Virtual+Schools

Elizabeth Douglass

VIRTUAL SCHOOLS 40,000 to 50,000 kids in 37 different states are enrolled in virtual school a growing education trend

Background Most kids choose a more traditional route for education, and physically attend college. However, with the technology age growing, it is becoming more popular for kids to get their college credits, by taking classes online.

Why? It is more conveniant for some kids to have a job, and at the same time earn credits. Students are given their assignments and lessons online, and their are usually 100 people in a class.

How? Go on google and type in virtual schools...a list of them will appear. Just go to the websites and their will be information about the courses and instructions on how to register

Pros Opens new horizons-gives a good education especially to kids in rural areas or with special physical needs.

Cons Lack of face to face interaction difficulty to provide good oversight question of giving state money to an outside district or charter school