How long does it say computers have been used for teaching?
twenty years
What is the book called that says they are changing education?
"Disrupting Class: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns."
What is the name of the author?
Clayton Christensen
Is their other authors involved in the book?
yes
What did Michael Horn say about students using laptops at Frederick Middle School learning?
the laptops made it possible to truly individualize the lessons, to divide materials by ability level and learning style.
Has Enrollments in online courses grown much?
yes
What percent of all high school students are taught online?
about one percent
What does the authors of Disrupting Class predict the percent will be in ten years?
ten percent
What about by 2019?
about fifty percent
does the book think computers are a needed disruptive force in education?
yes
Does computer based learning offer students anything not offered in normal schools?
it offers a way for students to take advanced courses not offered at their school, or to retake classes they failed. It also serves those who cannot physically attend school, and students who receive home schooling.