Enrollment to virtual schools and online learning is on the
rise. With more classes that aren't otherwise available really gives students
more opportunities to better themselves. Online learning is also being used for
students to recover course credits. When it comes to credit recovery my
basis for liking it is situational. I think online learning and virtual schools
are going to happen regardless if someone likes it or not. I want students to
get the best education, and a lot of research should be done before committing
to a virtual school. Being an English major I don’t see online learning and
virtual schools to be the best for this subject. There are a lot of online
resources that you could implement within the English classroom but overall I
think most students need to actually be in the classroom to get everything the class
offers. I do think ELL could benefit from online English classes.
CIPA/COPPA
CIPA/COPPA are internet
protection laws. CIPA requires that schools and libraries in the United States have internet
filters and other measures to protect children's
access to obscene or harmful content over the Internet as a condition
for federal funding. COPPA is a law that
prohibits website operator’s apps,
online services, and advertising networks from collecting the personal
information of children under 13 years old without verifiable parental consent.
CIPA is only required if a school or library receive E-rate discounts.The state of Michigan only recieved 2% of the national total for funds in 2015.This site has lesson plans for all grades, to teach students how to be safe online. This toolkit builds on each lesson each year for things that are a little more complex and will be things that students are trying, such as how students can use email to communicate, but in a safe way to people that you know.
