Sunday, May 27, 2007

A Synthesis of New Research on K–12 Online Learning

A Synthesis of New Research on K–12 Online Learning (November 2005)
Rosina Smith, Ph.D., Alberta Online Consortium, Tom Clark, Ph.D.,TA Consulting and Robert L. Blomeyer, Ph.D., Learning Point Associates. Source: http://www.ncrel.org/tech/synthesis/index.html. Accessed May 27, 2007.

Here's an interesting article to read, "Online learning is an emerging but rapidly growing phenomenon in K–12 education. Although practitioners believe that online education is effective in reaching and serving a wide range of students, little empirical research has been performed to determine its effectiveness in elementary and secondary settings. Questions remain about the educational needs best addressed through online learning as well as its impact on school improvement and learner outcomes. Programs of research informed by early lessons learned are needed to inform the future development of online learning. "

What do you think?

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