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ERIC Number: EJ840473
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007
Pages: 3
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-1040-1350
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Online Learning: Expanding the Possibilities while Simplifying the Process
Berger, Sandra
Understanding Our Gifted, v19 n4 p3-5 Sum 2007
Following on the heels of charter schools, virtual high schools have gradually become more common. Typically, they are technology-driven magnet schools with competitive admission. Many are free and actively recruit traditionally underserved students. Parents of highly gifted children often cobble together academic solutions--a college class here, a summer enrichment program there--to meet the needs of their children. Online learning expands the possibilities while simplifying the process. Today there are options available for those who want to pursue a virtual education from one subject to their entire curriculum. Two examples geared specifically to gifted students are: (1) Stanford's Education Program for Gifted Youth (epgy.stanford.edu/courses/); and (2) The Center for Talented Youth (cty.jhu.edu/cde/index.html). Today the Internet empowers students to be more independent and creative--in some instances changing students from information consumers to media producers. Today the Internet is a social networking tool, with content contributed by anyone and everyone. People used to call this approach to education "user-centered," "child-centered," or "constructivist" education. Users can upload, view, and share video clips. They can also create blogs, where they share information in the form of commentary on a particular topic. Young people can also create their own websites. Technology has come a long way in the last 10 years. It now offers many more exciting and innovative ways for gifted young people to learn. (Contains 3 online resources.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools; Higher Education
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Language: English
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