Elementary virtual learning is hard to conceptualize within our traditional understanding of ‘school’, but the digital transformation is happening
Virtual learning is NOT just a kid and a computer
- Highly interactive
- Synchronous sessions
- More time for other activities
- Intrinsic motivation vs compliance-based model of traditional learning
Great fit for some—but not all—students
- Child’s temperament/relationship with parent
- Need for structure?
- Availability of adult to be involved
- Access to/involvement in other social outlets?
Benefits of virtual
- Some kids can only handle so much social interaction
- Day can be more flexible, broken-up, and fluid
- Virtual courses taught by subject-specific courses instead of single teacher (more like high school) opportunity for more meaningful relationships with adults
- Easier access to targeted, personalized help
