410 students kicked out for not working
Quote: "Cincinnati's Virtual High School dropped 410 students, more than half its first-year enrollment, because the students did little or no work."
Comment: This article highlights what I think is a serious concern in elearning - the notion that online students do not succeed mainly because they are not self-motivated. I agree that in order succeed online, a student needs greater discipline than in a classroom...but, if elearning doesn't find a way to meet the needs of students who are not over-achieving, mature, and independent (in other words - 5% of society) then the future of the industry is bleak. I think poor instruction and awful design play the greatest role in student drop outs. Quit blaming the students. Design better, teach better...and capture a larger % of the potential elearners.