Oh, the topic of Distance Education! On one hand, I love it. Wouldn't it be great if Middle and High School students could log onto grade appropriate classes they might find interesting without actually having to be in the room! Think of the potential for motivated students who may not attend schools that offer much in the way of AP courses, college prep work, or specialty classes like art history. This makes my mouth water.
On the other hand, classes without teacher contact in the flesh can have more pitfalls than a roller rink for the blind. Viruses, technical problems, and the potential for misdirection of inexperienced learners must be addressed, and I'm not sure that there is an acceptable safety net other than the presence of a teacher.
A great idea, overall, but it needs more time to develop. Ask me in 20 years.
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