An interesting piece in the NY Times documents research suggesting that online learners tend to score higher in various testing programs.
Although
I have found retention numbers lower in my online and hybrid classes, I
have long felt that rapidly evolving technology is erasing the
liabilities in the online setting for me. As the article suggests,
chat, easy video, and social networking functions are making the online
setting much more appealing.
I have been experimenting with a social network based system for my onsite comp course (signsabound.com) and enjoying it so far.
Seeing this study summarized in the Times simply strengthens my resolve to keep developing my online skills.
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