Episode 24: Is Online Learning for Me? with Vivaan and Noah
Episode description
Emily (@eh48) talks with two of her former students, Vivaan and Noah, who are currently both Sophomores in a fully-online high school (Stanford OHS). They discuss some of the pros and cons of online learning, why they decided this school was a good fit and the challenges they face balancing education with other important aspects of life.
Additional Resources:
- https://wehavekids.com/education/connections-academy
- https://www.hillbrook.org/
- https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/articles/what-families-should-know-about-k-12-online-schools:
- Ongoing concerns about COVID-19.
- School safety concerns, including students who have experienced bullying.
- Students who are working at a different grade level than their peers.
- Students whose learning needs are not being met at their school.
- Students who are also parents or caregivers.
- Medically compromised or vulnerable students.
- Families looking for flexibility in their learning schedules.
- Families living abroad.
- Caregivers seeking an increased role in their child’s education.
Pros and Cons of Online School By Linda Lee Baird|March 22, 2022, at 3:58 p.m.
How do you know if online school is right for your child? Experts say some of the reasons families have selected online learning include:
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