Activities

• Read: Chapter 1: "The Landscape of K-12 Online Learning."
• Read "An Analysis of Pennsylvania's Cyber Charter Schools."
• View Sticky Concepts on E-learning.
• View these examples of K-12 E-learning, paying attention to the curriculum aspects:
  • PA Cyber
  • Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School
  • Agora Cyber Charter
• View the K12, Inc. website.
• View the TED Talk A Closer Look at Cyber Charter Schools.
• Discuss: After reviewing K-12 E-learning examples, the K12, Inc. website, and the TED talk, discuss the pros and cons of K-12 E-learning from at least these perspectives:
   
  • The perspective of a child/parent decision for an individual.
  • The perspective of society as a whole in terms of the public good of the public education system.
• Establish relationships with your teaching team.