Week 3: Change in thinking about online schools

How has your thinking about online schools and online schooling changed since the first week?

Previously, I did not know that there is so much rules and regulations governing the operation and funding of online schools and online schooling. After reading through several articles, (Christensen, 2008) and (Watson & Gemin, 2009), I have a better understanding of the management and operation of online schools.

However, as of the first week, I am still skeptical on the effectiveness of online schooling. As mentioned by Vanourek (Aug 2006), evidence of effectiveness is a growing concern for online schools. As of 2006, there was still very research on on K–8 virtual schools effectiveness. As a parent, I am concerned about the effectiveness of the program; similar to public schools, virtual schools differs in their ability to deliver.