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In today's generation there has been a higher percentage of people working thanks to the invention of computers and new technology; causing people being able to work from home. This idea could be implemented to students in school. Students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home because, students will...
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Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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11
No
Hispanic/Latino
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
2BB327C90883
Due to the rise in technology, schools around the globe have started to switch to a new style of learning through online and digital classes. These classes allow students to stay at home and still have the ability to get lessons and teachings from school. These online classes also have the capability to conference with...
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920
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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11
No
White
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
D3287589C77C
In Africa, some kids will walk miles for the chance to go to school; how lucky are we that it is a short bus ride away? Some schools offer distance learning through a computer and online classes as a replacement for attending school with other students. Although some may say that learning from home is more beneficial, ...
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Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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11
No
White
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
B75E90DC14B3
Have you ever wondered how it would feel to take online classes instead of actually going to school? That has always been in most students mind, should schools offer online classes as a learning option for students? A lot of times those talks tend to cool down and we just brush it away, because they believe it wont hel...
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889
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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11
No
Asian/Pacific Islander
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
16D2B327B978
Students may view school as an obligation, wishing that they could just stay home all day and relax. At first, the introduction of allowing students to learn through a computer screen in the comfort of their own home may seem like an excellent idea, however, after a while students may begin to feel lonely and as if the...
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Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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F
11
No
White
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
F7C142237DA8
The Reality of Distance Learning Have you ever taken the time to consider how much technology dominates our daily lives. The worldwide increase in technological advancements have changed people's lives drastically in the past few decades. Like almost all other aspects of society, the education system was also majorly ...
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859
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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M
11
No
White
Economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
0527DB04DCC0
As in the physical world, inertia carries ideas onward. No idea exists languidly or singularly. No idea is a simple utterance or a glance, lost to the world the moment their intention is blurred. No- ideas are sparks, and what spark doesn't greedily take the thin air into its lungs to then watch itself bloom into a mig...
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Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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F
11
No
White
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
4743067BEABE
Distance learning in schools is a way for students to attend classes from an online resource or by video conferencing. Video conferencing is a good option for students who can't regularly attend school because of different situations in their lives. Some people may argue that being able to attend classes form home thro...
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760
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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F
11
No
White
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
89593AEC5E89
Many things today can be accomplished online without having to leave the comfort of your own home, including earning an education. Some schools currently offer distance learning to students, which is essentially attending classes from home through online classes or video conferencing. This method of learning has not ye...
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839
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
null
F
11
No
White
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
27B51EEF47E7
Distance learning is described as a way for students to be able to attend classes while still being at home through online and/or video conferencing. This means that students could still get the same information they would if they were actually present in the classroom, which is something most students really need some...
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767
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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F
11
No
Black/African American
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
3E447261F53A
Online classes are becoming a huge deal not only in colleges, but also public high schools. Many high schools offer courses for students who wish to get ahead of the regular program. Here at Generic_School we have online PE, economics, and online AP classes. Schools should provide online class opportunities for student...
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793
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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F
11
No
White
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
A41DC5DDED17
Have you ever had a bad day at school and wished you could learn from home? Well, many schools offer this and students very much benefit from being able to attend classes from home via the internet and video calling because online classes benefit students who have a hard time commuting to school, allows for individuall...
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1,021
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
null
F
11
No
Asian/Pacific Islander
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
5C3B7683D560
Schools are incorporating more and more technology into their educational systems, and soon they may become completely digital. Currently, some schools have been offering distance learning to students: a type of system where students can attend classes from home through a digital device. The classes would be done eithe...
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770
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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F
11
No
Asian/Pacific Islander
Economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
9420CADEF8F6
Education has been taught through traditional classroom settings for centuries. The moment that school bell rings to signal the start of the school day, students prepare for their day of learning. Without that important aspect of education, students can slack off. With video conferencing, the students are in a place ...
6
935
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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F
11
No
Asian/Pacific Islander
Economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
8498B3A8642D
In today's modern world, there has been technological advancements that have made attending classes from home both beneficial and effective, by the use of online programs or video conferencing. Students would benefit greatly from being able to attend classes from home because it would give students who are ill and unab...
6
892
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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F
11
No
White
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
459EDDA36F73
It feels like everytime the education system takes a step forward, it also takes three steps back. Schools offer distance classes so that students can attend class at home, or at a long way from their school district. Though some may say otherwise, easy distractions of the youth, an easy and simpler way to skip class, ...
