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Thursday, November 23, 2006
Online Learning and Virtual Schools Provide Essential New Skills for 21st Century Jobs, Says Report
In an increasingly competitive global economy, online learning through "virtual" schools offers the advanced learning necessary for today's students to acquire 21st century skills, according to a new report by the North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL) and the Partnership for 21st Century Skills. The report says online courses offered through e-learning and virtual schools must promote 21st century skills in both course design and delivery. "Eighty-four percent of employers say K-12 schools are not doing a good job of preparing students for the workplace - not only in mastery of math and science but in a basic work ethic," said NACOL president Susan Patrick. "As a nation we have to do better, and research shows that online learning provides the interactive, collaborative and self-paced learning environment where students can gain the skills needed to succeed in today's jobs."
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