by Bruce Friend, Digital Learning Environment Blogs
Anyone involved in breaking away from the traditional methods of delivering education knows that obstacles and skeptics will emerge, often with the sole intent of preserving a system that they see as superior and meeting the needs of the masses. Those of us involved in the creation and implementation of quality online learning options also face the questioning eye of traditional educators. Listening to the naysayers is important. It helps us to be better informed of the concerns and develop strategies to better communicate our mission.
There are moments however when critics miss the bigger picture by making incorrect assumptions. Such is the case with a recent New York Times article that painted a less than flattering picture of online learning. The writer spotlighted students enrolled in online courses in which the students shared stories of spending their time in front of a faceless computer with little teacher interaction and content that was more of a “drill and kill” approach.
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