online K12 education - anyone?

Temp108743750006959 · September 2010

I have an opportunity to be an online teacher (K12). I am a former SPED teacher, but I've spent the last few years working in IT, working from home.

I am curious if anyone here has their kids enrolled in an online school, is an online teacher, etc.

Thanks!

Sammysu · September 2010

I am not BUT.. I have two cousins who are enrolled in this and like it. I would like to know info on it and what others have to say about this too.

sweetsurrender9 · September 2010

My SS is cyberschooled, and we love it. I posted a thread about it here.

AmyLuvsJoey · September 2010

My DD will be using the K12 program starting next year when she starts kindergarten. I have been doing a ton of research over the past couple of years and it is a great program. I have a cousin in the milltary and they use it with their kids since they are always moving. They love it. We are really excited to be starting this program.

xnbride · September 2010

I am an online instructor and I am thinking about enrolling DS1 in an online public school called Connections Academy. I think that I will first go with a charter school while he is young k-5 and then when he is middle school age we will revisit it and see where he at academically, socially etc. If he is particularly bright and motivated then we will enroll in Connections Academy and then as he progresses through school I will encourage him to enroll in community college. The Academy has a dual program with the local community college in which they can get additional support, earn HS credit and AA/AS degree.

I personally graduated Hs early to pursue my degree and earned it in 2 years because while in HS I took college courses instead of AP classes (which are highly overrated IMHO). Yes, they are a necessary evil if a student is planning on going straight into a UC or top rated institution as they need to stay competitive, but I highly recommend just taking college classes.

Lets see...I am rambling and not quite answering your questions.

I think that education is heading in this direction. Brick and mortar schools are outdated and inferior in alot of ways. The nice thing with an online program is how far reaching it is. So you can get top notch instructors and they can teach a broader student base. I think it is a great equalizer. No longer is access to quality education dependent on what school district you live in or how wealthy you are.

Students can work more at their own pace, develop a more personalized approach to learning, and learn more about themselves in the process. Traditional brick and mortar schools are geared around only one type of person and the rest are left behind, bored, disengaged, lost, and ignored.

And from an instructors point of view I LOVE IT. My work hours are flexible and I can work at my own pace. I can be home for the day to day and not miss out on these early years.

hth. I could go on but that's all for now

BeachTeach26 · September 2010

xnbride:

I am an online instructor and I am thinking about enrolling DS1 in an online public school called Connections Academy. I think that I will first go with a charter school while he is young k-5 and then when he is middle school age we will revisit it and see where he at academically, socially etc. If he is particularly bright and motivated then we will enroll in Connections Academy and then as he progresses through school I will encourage him to enroll in community college. The Academy has a dual program with the local community college in which they can get additional support, earn HS credit and AA/AS degree.

I personally graduated Hs early to pursue my degree and earned it in 2 years because while in HS I took college courses instead of AP classes (which are highly overrated IMHO). Yes, they are a necessary evil if a student is planning on going straight into a UC or top rated institution as they need to stay competitive, but I highly recommend just taking college classes.

Lets see...I am rambling and not quite answering your questions.

I think that education is heading in this direction. Brick and mortar schools are outdated and inferior in alot of ways. The nice thing with an online program is how far reaching it is. So you can get top notch instructors and they can teach a broader student base. I think it is a great equalizer. No longer is access to quality education dependent on what school district you live in or how wealthy you are.

Students can work more at their own pace, develop a more personalized approach to learning, and learn more about themselves in the process. Traditional brick and mortar schools are geared around only one type of person and the rest are left behind, bored, disengaged, lost, and ignored.

And from an instructors point of view I LOVE IT. My work hours are flexible and I can work at my own pace. I can be home for the day to day and not miss out on these early years.

hth. I could go on but that's all for now

Have you ever taught in a classroom? This statement comes across to me as a bit ignorant and offensive. Online programs may be a great alternative for certain families, but as a "brick and mortar" teacher I work my @ss off to make sure this doesn't happen. Some schools may be this way, but your generalization is offensive and incorrect IMO.

xnbride · September 2010

BeachTeach26:
xnbride:

I am an online instructor and I am thinking about enrolling DS1 in an online public school called Connections Academy. I think that I will first go with a charter school while he is young k-5 and then when he is middle school age we will revisit it and see where he at academically, socially etc. If he is particularly bright and motivated then we will enroll in Connections Academy and then as he progresses through school I will encourage him to enroll in community college. The Academy has a dual program with the local community college in which they can get additional support, earn HS credit and AA/AS degree.

