1. The relaxing of federal regulations on distance education programs in 2002 along with the acceptance of charter schools in California during the same time helped to encourage the development of the independent study charter school for which I currently work. I have experienced the rigorous documentation requirements as a result of the previous “fraudulent” and “deceptive” programs from the 1950’s that shut the system down. Our school is overly cautious in our documentation of coursework and course completion to avoid any scrutiny that may damage the reputation of the program.
2. I was not aware that Sesame Street was developed as a response to engaging inner city children in the acquisition of early language and math skills. I have fond memories of watching Sesame Street as a child and made sure that I passed it on to my own daughter in her preschool years. I feel that it is a great supplement to early learning acquisition even in homes where these skills are taught and encouraged.
3. I found it interesting to think of the “emergence of knowledge” as a commodity in the prosperity of nations. Although we have seen the rapid development of technologies that allow sharing of information at rapid speeds, I had never really thought of that process as a commodity or likened it to something as great as the industrial revolution. Perhaps this is because I have grown up in a world where technology and learning have always accompanied one another. I remember watching Sesame Street as a preschooler, ITV in elementary school, and surfing the internet in high school. It never seemed like a “big deal” because it had always been a part of my life. Taking a step back, I can see how the emergence of knowledge has revolutionized our world and changed the way we perform everyday activities.
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