stephen reck - technology&education

Online Learning Here to Stay

Education Week echoes much of what we already know: online and blended learning options are here to stay. In fact, we will see a growth in popularity. This is because virtual models provide a variety of advantages including: flexible scheduling, on demand assessments, immediate feedback, and cost savings. As public schools continue to face declining financial aid, administrators and teachers need to develop creative pathways to advance student achievement. Read it all here.

Blended Learning's Surge

I recently came across a report from the Innosight Institute outlining the immense growth in popularity for blended learning models in K-12 environments. In 2000, 45,000 students participated in an online course. By 2009, that number has increased to over 3 million and it is projected that by 2019, half of all high school courses will be offered online. In my opinion, technology advancements and increasing costs are driving the online learning boom. Take a look at the report here.