<p>Mastery of course content can, in many cases, be accomplished in a variety of environments, depending on the student’s learning style. That said, I don’t think there is a substitute for a rich live class that engages students with their instructor and their peers. I say this as someone who has taught at a cc for the last 20+ years and who has 10 years on online teaching experience. I have also had the chance to observe the growth of my own children from experiencing a quality educational experience at a selective admissions school. Like thumper1, I think it was money well spent. </p>
<p>It’s going to be an interesting decade ahead as the variety of educational experiences expands, but it won’t be without some bumps in the road.</p>