Discuss how Arthur Levine might envision the application of technology for online learning in K-12 schools. Do you believe online learning is as effective as in-person learning? Why or Why not?
The application of technology for online learning within K-12 schools has become more prominent this past year. Due to the pandemic of COVID-19, almost all schooling is done online. Arthur Levine wrote articles on how technology can be used within colleges and universities. Although the writing was based on colleges and universities, it can also apply to K-12 schools. Arthur Levine's perspective was that each student learns differently and with the ever-growing education system, adaptation have to be made. According to the textbook The School in the United States: A Documentary History by James W. Fraser, states "Today's traditional students, aged 18 to 25, are digital natives" (Fraser, 348). The term "digital natives" is used to describe the age range of students who grew up in the "new world." In other words, the students grew up with computers and cell phones. The idea of digital natives can also apply to the new and upcoming generations. They are also digital natives because they are growing up with even more technology than those aged 18 to 25. Therefore, the ideas of Levine would still apply to those in K-12 schools. Arthur Levine might envision the application for online learning in K-12 schools as something that could be used for good. Levine focused on using technology to the student's advantages. That same concept can still apply for younger students, if technology is used in a way that is engaging to the students, it will be beneficial. However, Arthur Levine might not have envisioned the use of full remote online learning when teaching in K-12 schools.
The question of whether or not online learning is as effective as in-person learning is very subjective. The effectiveness of online learning and in-person learning is situational. That means that the effectiveness solely relies on the teacher and the student. Online learning could be more effective for one student, but not another student that is in the same class. Also, another important factor would be how effective the teacher is at teaching the content whether in-person or online. If the teacher is ineffective in a remote online setting, then in-person learning would be more effective. However, if the teacher is more effective in online teaching, then that would be more effective than being in-person. The same will go for students as well. In the textbook American Education: A History by Wayne J. Urban, Jennings L. Wagoner Jr., and Milton Gaither, it states "In 2008, FVS joined with the for-profit EMO 12 option (FVS FT). Its enrollment has also grown dramatically" (Urban, 360). The quote signifies that the remote setting can be good for some students, but once again it varies among each individual person. All in all, the whole idea of which type of learning is better, completely depends on the individual teacher and the individual student.
The application of technology for online learning within K-12 schools has become more prominent this past year. Due to the pandemic of COVID-19, almost all schooling is done online. Arthur Levine wrote articles on how technology can be used within colleges and universities. Although the writing was based on colleges and universities, it can also apply to K-12 schools. Arthur Levine's perspective was that each student learns differently and with the ever-growing education system, adaptation have to be made. According to the textbook The School in the United States: A Documentary History by James W. Fraser, states "Today's traditional students, aged 18 to 25, are digital natives" (Fraser, 348). The term "digital natives" is used to describe the age range of students who grew up in the "new world." In other words, the students grew up with computers and cell phones. The idea of digital natives can also apply to the new and upcoming generations. They are also digital natives because they are growing up with even more technology than those aged 18 to 25. Therefore, the ideas of Levine would still apply to those in K-12 schools. Arthur Levine might envision the application for online learning in K-12 schools as something that could be used for good. Levine focused on using technology to the student's advantages. That same concept can still apply for younger students, if technology is used in a way that is engaging to the students, it will be beneficial. However, Arthur Levine might not have envisioned the use of full remote online learning when teaching in K-12 schools.
The question of whether or not online learning is as effective as in-person learning is very subjective. The effectiveness of online learning and in-person learning is situational. That means that the effectiveness solely relies on the teacher and the student. Online learning could be more effective for one student, but not another student that is in the same class. Also, another important factor would be how effective the teacher is at teaching the content whether in-person or online. If the teacher is ineffective in a remote online setting, then in-person learning would be more effective. However, if the teacher is more effective in online teaching, then that would be more effective than being in-person. The same will go for students as well. In the textbook American Education: A History by Wayne J. Urban, Jennings L. Wagoner Jr., and Milton Gaither, it states "In 2008, FVS joined with the for-profit EMO 12 option (FVS FT). Its enrollment has also grown dramatically" (Urban, 360). The quote signifies that the remote setting can be good for some students, but once again it varies among each individual person. All in all, the whole idea of which type of learning is better, completely depends on the individual teacher and the individual student.