Many High Schools Now Offer Online Courses By Sandy J. Davis Expert Author Sandy J. Davis
Many High Schools Now Offer Online Courses
For many high schools, class is now in session--online. The New York Times reports that the nation's largest public schools offer a variety of online high school classes. Some high schools now require students to take at least one online course, with the goal that students are prepared for college or technical training after high school.
Types of Classes Offered Online
Thousands of students can enroll in courses from economics to personal fitness, where they report their exercise routine to a database. Other students take classes that aren't available at their traditional high schools, including advanced classes and foreign languages.
Solving the Funding and Teacher Shortage Issues with Online Classes Many areas of the country are experiencing shortages of funding for buildings and facilities as well as a shortage of qualified teachers. Some high schools are now requiring students to take online classes to ease these shortages.
Online Courses Help Prepare Students for the Future
Online high school classes prepare students for careers or further education using technology. Michigan high schools now require students to take at least one online course, with the goal