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Lessons Learned on Online Learning

 

In order for Texas to realize the benefits that distance learning, including online learning, offers students and educators, an appropriate level of dedicated state funding is critical.

The following are important lessons regarding online learning:

  • Students underestimate the rigor of an online courses and the work required  
  • Online courses are currently not readily available to all students
  • Requests for online courses continue to increase
  • Online courses may not be for all students
  • Schools underestimate the planning needed to establish online programs
  • Schools need time to plan and implement virtual programs
  • Online teachers need specialized training in order to teach effectively in an online environment
  • Teaching online courses is not for all teachers
  • Online courses have unique monitoring requirements for quality and accountability  

“For far too long, access to a high quality education has been too closely tied to the student’s zip code. Online learning allows equitable access to educational opportunities to students across the entire state.”

Susan Patrick
North American Council for Online Learning


For additional information, contact:
Educational Technology Department
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
512-463-9400

edtech@tea.state.tx.us

 

Page last modified on 1/27/2012.