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621
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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11
No
White
Not economically disadvantaged
Identified as having disability
AE6BE874B204
Did any of the schools you attended as a child offer distance learning? Would you be interested in participating in distance learning? Schools are now offering distance learning as an option for their students. Distance learning allows students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Schools...
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1,023
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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F
11
No
White
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
C09F3A4EA902
Advanced technology, has led to differences in school education. Smartboards, tablets, and laptops are all extra technology to help with students ability to learn in the classroom. Currently there has been an idea that some families may argue that is better for there child, which is at home learning. Learning that take...
6
971
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
null
F
11
No
Black/African American
Economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
E2630767E36B
If we have access to the greatest technological innovations of human history, shouldn't we be using them to allow students to choose the way they want to learn? Schools have started to incorporate modern technology into the classroom, where schools are surrounded with screens instead of chalkboards and laptops instead ...
6
850
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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M
11
No
Asian/Pacific Islander
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
6ECEC81235E5
The most beneficial tool the education system could possibly provide for our students would be the opportunity to attend class from home. Distance learning not only benefits students with active schedules, but it also allows students to control their academic environment, and with this resource students are able to lea...
6
675
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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F
11
No
Hispanic/Latino
Economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
CC9D461148DD
Schools across the country have started to offer online school as an option to their students. Those who choose to take their classes in this manner would be able to stay at home, free from an occasionally stressful environment. They have the comfort of their own personalized work space. Alternatively, these students w...
6
558
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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M
11
No
White
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
998E0F68318B
Distance Learning: the Solution While walking the halls of a high school building during the winter, one can hear sneezing, coughing, and the constant blowing of noses. Students walk the halls half dead and slouched over. They come to school sick because missing a day of school can be catastrophic to their grades. In ...
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854
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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F
11
No
White
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
CCF236C2E533
The phrase "home sweet home" can mean many different things to many different people, however the one thing that all meanings have in common is the comfort of a home. Recently, schools have been offering students the ability to work from home, allowing them to complete work in an environment that may be more work frien...
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817
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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M
11
No
White
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
E088DABCADF1
Working from home is a common career choice in this day and age. However, apart from being home schooled, students do not have the opportunity to work at home as some adults do. Some students that wish to follow the lifestyle of working from home do not have the resources available to be home schooled. This is why some...
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764
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
null
F
11
No
White
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
00203C45FC55
It is every student's dream to be able to lounge around at home, and complete school from the comforts of their own beds. Though, for some students, this long desired fantasy is becoming a reality. With the introduction of new and innovative technologies into the classroom, distance learning is now a common practice, w...
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Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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F
11
No
Hispanic/Latino
Economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
21C75B3F290A
For the past few hundred years, school systems have consisted of one specific format, where students go to a place of learning and are taught by teachers. But now, with easier access to better technology, this school system is changing. Some schools are offering distance learning as an option to attend classes from hom...
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720
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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M
11
No
White
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
73F69FA2E0E3
School is a place where children go to learn and grow, not only intellectually, but also personally. I have many fond memories of creating long lasting relationships and discovering who I am as an individual. Most of this is due to the community aspect that school has. If I had been told that my education would be taug...
6
1,051
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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M
11
No
Black/African American
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
3DAE21FF789C
Several schools offer distant learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by online or video conferencing. Many people may believe that this strategy is beneficial to modern day society, but the idea comes with many flaws. With this being said, students would not benefit from being able to take onlin...
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829
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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F
11
No
White
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
D337DC4042D2
Some schools offer distance learning for students. This learning from a distance caters to a new generation of students whilst also allowing more flexibility for the student. Although the schools may have reasoning specific to them, students also have much to gain from this opportunity. If the opportunity is taken and ...
6
950
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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M
11
No
White
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
C86149D0B9FD
Technology runs rampant in this modern age. Some embrace it, some fear it, but most people accept it as a tool- a means to an end- and a way to make life easier. This tool most notably affects the lives of the youngest generation, since they grew up surrounded by screens. Texting, typing, and searching are all second n...
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932
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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F
11
No
White
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
7D5D980FD05F
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. This allows students to learn in the comfort of their own home, without having to transport to a private, or public school. This may be convienent for parents who work on a busy schedule, a...
6
777
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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F
11
No
White
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
F04A513C2963
Have you ever felt that being in school is a distraction and you would rather have another option or way of learning? Well, I am going to be explaining why students should attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Students nowadays get distracted by school drama like issues with teachers and prob...