I personally graduated Hs early to pursue my degree and earned it in 2 years because while in HS I took college courses instead of AP classes (which are highly overrated IMHO). Yes, they are a necessary evil if a student is planning on going straight into a UC or top rated institution as they need to stay competitive, but I highly recommend just taking college classes.

Lets see...I am rambling and not quite answering your questions.

I think that education is heading in this direction. Brick and mortar schools are outdated and inferior in alot of ways. The nice thing with an online program is how far reaching it is. So you can get top notch instructors and they can teach a broader student base. I think it is a great equalizer. No longer is access to quality education dependent on what school district you live in or how wealthy you are.

Students can work more at their own pace, develop a more personalized approach to learning, and learn more about themselves in the process. Traditional brick and mortar schools are geared around only one type of person and the rest are left behind, bored, disengaged, lost, and ignored.

And from an instructors point of view I LOVE IT. My work hours are flexible and I can work at my own pace. I can be home for the day to day and not miss out on these early years.

hth. I could go on but that's all for now

Have you ever taught in a classroom? This statement comes across to me as a bit ignorant and offensive. Online programs may be a great alternative for certain families, but as a "brick and mortar" teacher I work my @ss off to make sure this doesn't happen. Some schools may be this way, but your generalization is offensive and incorrect IMO.

Why yes I have and I am sorry if I offended you. We both have our biases. I am of course biased toward distance learning but the reality is that a good face to face educational experience is priceless. It is just harder and harder to come by these days as teachers are being overburdened by a variety of factors that are completely out of their control (particularly in the state I live in). I think K-12 teachers have the toughest jobs in the world and I think that for the most part they are overworked, underpaid and undervalued.

I will say that distance learning is certainly not for everyone (just as brick and mortar is not for everyone either). It takes a great deal of dicipline and structure. As parents and educators, we must constantly endeavor to find the best environment for our kids to learn, grow and thrive in (whatever form that comes).

BeachTeach26 · September 2010

xnbride:
BeachTeach26:
xnbride:

I am an online instructor and I am thinking about enrolling DS1 in an online public school called Connections Academy. I think that I will first go with a charter school while he is young k-5 and then when he is middle school age we will revisit it and see where he at academically, socially etc. If he is particularly bright and motivated then we will enroll in Connections Academy and then as he progresses through school I will encourage him to enroll in community college. The Academy has a dual program with the local community college in which they can get additional support, earn HS credit and AA/AS degree.

I personally graduated Hs early to pursue my degree and earned it in 2 years because while in HS I took college courses instead of AP classes (which are highly overrated IMHO). Yes, they are a necessary evil if a student is planning on going straight into a UC or top rated institution as they need to stay competitive, but I highly recommend just taking college classes.

Lets see...I am rambling and not quite answering your questions.

I think that education is heading in this direction. Brick and mortar schools are outdated and inferior in alot of ways. The nice thing with an online program is how far reaching it is. So you can get top notch instructors and they can teach a broader student base. I think it is a great equalizer. No longer is access to quality education dependent on what school district you live in or how wealthy you are.

Students can work more at their own pace, develop a more personalized approach to learning, and learn more about themselves in the process. Traditional brick and mortar schools are geared around only one type of person and the rest are left behind, bored, disengaged, lost, and ignored.

And from an instructors point of view I LOVE IT. My work hours are flexible and I can work at my own pace. I can be home for the day to day and not miss out on these early years.

hth. I could go on but that's all for now

Have you ever taught in a classroom? This statement comes across to me as a bit ignorant and offensive. Online programs may be a great alternative for certain families, but as a "brick and mortar" teacher I work my @ss off to make sure this doesn't happen. Some schools may be this way, but your generalization is offensive and incorrect IMO.

Why yes I have and I am sorry if I offended you. We both have our biases. I am of course biased toward distance learning but the reality is that a good face to face educational experience is priceless. It is just harder and harder to come by these days as teachers are being overburdened by a variety of factors that are completely out of their control (particularly in the state I live in). I think K-12 teachers have the toughest jobs in the world and I think that for the most part they are overworked, underpaid and undervalued.

I will say that distance learning is certainly not for everyone (just as brick and mortar is not for everyone either). It takes a great deal of dicipline and structure. As parents and educators, we must constantly endeavor to find the best environment for our kids to learn, grow and thrive in (whatever form that comes).

See now that I can agree with! (As if it matters

Thanks for the clarification!

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