According to a new report from Project Tomorrow and Blackboard Inc, "the availability of online classes in K-12 schools and districts hasn't kept pace with the demand."
According to the report, more than 40 percent of sixth through 12th graders have researched or demonstrated interest in taking a course online, but only 10 percent have actually taken an online course through their school. Meanwhile, 7 percent of middle school students and 4 percent of high school students instead have pursued opportunities outside their school to take online courses--underscoring the disconnect between the supply and demand for online learning in today's schools.
According to Julie Evans, CEO of Project Tomorrow, there remains a lag in utilizing [online] technology for student achievement. She goes on to say,
"Educators must embrace these emerging technologies to enhance student learning and fully prepare today's students for future success."
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