September 23, 2005

Wayne State study recommends expansion of e-learning for K-12 education

Michigan\'s K-12 public school system must adapt to a changing world by moving away from the traditional learning environment within classrooms and school buildings, according to a newly released study, \"Exploring E-Learning Reforms For Michigan: The New Education (R)evolution,\" written by Tom Watkins, Michigan\'s former state schools\' superintendent. The report points out that technology, specifically e-learning, can assist in customizing the student\'s learning experience. E-learning covers a wide set of applications and processes such as Web-based learning, computer-based learning, virtual classrooms and digital collaboration. The study provides 29 major recommendations designed to further develop and enhance e-learning in Michigan \'s K-12 public school system. The six-month study was funded under a contract from Michigan Virtual University to Wayne State University . An electronic copy of the report is available at http://www.coe.wayne.edu/e-learningreport.pdf.

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