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Computer-Based Learning Could Transform Public Education Within a Decade Through “Disruptive Innovation,” Experts Say
Computer-based learning is on the cusp of transforming traditional public education, say Harvard Business School’s Clayton M. Christensen and his colleague Michael B. Horn in the summer 2008 issue of Education Next. Based on their analysis of data on enrollments, about half of all education courses will be delivered online in just over a decade’s time. — Government Technology

Online insight: Challenges beat cheerleading
As more and more middle and high school students take online courses, virtual-school teachers and administrators are looking for ways to make the online learning experience as engaging and effective as possible. This study looks at different way to conduct online discussions, and concludes that critical questioning by facilitators is more effective than positive reinforcement like, “Good point!” — eSchool News

Five year-olds get online safety lessons
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre has launched a new online safety programme aimed at five to seven year-olds. Recent research from Ofcom found that 59 per cent of children in this age bracket access the internet at home, and 21 per cent do so unsupervised. — VNU-Net