INTERNET ONLINE COURSE MODULE
Instructional Web Activity
Ls521wmc
Iva Martin
Objectives - Students
will be able to locate information on online high schools and discuss the advantages
and
disadvantages of this venue of education.
Introduction - Several
states are venturing into a new venue of high school education. At the moment there is great
controversy
as to the effectiveness and the management of this new form of education.
Activity - You will begin by
viewing a web site dedicated to E-Learning in Education.
Go to e-Learning Exchange powered by EpicLearning -
http://www.epiclearning.com/exchange/elearning.asp
At that point find E-Learning in Education. You will notice several links, all dedicated to the topic of online
Education. Pay close attention to the link that
represents
http://www.informationweek.com/story/IWK20010712S0014
Read
all the information within the e-Learning site.
Then
go to the following sites to read several peoples’ opinions on the topic.
Trotter, Andrew. “Cyber Learning at Online High” Vol 20, Number 19, p.28-33 http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=19online.h20
Weller, Robert. “Techology:Number of online high schools grows
nationwide,” NandoTimes 24-hour news,
Weller, Robert. “Prosper Online high schools allow students, schools to branch out” March 10. Look in the box that says “On the Net”
http://www.cjonline.com/stories/112601/pro_cyberschools.shtml
Assignment - Use your
favorite search engine to find other articles on the topic of online high
schools or online learning. Be
prepared
to quote two other sources and provide the links to those sources. Then write a 300 word
statement
of the pros and cons of online high schools, according to your research from
this module and, also,
include
your opinion on the topic.
Rubric –
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1 |
2 |
3 |
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Articles |
Not appropriate to the topic |
Somewhat appropriate to the
topic but too broad |
Focused and specific to the
topic |
|
Pros and cons |
Does not present both sides |
Presents both sides but does
not refer to the articles |
Presents both sides and
indicates support from the articles |
|
Opinion |
None given |
Unclear as to preference |
Clear and precise conclusion with
supportive examples |