Journal 1-From Alaska to Arkansas, Districts are Experimenting with Online Learning to Solve Access Problems- Nets 5

Coyle, S., Jones, T., & Pickle, S.K. (2009). From Alaska to Arkansas, Districts are Experimenting with Online Learning to Solve Access Problems. Learning & Leading with Technology, 37(2), Retrieved September 9, 2009 from http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Publications/LL/LLIssues/Volume3720092010/SeptemberOctoberNo2/e_Learning_Programs_Come_in_All_Shapes_a.htm

This article discussed three different organizations and their relation to integrating technology into education. They did this through distance learning, also known as online instruction for classes. After these organizations implemented their ways of teaching using their form of technology students seemed to be doing better and achieving more out of their education.

Do you think students need some instructional in class time to accompany the online learning?

I think it depends on the students and the subject matter. If the teacher thinks it would be benefical to all the students then it should be mandatory. I believe that no matter what teachers should make themselves available to students because in person instruction is sometimes what a student needs to benefit from the assignment. Also the subject matter being taught can affect the need to in class learning. For example, some topics in science need laboratory settings to aid material something that can be
limited with online resources.

How can educators help students that have limited access to a computer to excel in distance learning?

I think it is important for every school to let students have access to a computer lab that has an abundance of hours of operation. These labs should be well equipt with computers, free printers and copy machines. That way students can print out assignments to do at home then input their answers online when they are at the computer lab.