A current dilemma in education is how to judge what is appropriate work from students at various levels of the post secondary education environment. In a recent research study (ACT, 2007), the ACT organization summarizes their view of high school graduates and the ability of these students to succeed in college. In general, ACT pins the definition of quality curriculum at high school level to two items. First, high school curricula are evaluated as they prepare students to go into the workforce. Second, high school curricula are evaluated as they prepare students to succeed in college. College level work, then, becomes a benchmark against which high school curricula is measured.
"There is SUCH a wide void between "College Level" high school courses and actual college courses."
The first thing to understand when deciding whether online learning is for you or not is: Not all online programs are the same. There are multiple levels of use of the internet as well as a wide variety of teacher/ student responsibilities. The 3 main types of online learning courses are:
1) Face to face classes that use internet resources
2) Blended courses
3) completely online courses
"I like the ability of having easier access and relationship with students through emails. Great way to buil;d a relationship."
