Conceptualizing online education

As we move into the future, advancements in education, technology, and culture pose challenges regarding relevancy and equity for teachers and learners. We struggle with determining what information is the most valuable for the coming generations to know and finding the best methods of exploring that information with those generations in ways each student can access. Online and distance learning are relatively new concepts in the world of education, and finding a balance between traditional approaches and contemporary practices can be challenging.

Many educators, authors, and policymakers have worked to address these challenges for teachers by illuminating the immense opportunities available through new technologies, philosophies, and strategies. Finding ways to conceptualize online learning within the historical context of education and the advancements of the modern era is vital to ensuring a relevant, meaningful education for our students. The...