Friday, September 29, 2006

ars Technica - Virtual schools and tutors offer students new opportunities

ars Technica - Virtual schools and tutors offer students new opportunities

Virtual education seems to be gaining ground as high speed internet connections and inexpensive off-shore tutors become available. Parents find that paying for a $2.50 per hour tutor over the Internet can be just as good as a in house tutor costing much more. More and more colleges and universities are offering online education which has sparked much debate as to the necessity of a physical classroom. Proponents of both sides argue the validity of their own method and the shortcomings of the other. Using any one particular method exclusively would not give a person a balanced perspective on life due to the nature of our world and our experience. Finding the right balance between the two parents and educational institutions can maximize learning for their students.

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