"Online Learning: Revealing the Benefits and Challenges" by Brittany Gilbert

Date of Award/Publication

4-2015

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

MS in Special Education

Department

Education

First Supervisor

Susan Schultz

Abstract

The expansive nature of the Internet and the accessibility of technology have generated a surge in the demand for web based teaching and learning. Online education is quickly infiltrating into school districts and colleges across the nation. This paper explores whether high school students could benefit from online courses and examines the potential challenges and drawbacks of online coursework. This paper raises questions about how to best support high school students enrolled in an online course.

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