Students that are enrolled in virtual schools feel as though they're offered unique classes not available in traditional schools, and that the ability to learn at their pace is a benefit not available outside the virtual education structure. In traditional school settings, classes are limited to move only as fast as the slowest student, challenging those students that strive to get ahead to learn at home anyway.
Virtual schools basically allow students to create their own schedule and curriculum, which, for some looking to focus on areas such as computer science, art, and/or other specific areas, is rewarding. They can narrow in with an intense concentration. Some students also brought up that by learning at home, they could also hold part-time jobs with more flexible hours. This allows them to take positions that otherwise would be unavailable because of conflicting school hours, like jobs in offices that provide hands-on learning.
Educators also spoke up at this conference. Some that had been teachers in traditional institutions before and felt that teaching online allowed them more of a teaching opportunity instead of a primarily disciplinarian role.
And both teachers and students felt that the time management lessons learned from online schooling was comparative to those learned in colleges. Balancing classes, assignments, and social commitments are essential life lessons, and virtual students feel they're one step ahead in that regard.
