Good evening readers! After viewing the video Did You Know/Shift Happens, I felt somewhat motivated to write a post that would summarize my thoughts and feelings on the subject of online education. Quite simply (and to the point), I feel that using online education to facilitate better learning and research is only half the battle (in terms of bringing our students up to par with students in countries such as India and China). Not only does the U.S. need to greatly improve it's implementation and utilization of online education within all schools, it also needs to take the role of education (in terms of maintaining competitiveness with strong economic nations) more seriously.
In China and Japan, students attend classes almost year round (without seasonal and holiday breaks). In Germany, students must be proficient in another language. These are just a few examples of how countries are using education to secure their future - as paragons of a strong, highly competitive global market. By adding similar regulations and standards - as well as continuing to support and provide the tools and training needed for students to achieve success in today's technological society, perhaps our country (U.S.) can ensure that future generations of Americans will be leaders in a global market - as well as the educational example by which all other nations are judged.
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