Homeschooling Online
Could Be for You
Homeschooling online is rapidly becoming more of an option for families for numerous reasons such as cost, convenience, and personal preferences. Online homeschool education is an understandable trend considering the technologically advanced "Information Age" we currently live in.
Parents especially like the option of homeschooling done online when their children reach high school and encounter more difficult subjects. Some will even consider Internet schooling for college coursework.But, what exactly does it mean? And, how is it done, anyway?
The majority of their interaction with the instructor is through emails, text messages, and social networking sites. They can even play interactive games in these online home school education programs.
Students can complete their high school courses online with assignments, activities, and even earn college credits while still in high school.
See First Online Degree for more information.
Requirements for Online Homeschool Courses
- computer
- printer
- Internet service
- accompanying textbooks
Advantages
- online Christian homeschool curriculum supports your viewpoints
- your child is able to attend school at home
- less expensive than attending traditional, private school
- online home school courses offer a flexible course schedule
- your child is able to attend classes anywhere - even if s/he is away from home when registered through an online homeschool program
- he can enjoy interactive activities
Disadvantages
- government involvement if using some free online homeschooling programs
- there's no direct teacher-student interaction
- no peer interaction
- instruction may move at a faster pace than what is most comfortable for the student
- homeschool curriculum online requires an independent student
Although this can be a viable homeschooling option for some, it will not fit everyone's lifestyle. If interested, search the Internet for some of the numerous sites that offer free online summer school studies as an option.
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