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Online Learning in High School
Video Presentation for EDUC 7102
Walden University
Elizabeth Roberson

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Why offer online courses to high school students?
· Meet the needs of 21st Century Students
· Create Equitable Opportunities for all students (Shepard, 2008)
· Daily increase in the number of students needing and wanting to take online courses (Entrekin, 2007)
· Dropout Prevention

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Advantages
· Expand curriculum offerings for a low cost
· Small schools can offer the same courses as large schools
· Students gain valuable technology experience
· Students take control of their learning
· Communication with experts in an area or field is more readily available
Disadvantages
· Lack of personal contact
· Training time involved for teachers
· Technical issues
(Donlevy, 2003


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How can it be done?
· Train students in online learning success
· Offer labs where students can go to complete work (Adult Supervised)
· At first hybrid course formats may even be considered before offering fully online classes
(Entrekin, 2007)
· Make sure students that are recommended can prove to have:
o A good self image
o A strong work ethic
o A good sense of self-motivation
(Kachel, Henry, & Keller, 2005)

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What to offer?
· Enrichment Courses
· Remediation Courses
· Courses not currently offered at the school
· Professional Development courses for teachers
(Abell, 2002)


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Common Misconceptions
· Online Courses are not as rigorous as face to face
· Only for the students in need of remediation
· Students are totally isolated from peers
(Crammer, Crammer, Fisher, & Fink, 2008)

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Credits
¨ Video Presentation Storyboard

¨ Done for completion of degree in Educational Technology from Walden University

Abell, M. (2002). Kentucky educators first to Web with middle school and high school online learning. The Mathematics Teacher, 95(5), 396-398. Retrieved October 23, 2009, from
Research Library. (Document ID: 118325353).

Cramer, S., Cramer, S., Fisher, D., & Fink, L.. (2008). Online or Face-to-Face? Which Class to Take. Voices From the Middle, 16(2), 25-36. Retrieved October 23, 2009, from Research Library. (Document ID: 1618382801).

Debra E Kachel, Nancy L Henry, & Cynthia A Keller. (2005). Making It Real Online. Knowledge Quest, 34(1), 14-17. Retrieved October 23, 2009, from ProQuest Education Journals. (Document ID: 899713291).

Donlev, J. (2003). Teachers, technology and training: Online learning in Virtual High School. International Journal of Instructional Media, 30(2), 117-121. Retrieved October 23, 2009, from Research Library. (Document ID: 456130221).

Entrekin, F.. (2007). Online High School Courses: Preventing Dropouts and Providing a Successful Learning Experience. Distance Learning, 4(4), 41-47. Retrieved October 23, 2009, from Research Library. (Document ID: 1667401801).

Shepherd, C.. (2008). Any time, any place: online advanced placement courses for high school students. Universal Access in the Information Society, 7(4), 285-292. Retrieved October 23, 2009, from ProQuest Computing. (Document ID: 1571811691).