies, tutors, computers and other materials necessary to complete the online courses.
    • Victoria Zuber
      Victoria Zuber on 20 Sep 11
       
      This is important to note because even thought public schools are 100% free you may end up paying a lot more for an online education.
  • Victoria Zuber on 20 Sep 11
     
    Right away this sight isn't going to be 100% reliable by showing both sides because the sight was created by ivirtualschools.
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Is Virtual Schooling a Virtual Reality? - 3 views

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  • Victoria Zuber on 15 Sep 11
     
    virtual reality
  • Victoria Zuber on 20 Sep 11
     
    At the very top of this site it is stated that everything in this article is the author's opinions so things taken from this sight should be used more lightly than others that provide proven facts and statistics.
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ONeil_Distance_Education.pdf (application/pdf Object) - 2 views

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  • Victoria Zuber on 15 Sep 11
     
    distance in education
  • Victoria Zuber on 20 Sep 11
     
    Even though this site is from 2006 it includes many sources which leads me to believe that it is going to be a very reliable website.
  • Victoria Zuber on 22 Sep 11
     
    Beaudoin recognized that faculty would have to adjust monitoring and evaluating the work of geographically distant learners rather than transmit information in person (Beaudoin, 1990) - I can see how contacting students for a teacher would be difficult when you could have students in different states for the same class. Along with the fact that technology can be very temperamental so you can't always rely on it.
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Benefits and Drawback of Virtual Learning - 3 views

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  • Victoria Zuber on 15 Sep 11
     
    drawbacks and advantages
  • Victoria Zuber on 20 Sep 11
     
    Being from a Consulting Firm the information presented appear to be very reliable along with the fact that it includes information for both pros and cons.
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Virtual Charter Schools: Pros and Cons of the Growing Trend - Public School Review - 2 views

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  • Victoria Zuber on 15 Sep 11
     
    pros and cons
  • Victoria Zuber on 15 Sep 11
     
    I believe this site is reliable because it includes User Agreement information where it includes warranties, disclaimers, acceptance of terms, etc. that has credible information for anyone interested in virtual schooling. The site also has advantages and disadvantages listed which makes it more reliable because it isn't a biased site.
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Virtual Education - 3 views

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    slide show
  • Victoria Zuber on 20 Sep 11
     
    This slide show is presented as an opinion statement and only shows the pros of virtual education so this is not credible.
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Is a "Virtual School" the Right Choice for Your Child? - 4 views

www.wrightslaw.com/blog virtual
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  • Her child can move quickly through her strong subjects, and spend more time on her weaker areas, like math.
    • Victoria Zuber
      Victoria Zuber on 22 Sep 11
       
      This is definitly a pro for virtual schools because students are able to take more time on something they don't understand rather than only having a set amount of time a day.
  • “There has been no valid study showing that children participating in virtual or computer-based learning models are performing any better than in traditional schools.”
    • Victoria Zuber
      Victoria Zuber on 22 Sep 11
       
      Without any evidence of whether or not these virtual schools are effective makes it difficult to decide whether these are beneficial or not.
  • enrollment in online classes reached the 1 million mark last year. Some experts predict that by 2019 half of courses in Grades 9 to 12 will be delivered online.
    • Victoria Zuber
      Victoria Zuber on 22 Sep 11
       
      This is interesting to think about because I had never heard about these virtual schools until a month ago.
  • Victoria Zuber on 15 Sep 11
     
    the right choice
  • Victoria Zuber on 20 Sep 11
     
    After browsing through this sight it is evident that it isn't going to be reliable because it is simply a blog where anyone can write what their view is on virtual education.
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K12 | Online Public School, Online High School, Online Private School, Homeschooling, a... - 2 views

www.k12.com virtual
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    k-12 school enrollment
  • Victoria Zuber on 20 Sep 11
     
    Another enrollment site for virtual education.
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