6
738
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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M
11
No
Black/African American
Economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
5D44D3B6B7C3
In our world today, technology has influenced the daily lives of millions. A rising debate is whether the majority of students should be able to take classes online. With technology at the tip of our hands, it can be possible for this idea to become a reality. However, the question remains if this idea of schooling is ...
6
870
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
null
F
11
No
Asian/Pacific Islander
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
8D2C20BDCDE0
Allowing students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing would be beneficial for students because it would allow them to not have additional school days at the end of the year due to weather and allow them to not fall behind on work due to an illness or family situation. By offering distance...
6
866
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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F
11
No
Asian/Pacific Islander
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
669954011A4C
Do you think attending class online from home will benefit you and your studies? My sister took a class online that was required for her to graduate. She rushed through it and it was a huge waste of time. Therefore she didn't gain any knowledge. It would've been more beneficial if she took the class in school with a te...
6
1,103
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
null
F
11
No
White
Not economically disadvantaged
Identified as having disability
764CF7C9DF70
All over the world, attending a school is a vital part of a person's schedule. The person could be a graduate student, under-graduate, or a high school student, but on all levels, it is so essential that daily activities are centered around it. With something as big as this there are bound to be people that, for some r...
6
1,015
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
null
F
11
No
Asian/Pacific Islander
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
77049F94BE17
Have you ever thought about how it feels to learn from the luxury of your own home? Online learning is very beneficial, to both the student and instructor. It is safer for both the student and instructor than an actual school environment. Taking classes online could be one of the many cures for most teen's sleep depriv...
6
752
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
null
F
11
No
Black/African American
Economically disadvantaged
Identified as having disability
6F271187D67D
Distance learning is an extravagant way of learning for those who don't necessarily have an easy option to go to public schooling. Even though some argue that the social interactions experienced at school help build a person's character; there are many cases where large classrooms actually cripple a student's potential...
6
1,007
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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M
11
No
Two or more races/Other
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
A091ADA0095F
School has notably been one of the best years of a person's life. It has provided people with lifelong friends, partners, and memories. Recently, however, there has been a group of people speaking out about how schooling from home is the better option. Students should get their education at school because interactive p...
6
652
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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M
11
No
White
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
D0179FB2F5C4
Have you ever wondered what it's like to attend school without actually leaving your house? It seems that nowadays, some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. This may either be a temporary or permanent way of learning, depending on...
6
959
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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M
11
No
White
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
48B6B42AF44E
Schools provide students with an interactive and effective institution to learn and develop social skills. And while, as an individual becomes older and the material being taught becomes more complex, school can be difficult to keep up with, an increased workload and higher stress levels are an unavoidable part of life...
6
546
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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F
11
No
Black/African American
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
860E4F40B57D
UGH! "I can't focus at school anymore now that grandma is gone. Nothing feels the same anymore. I just wish I could work on my own time!" Said Generic_Name. Generic_Name, we will do something about this, im always here to help, said her father Generic_Name. Some schools offer distance learning as a way to attend classe...
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931
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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F
11
No
White
Economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
AC525B50F33C
Before our students had smart boards, laptops, and phones, the classrooms they learned in consisted of a teacher, desks, and a chalk board. Technology is advancing at an astounding rate, so why not utilize it for our children's education? After all, distance learning offers more effective teaching, a more comfortable e...
6
601
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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M
11
No
Asian/Pacific Islander
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
8192F4D79528
School is a place for students to learn and grow. The opportunity to go to school is one that should never go overlooked, especially when there are people around the world who are denied the chance for education. As Americans, we are incredibly lucky to be able to attend schools in our developing years. Online school i...
6
859
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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F
11
No
Hispanic/Latino
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
A7F68B21DDB0
The use of technology is becoming more and more common. Everyday people find new ways to complete daily activities. One way people choose a different route of completing tasks is with allowing students to attend online school from home. Online school allows the student to complete their work from the comfort of their h...
6
902
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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F
11
No
Black/African American
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
53B68DAFE78B
"Alright class now here is where you need to pay attention...," and the screen goes black, not to mention the only thing written in big, bold letters is the word Rebooting, planted right in the center of your once lit up screen. Online classes seem like fun at first, you get to stay home, relax and work at your own pac...
6
1,023
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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F
11
No
Hispanic/Latino
Economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
8B537610A20A
Education is extremely important in the development of individuals. Education is what creates individuals into contributing members of society. It is important for individuals to be provided a great education so that they can become capable citizens. Currently that education is being provided by traditional schooling; ...
