Online+Learning+Affordability

Wiki-to-Speech summary of Week 1 panel: web version ZIP file

Questions (?) relate to
 * what are the costs?
 * where is there a problem or solution?
 * //is// there a solution?

Brainstorm about Affordability at AllOurIdeas

EtherPad for this topic


 * Possible perspectives on Online Learning Affordability:**

From the perspective of an online student
 * internet access? (digital divide)
 * computer hardware?
 * $25 computer article
 * mobile devices? (mobile learning)
 * course costs?

From the perspective of a K-12 school
 * as a supplement to classroom instruction (blended learning)
 * learning centers?
 * as a new core competency (digital literacy)
 * laptops for every student?

From the perspective of a University
 * as a classroom replacement (OERu concept)
 * faculty costs?

From the perspective of Government
 * as a public library service
 * internet facility costs?
 * as a public health service
 * content development/maintenance costs?


 * Possible solutions for lowering costs:**

Sharing access
 * Sugata Mitra?
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Once online, using free services
 * Google Docs?
 * DropBox?
 * Wiki-to-Speech []
 * Wikispaces?
 * Khan Academy?
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