Group+Point+Counter+Point+Issues

Below you will find the four point/counter point articles that group 2 did. I learned a lot doing these collaborative papers. I have even experimented using the Wiki group assignments with one of my own high-school classes. I included the sources that we used for our papers below for a quick reference. Group 2, Issue 1 Group 2, Issue 2 Group 2, Issue 3 Group 2, Issue 4

Issue 1 __References__

Gaytan, J. (2009). Analyzing Online Education through the Lens of Institutional Theory and Practice: The Need for Research-Based and -Validated Frameworks for Planning, Designing, Delivering, and Assessing Online Instruction. //Delta Pi Epsilon Journal//. //51//(2), 62-75.

Kiekel, J & Stelacio, D. (2007). Is Distance Learning Effective? Learning and Leading with Technology. [] http://www.iste.org/Content /NavigationMenu/Publications/LL/LLIssues/Volume 35 2007 2008/AugustNo1/351138s.pdf

Laber, M. (2010). Meet Michigan's 2009 Online Teacher of the Year. //MACUL Journal//. 30(3), 36.

Muilenburg, L & Berge, Z. (2001). Barriers to Distance Education: A Factor Analytic Study. //American Journal of Distance Education.//__[] __

Rabe-Hemp, C., Woollen, S., & Humiston, G. S. (2009). A Comparative Analysis of Student Engagement, Learning, and Satisfaction in Lecture Hall and Online Learning Settings. //Quarterly Review of Distance Education//. //10//(2), 207-218.

Rockler-Gladen, N. (2008). Online Classes for High School Students: Advantages and Disadvantages to Distance Learning Courses for Kids. @http://highschool.suite101.com/article.cfm/online_high_school_courses

Issue 2 References: [|answers.polldaddy.com/poll/1336153/]

Lips, D. (January 2010). How Online Learning Is Revolutionizing K-12 Education and Benefiting Students. [|www.heritage.org/Research/Education/bg2356.cfm]

Hinkle, L. Advantages & Disadvantages of Online Education. [|www.ehow.com/about_4743341_advantages-disadvantages-online-education.html] Schomburg, G., & Rippeth, M. (December 2009). Rethinking Virtual School. //Principal Leadership//. //10//(4), 32-6.

Issue 3 References:

Redd, M., & Ortiz, J. (2009). Should you "Friend" Your Students? //Learning and Leading with Technology.// 37(1), 10-11.

Simon, Mallory (2008). Online student-teacher friendships can be tricky. CNN.com/technology.[|www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/08/12/studentsteachers.online/index.html]

Issue 4 References:

quotes by Maya Angelou. [|www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/3503.Maya_Angelou]

Vermillion, Jennifer and Shay, Terry. "Are Free Tools Worth the Price?" The article from ISTE can be found at: [|http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Publications/LL/LLIssues/Volume3620082009] [|/NovemberNo3/36308v.pdf]