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Saturday, December 03, 2005
Online, distance learning expand education options - DÁNICA COTO, charlotte Observer
Next year, Gaston County high school students for the first time will have more classes to choose from and new ways to take them, as well as a chance to boost their college applications. School officials are expanding their distance learning program to all high schools, and every student will be able to take online courses through LEARN NC, which is run by UNC Chapel Hill. The online courses are unlimited, while the distance learning program will focus on honor and AP classes, said Mark Hollar, Gaston's secondary education director. School officials don't know yet how many courses will be offered through distance learning, but say the increase in honor and AP classes could help better prepare students for college. The school district expects to buy $190,000 worth of equipment for online and distance learning classes, and expects to pay about $40,000 annually to finance the classes.
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