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You've made some great points here Sue!

posted 2 years, 3 months ago
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In desgining a system for all students we need to be mindful that online learning is not primarily an alternate method of delivery.  It is an important element of all learning for our electronic age. 

The electronic revolution has caused a profound change in how we work, communicate and learn, and this has implications for our education system.

We don't need separate online schools, we need to integrate online learning into all instruction.

Students need to learn how to:

• research, evaluate, organize, store and share online resources
• use the internet safely
• comply with copyright and creative commons licenses
• read, write and publish in a variety of online formats
• consume and produce communication in a variety of media
• create knowledge products with others via online tools
• form and sustain networks for education and business
• work productively with diverse perspectives and cultures

Denise Herrenbruck, Portland resident and public school parent, Online College Instructor, UCLA and USD Teacher License Programs.

posted 2 years, 3 months ago
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Both sides of this debate actually agree on one thing:  the public schools are not serving the needs of some students and online learning can help.

The conflict is really that parents are concerned about their own kids, now, while administrators and legislators are concerned about (and required to) redesign the system to ensure quality, equity, and legal use of public funds for all Oregon students who can benefit from online learning. 

Though both sides agree, their priorities lead both camps in different directions, temporarily.  They need to come together on a short-term and long-term plan that addresses each of their needs.

Denise Herrenbruck, Portland resident and public school parent, Online College Instructor, UCLA and USD Teacher License Programs.

posted 2 years, 3 months ago
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