1. Executive Summary…………………………………………………………………. 2 2. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………..3 2. Analysis …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3 3.1 The virtual classroom ……………………………………………………………………………3 3.2 Academic Advantages of Online Learning within the classroom……………4 3.3 Issues raised from parents……………………………………………………………………6 3. Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7 4. Recommendations …………………………………………………………………………………………….7 5. Reference’s ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..8
Executive Summary
The purpose of this report was to examine the benefits of using online learning and how it affected learning in the classroom. Research for this report included a review of literature provided by the school and interviews with the student, teacher principle and parents. The major findings indicate that the benefits with using online learning within the class room offers many skills that will help them in the future , gain academic opportunities , enhance their social skills, and be more self-directed in their own learning . Online learning gives the student many education sources and each student can benefit from this learning at individual levels. Issues were raised by parents regarding too much online learning may be detrimental to the student’s .This report recommends that a reflective diary to be kept by the student to gain insight into their learning and communicate. The school should offer sit in days for parents to come to sit in the class rooms to see the interaction and how effective it is. Involvement of parent, teacher, and student offer an internet free day and focus on handwriting legibility, grammar and interacting amount the children. O keep
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