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Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
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M
11
No
White
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
22D938F5E0E2
Many Public and private schools have advanced in many ways throughout the past decade. Schools all around the world have weaved technology advancements into the classroom and outside of the class room to help get students more actively involved in school related activities and lessons. Technology is a blessing and curs...
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990
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
null
F
11
No
White
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
2E25F9F0DED6
The twenty-first century has been nothing but a blessing for America's school systems, introducing technology that keeps students engaged and excited about learning. Such resources have expedited and enhanced students' education in a way that has never been witnessed before, exemplified by distance learning. Distance l...
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938
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
null
F
11
No
Asian/Pacific Islander
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
0DD93F825FD7
The education system is always trying to find new ways to improve the how kids learn and how efficiently the kids learn. With the evolution of technology, it has given the education system new ways to improve how students learn and interact with their teachers or professors on a day to day basis. Schools are now beginn...
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1,085
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
null
M
11
No
Black/African American
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
FEF42864AE28
During a long day at school, have you ever thought what would it be like to be home schooled? Home schooling, or distance learning, is a route that many young people choose to do as their education. Many people wonder however, how beneficial is it really for students to sit in their living room instead of the classroom...
6
908
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
null
M
11
No
White
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
845A6CB0C648
Most people say that computers and phones are rotting people's brains and can potentially harm people. I think this statement is false, because a lot of people can learn through machines. The way that we have progressed throughout technology has given an opportunity to learn online instead of a classroom. Schools debat...
6
1,026
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
null
M
11
No
White
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
49D702493C91
There is immense appeal to being able to spend the day at home and learn from the comforts of your living space while the alternative is being inside of a school building for seven long hours. Some schools have started to offer online classes or options for students to learn from the comfort of their homes. While this ...
6
786
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
null
F
11
No
Two or more races/Other
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
25B1E8E15BCB
There are some schools in the country that allow and are trying to enforce Distance learning. They say that it would benefit the students because they would be able to access their classes online but in reality it would only give us more stress. However there are some families who don't have the same benefits like eve...
6
845
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
null
F
11
No
Hispanic/Latino
Economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
BB8064D7B327
My friend is home schooled because she use to get bullied a lot so she wanted to drop out, she could'nt deal with it anymore. Her counselor gave her a better option taking online classes because she had very good grades and she wanted her to graduate and have a good future. In some schools they offer distant learning a...
6
680
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
null
F
11
Yes
Hispanic/Latino
Economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
B41900D2BB5B
Online School is the New Cool You wake up, it is pitch black outside and there's no sound of life on the earth. No birds chirping, or people laughing. The day doesn't even seem to have begun. Incredibly tired from the night before, you rush out of bed to brush your teeth and hair, throw on some clothes, shove a pop ta...
6
710
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
null
F
11
No
White
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
B68ED8EDBA5D
Schools are an essential part of society. The education that schools provide fuel innovations and progress. Traditionally, schools have been brick and mortar buildings, but as the world is becoming more and more digitized, this traditional idea of schooling is becoming less and less relevant. The internet has allowed f...
6
791
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
null
M
11
No
Asian/Pacific Islander
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
E9179F8981D6
"It is easier. It is convenient. There is less work." Such thoughts occur in students minds when given the opportunity to attend classes from home. Several believe in the concept, thinking it is the best option for them. However, there are several downsides to distance learning, particularly online school. In addition ...
6
900
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
null
F
11
No
Hispanic/Latino
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
4B3862D5B402
Phones are ruining everything. Students everyday are becoming more and more isolated from each other because of their phones. School buses, that were once a crazy, loud and hectic place for students to catch up with friends after a long day of school, have now become a place of absolute silence. When students are at lu...
6
848
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
null
F
11
No
Black/African American
Economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
8BCB7962E7E3
The United States has one of the worst public school systems in the modern world. Places like Sweden and Denmark show fantastic, flawless designs that allow students to properly use their time for both school and non-school activities. Our public schools, however, show many flaws that were enacted by generations in the...
6
967
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
null
M
11
No
White
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability
80F2427F337D
Distance learning is a method of teaching where students are not required to come to a class; however, they stay at home and watch the class through an online video or conference. While this may seem like a great alternative to having to get up early each morning and attend school everyday, it actually could have unint...
6
766
Distance learning
Independent
Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
null
F
11
No
White
Not economically disadvantaged
Not identified as having disability