Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Education

knitter4democracy

(14,350 posts)

3. I've heard every one of those comments about online learning programs.

Reply to HiPointDem (Original post)

Sun Jan 20, 2013, 02:20 PM

Jan 2013

It doesn't matter the program, right answers are marked wrong, steps are skipped (or added in that then confuse the students), explanations can't be changed to help a particular student do better, and every student ends up needing a teacher to help them out.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

8 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Students love Khan Academy? [View all] HiPointDem Jan 2013 OP

LOL proud2BlibKansan Jan 2013 #1

The name should be changed to "Con Academy" duffyduff Jan 2013 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author savebigbird Jan 2013 #4

the only reason KA is well-known is recognition & $$ from gates & google. HiPointDem Jan 2013 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author savebigbird Jan 2013 #6

I've heard every one of those comments about online learning programs. knitter4democracy Jan 2013 #3

Of course. Igel Jan 2013 #7

The schools here use it for credit recovery. knitter4democracy Jan 2013 #8