Busting Myths About Online Learning

More neo-liberal propaganda…

On the heels of the latest installment of the DLN Smart Series, “Online Learning Myths, Reality & Promise,” Digital Learning Now! has released a second infographic on the myths surrounding online learning. “Busting Myths About Online Learning” outlines the advantages, myths and drivers of online learning. As more and more states shift from a one-size-fits-all education model to a more personalized approach that includes technology and online learning, it’s become increasingly important to have a thoughtful strategy in place. Together, the following resources help state education leaders to successfully launch and sustain an effective online learning program in their states: Online Learning Myths, Reality & Promise Co-authored by John Bailey, executive director of Digital Learning Now!, Susan Patrick, president and CEO of the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL), Carri Schneider, director of policy and research at Getting Smart, and Tom Vander Ark, CEO at Getting Smart, this white paper addresses misconceptions about what online learning means for students, teachers and the education system as a whole. Infographic: How to Start An Online Learning Program Released in partnership with Getting Smart, this infographic outlines 10 steps that should to be taken to implement a successful online program, eight key issues that need to be addressed, and four areas on which to place focus for a successful implementation. Infographic: Busting Myths About Online Learning Released in partnership with Getting Smart, this second infographic outlines three key advantages of online learning, a side-by-side comparison of myths versus reality, six drivers of online learning, and a brief discussion on policy and the promise of online learning. Recorded Webinar: Implementing Online Learning – PowerPoint Hosted by iNACOL with panelists from Digital Learning Now! and Getting Smart, this special edition webinar brings together digital learning leaders to explore the opportunity online learning offers for transforming education. Released in partnership with Getting Smart, the DLN Smart Series is a collection of interactive white papers aimed at equipping policymakers and education leaders with the necessary tools for transforming education for the digital age. Each paper offers specific guidance regarding the adoption of Common Core State Standards and the shift to personalized digital learning. * * * * * Digital Learning Now! is a national campaign under the Foundation for Excellence in Education (ExcelinEd) with the goal of advancing state policies that will create a high-quality digital learning environment to better equip all students with the knowledge and skills to succeed in this 21st-century economy. The policy framework stems from the belief that access to high-quality, customized learning experiences should be available to all students, unbounded by geography or artificial policy constraints.

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