Comparing Learning Convetions

Real time communciation between learner and teacher (synchornous).

Although some WWW content may be demonstrated in class, learning is primarily done through books and the penned word.

Learning occurs through a daily and hourly scheduling process.

Formative assessment is primarily a result of Call-and-response routines.

Students are seen daily (or most days fo the week).

May be using outdated content (as a result of using textbooks).

Provides opportunities for social negotiation (on personal level).

Learning is scaffolded.

Include both summative and formative assessments.

Standards-based education

Can support the needs of special populations.

Home-school connections.

Instruction delivered primarily through the use of a learning management system.

Learning occurs on a self-paced or or semi-self-paced setting.

Instruction and learning is achieved asynchronsly (with some synchronous video-based discussions).

Tends to be able to afford a greater variety of classes (e.g. AP courses, special world language courses, etc...)