Protect online learners and ensure their privacy. Provide adequate funding. The New York City Board of Education announced that it will develop an educational Web site and supply all teachers and students in grades 4-12 with an Internet device or computer for use at school and at home. However, with the recent decline in online advertising, the Board is seeking ways to finance the endeavor. With so much on the Web, more energy is being directed toward Web-based teaching and learning.
Students can now access course material, academic records and financial assistance online.
They register for classes, receive assignments and take tests using the Web. Campus portals are providing personalized information and resources to students with different interests and needs. An increasing number of educational institutions are using the Internet to provide courses they don't offer on-site to their students. At least 12 states allow public schools to grant credit to students who take courses online. The growth of the Internet has also led to new career opportunities.