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Online Learning

Elyse Whitt August 15, 2011 EDTC 601. Online Learning. What is Online Learning. All forms of electronically supported learning and teaching This includes web-based learning, computer-based learning, virtual education opportunities and digital collaboration

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Online Learning

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  1. Elyse Whitt August 15, 2011 EDTC 601 Online Learning

  2. What is Online Learning • All forms of electronically supported learning and teaching • This includes web-based learning, computer-based learning, virtual education opportunities and digital collaboration • In 2006 3.5 million students were participating in online learning • Online learning is utilized by public K-12 schools and universities in the United States

  3. History of Virtual Learning • 1953 University of Houston offers the first televised college credit classes • 13-15 hours a week • Mid-1960’s 1/3 of the station’s programming devoted to education • 1956 The first adaptive teaching system was put into commercial production • 1956-1958 A physics professor at U. C. Berkeley produced 163 high school physics lessons that were broadcast into public schools

  4. History Continued • University of Chicago produces Sunrise Semester, a series of courses delivered via broadcast television • 1960 Programmed Logic for Automated Teaching Operations system was developed at the University of Illinois • PLATO delivers managed course content over the internet • 1963 The first computer for instruction is installed at Orange Coast College

  5. History • 1964 The first authoring system for developing lessons and courses on a computer system is produced • 1968 an IBM 1500 system was installed at the University of Alberta • With 12 years of operation 20,000 people had used the system

  6. The start of the Internet • 1969 The US Department of Defense commissions ARPANET • The start of the internet as we know it • The first Associate Committee on Instructional Technology is formed at the National Research Council of Canada

  7. First Online Classes • 1993 William Graziadei began an online computer –delivered lecture including tutorials and assessment projects using email • 1997 Graziadei published an article describing a process of evaluating products and developing an overall strategy for technology-based courses

  8. Online Learning in the US • In 2006 38 states have established sate-led online learning programs • 25 states have state-led online learning programs • 18 states are home to a total of 147 virtual charter schools • In 2006 Michigan became the first state to require students to take an online course for graduation

  9. Compare Online Vs. Traditional • Content of courses • Assignments that are required • Same academic quality • Student and teacher interactions

  10. Contrast Online Vs. Traditional Online Traditional • Allows learning in distant or disadvantaged locations • Specializes in learning differences between students • Flexibility in schedule • Interactive classroom setting that promotes the open exchange of ideas • Different form of structure some students seek • Easy access to school library and other resources

  11. Types of Online Programs • Programs vary by grade level, type of students served and length • Majority of programs use highly qualified teachers, learning management software and digital course content • Full time cyber school students take state assessments • Programs are helping teachers reach students who were not successful in traditional schools

  12. Benefits of K12 Online Learning • Students can log into courses anywhere there is an internet connection • Student can maintain their own pacing and progress • Students have larger selection of courses • Students have flexibility for students to create their own schedules • Students have a more individualized instruction • Students have more choices of schools

  13. Disadvantages of K12 Online Learning • Parent involvement is higher • Parents need to play many roles for their student • Guidance counselor • Advocate • Leader • More individualized online programs may cost tuition • Lack of social environment • Lack of school clubs and sports

  14. Local Online K12 Schools • Denver Online High School • http://online.dpsk12.org • Academy Online High School • http://www.d20onlineschool.org • Connections Academy • http://www.connectionsacademy.com • Colorado Virtual Academy • http://www.covcs.org • Falcon Virtual Academy • www.d49.org/school/fva • Provost Academy Colorado • http://co.provostacademy.com

  15. References • Dan Lips. (January 12, 2010). How Online Learning Is Revolutionizing K-12 Education and Benefiting Students. In The Heritage Foundation . Retrieved August 19 2011, from http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2010/01/how-online-learning-is-revolutionizing-k12-education-and-benefiting-students . • N. A.. (July 27, 2011). Online Programs. In The Colorado Department of Education. Retrieved August 19, 2011, from http://www.cde.state.co.us/onlinelearning/schools.htm#Academy20. • N. A.. (August 12, 2011). Web 2,0. In Wikipedia. Retrieved August 16, 2011, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_2.0 . • N. A.. (N. D. ). K12 Education Articles. In Directory of Schools. Retrieved August 16, 2011, from http://www.directoryofschools.com/Education-Articles/K12-Education/K12-Education-Online-Learning.htm. • N. A.. (2006). 10 Advantages to Taking Online Classes. In Online Education Database. Retrieved August 19 2011, from http://oedb.org/library/distance-vs-local/10-advantages-to-taking-online-classes .

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