Online schooling K-12

Shelby Wagner, Kearstin Hamilton, Zach Richardson,

Bridget Pelzel, Jamie Ostendorf

History of Online Learning

oThe origin of online learning began around the time that computers became available for personal use.

oThe idea was based off of a writing Ivan Illich, a social critic, wrote in 1971 called “Deschooling Society.”

oMid 90’s was when online learning took its peak

oIn 1999, online educational tools where introduced such as blackboard and eCollege

oUsage of online learning increased 65% between 2002-2005

oBy 2003 81% of colleges had online classes.

oIn 2012, between all grades in education, two million students are taking online classes.

First Online School

oUniversity of Phoenix was the first online correspondence school in 1989

oJones International University was the first fully accredited online school founded in 1993

Currently in Online Schools

Student Trends in Online SchooloIn a 5 year study there has been an increase of over 450% for full-time online enrollment.

oFor students taking at least one online class was over 230% increase

oMaking the full-time total in 2010 about 275,000

oAnd the one class total about 2,500,000

Competencies and StandardsoInternational Standards

•UNESCO: ICT Competency Standards for Teachers

oNational Standards

•International Society for Technology in Education [ISTE]

•International Association for K–12 Online Learning (iNACOL)

•Southern Regional Education Board (SREB)

•National Education Association (NEA)

iNACOL National StandardsoThey meet the professional teaching standards

established by a state licensing agency or has academic credentials in the field in which they are teaching.

oThey have the prerequisite technology skills to teach online.

oTheir plans, designs and strategies are to encourage active learning, interaction, participation and collaboration in the online environment.

oThey provides online leadership in a manner that promotes student success through regular feedback, prompt response and clear expectations.

oThey model legal, ethical and safe behavior related to technology use.

oThe teacher has experienced online learning from the perspective of a student.

oThey understand and is responsive to students with special needs in the online classroom.

oThey demonstrate competencies in creating and implementing assessments in online learning environments in ways that assure validity and reliability of instruments and procedures.

oThey develop and deliver assessments, projects and assignments that meet standards-based learning goals and assesses learning progress by measuring student achievement of learning goals.

oThey demonstrate competencies in using data and findings from assessments and other data sources to modify instructional methods and content and to guide student learning.

oThey demonstrate frequent and effective strategies that enable both teacher and students to complete self- and per-assessments.

oThey collaborates with colleagues.

oThey arrange media and content to help students and teachers transfer knowledge most effectively in the online environment.

An online school

CurriculumoThe courses are designed to help students gain the knowledge and thinking skills they'll need for life, work, and higher education.oThe curriculum identify goals first, they have standards that have to be met. The lessons are created around the goals. There are hundreds of courses that are very flexible.oThe curriculum is feared toward special skills. They have a visual and performing arts academy. There is a sports academy, and even a science and technology academy. Julliard has an eLearning program through connections academy.oThey offer Career Technical Education courses. They would make there transition to college more successful.

TeachersoThe teachers are certified in their grade level and subject area.oThe teachers have bachelors degrees and some have masters and other advanced degrees.oThe teachers connect with their students and parents through live lessons, webmail, field trips, phone calls, and face to face meetings.

Extracurricular ActivitiesoThere are many ways for students to meet other online learning students.•They do group projects•They go on educated field trips•They join a cluboThey offer any type of club you can think of.

Future of Online Learning

Expectations

oIt has been predicted that half of all high school classes will be online by 2019.

oIt was claimed that a state could save more than $4.5 million if one percent of the students enrolled in two online courses.

oIt is believed that online learning has the power to personalize learning, as well as making sure all students have access to quality teaching.

oShortfalls in state budgets will likely lead to increased online learning from state virtual schools to the district level.

Reasoning behind Expectations

Growing commercial market for online schooling.

Low Budgets at state and local levels.

Teacher Shortages

The pressure to expand learning opportunities.

The need to improve graduation rates and lower dropout rates.

Plans

The NEA (Guide to teaching online courses) recommends that teacher licensure bodies include the ability to instruct online as part of the evaluation of those seeking to enter the teaching profession.

The Digital learning council recommend that states should provide alternative teacher certification routes, including online instruction and performance based certification.

Pros and Cons for online Learning

Cons

•Inappropriate learning medium for dependent learners.

•Technological skills required to operate

•Lack of Economical or logistical means to participate in classes

•Technology is not always 100% reliable

•Some subjects are difficult to address such as music, theater or sports

Pros•Anytime!

•Anyplace!

•Allows students to move at their own pace. Great for independent learners

•Due to anonymity, discrimination due to age, dress, physical appearance, disabilities, race and gender are largely absent

•Easier to produce experts or instructors from other institutions

Is online learning worth pursuing?

Although there is no perfect solution, Online learning my address some of the issues presented to conventional learning environments. It can be practical for soldiers abroad, families that frequently move or even support home schooling parents.

"We complain that learners want to be spoon fed, but then we won't let them hold the spoon." Jane Bozarth

Works Citedhttp://info.shiftelearning.com/blog/bid/295365/16-eLearning-Quotes-to-Inspire-You-SlideShare

http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/resources/tutorials/overview/strengthAndWeak.asp

http://www.connectionsacademy.com/arizona-online-school/home.aspx

http://www.ets.org/s/educator_licensure/ets_online_teaching_policy_final_report.pdf