Florida Virtual School

The students attended ‘Florida virtual school’, which is an online school. Students who attend this school found the following advantages over traditional schools.

One student had transferred to a new high school but she did not get some of her classes transferred from the previous school. But, she had an option to complete her credits for the courses that she had not taken in her previous school by attending a virtual school. She chose that option because she need not repeat her grades or attend the summer school. The student and the parents found that the enrollment was easy and the instructions were clear to follow in a virtual school. The student liked to study in the virtual school. Moreover, absence of classroom conflicts was one of the important factors that the student liked about the virtual school.

In another case, four students in a family attended Florida virtual school and they also found it easy and interesting to work with the virtual school. Since all four of them were in a crew team, their schedule did not allow them to attend a regular school. But they wanted to continue their education, so they attended the virtual school. They found time to study as well as to work on their hobby every single day. They were all happy that they used their time efficiently.

Parents and teachers also liked this instructional method. For instance, if students are interested in learning different subjects other than the subjects that are taught in a regular school they could attend this virtual school and benefit. Besides, this school also helps the students who often have to transfer from place to place for students who are seeking flexible school timing in order to work on extra curricular activities, this online virtual school would be the best choice. If communications between students and teachers works well, this is an excellent choice for many students.

If states offer more online courses, the following benefits would emerge;

1. Many students with physical disability will attend this school, if access to school is the real problem.
2. Many students would get excited about the technology that are being used in virtual school and that would increase the enrollment.
3. Students who excel in other curricular activities could also continue their education since the instruction is flexible.
4. Students who wish to take classes that are not offered in their school but are offered in the virtual school will make use this instruction.
5. This method of instruction is a good choice for students with multi-tasking ability, so they get an opportunity to demonstrate their talent.

The following limitations would also be seen in this instruction;

1. There are certain subjects which could not be taught efficiently using this method like math and art.
2. Both the students and teachers should have good communication skills otherwise expected teaching outcome would not take place
3. Everybody will not be able to afford to have access to virtual school
4. This method works out if the students are committed to learn as there are a lot of chances for the students to lose interest in learning.
5. There is a chance for less accuracy in evaluation, since there is no personal interaction.

These limitations could be resolved if both the teacher and the students show equal interest in the teaching learning process. The teachers should plan the curriculum carefully, and use the technology efficiently to carry out the process. Good communication between student and teacher will ensure proper evaluation.