What elements of a brick and mortar education are missing from a completely online education?


K-12 students, in several states, can enroll into online schools where they can recieve a complete education. I think there are specific elements missing from a virtual learning environment, especially social elements. I am wondering if anyone, especially anyone with children who have experienced both brick and mortar school and online school, can specify the differences between the two.

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    Rene C Says:

    Even though online education was originally developed as a method for enhancing adult learning, you are seeing more and more of it for the purpose of reaching places that are simply away from regular schools.

    If the child has the opportunity to attend a brick and mortar institution, I would suggest that. However, if this is in a combination of home schooling, then there are still networks of home schoolers that allow the interaction with other children. Children need to learn communicable and social skills.

    That would be my main concern. So, if it is an issue of distance or you have already decided in home schooling, then enhance it with an online program. However, if it the b&m school is available and it is a decent school, stay with the traditional format.

    I hope this helps a little.

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    Earl D Says:

    Crime
    Bullies
    Hostile Students
    AHs
    Sleepers
    Class Clowns
    Metal Detectors
    Hard seats
    Black Boards 40 feet away from you
    A teacher with an attitude problem
    A Girl’s VP, a Boy’s VP
    10 to 30 minutes of travel time
    Brown bag lunches
    out of date text books
    Text book covers
    Note paper
    Pencils
    Pens
    Fire Drills
    Horrible Cafeteria Food

    Shall I go on, I can do this for days!

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