Question:
The Board of Regents recently discussed whether a virtual high school should be allowed. Is online school a good idea?
15% yes:
The variety, flexibility and technological skills online courses can offer are essential for the 21st-century learner. The virtual classroom is just as effective as the traditional model.
72% no:
Online courses are not as effective as face-to-face classroom learning. Students need genuine personal interaction to learn.
13% NOT SURE
NYSUT Polling Center survey of membership statewide based on 411 telephone interviews Jan. 5 +/-4.78% margin of error.