Designing a New Learning Environment-Journal Response Kim, P., Kim, F.H., & Karimi (2012). Public Online Charter School Students: Choices, Perceptions, and Traits. American Educational Research Journal. Pp. 1-25.DOI: 10.3102/000283/2/2443078.

1. Journal Article Assessment:
Public Online Charter School Students: Choices, Perceptions, and Traits
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2. Article Title and Authors
Kim, P., Kim, F.H., & Karimi (2012). Public Online Charter School
Students: Choices, Perceptions, and Traits. American Educational
Research Journal. Pp. 1-25.DOI: 10.3102/000283/2/2443078.

3. Interesting Facts Concerning Education
• According to Kim et al (2012) “today, across the
country, approximately three-fourths of U.S.
Schools provide students with either fully
online or blended (Combination of on-and off-
line) courses, with 69% of those students
enrolled at the high school level (Picciano &
Seaman, 2007)”(p. 4).
• These type programs are still considered to be
in its “Nascent Stages”. This is interesting as the
world becomes more technology driven and
globally connected.
• A whopping 1.5 million students enrolled in
charter schools throughout the United States in
2009 (Allen, Consoletti & Kerwin, 2009). This
presents researchers and practitioners with a
questions regarding the need for more relevant
information, a rigorous yet stimulating
curriculum, and a better design of public school
systems.

4. Interesting Facts Concerning Education
• Does the educational offering as it stands fall
short of the needs of current and future
students? In reflection of the author’s findings,
there is a strong correlation between student
satisfaction and the quality and quantity of
online interaction. This could explain why the
field of study has not progressed beyond its
infancy. There is surely opportunities for
growth and the evolution of the educational
system as we now know it.
• Society must invest in such endeavors. After
all, the students effected by its findings and
the implementation of change are our future.
Thus, these educational platforms need to be
reviewed, revised, or recreated to reflect a
more innovative, interactive educational model
that bridges knowledge with real world
application. Does charter schools answer these
questions or does it populate a new line of
inquiry?

5. Assumptions About the Online Learning Experience
What’s the Scenario?
Charter School, Brick and Mortar or Online
Online education is selected
In Lieu of or in combination with the
traditional brick and mortar schools
What will happen now?
Assumption 1: It saves time
When in fact it requires more active
participation on the part of all parties
Assumption 2: It requires less space or in
class involvement
Studies show that online students require
more self-regulation
Assumption 3: Students can finish or
complete tasks at their own pace.
Research shows that there are multi-
channels online discussions which in turn
requires students to need more support
from external parties such as family and
friends to stay motivated to finish or stay
on track.

6. Educational Piece of Pie
Influencing Variables on Educational and Student Success
There are many variables that contribute to
educational and student success. Knowledge is
essentially useless without decisive action and
clarity on the part of those receiving it. Thus, Variable 1 –
Variable 6 –
open knowledge sharing is critical regards of Student-
The Cultural
Norms Teacher
its contextual environment. Perusal of
Interactions
research associated with education and its
future, indicate that key variables enhance the
overall level of student satisfaction and Variable 5 – The Variable 2–
educational success, as indicated below: Accessibility and The Mode and
Relevance of Delivery of
• Open Student/Teacher Interactions. Information Content
• The mode and delivery of content.
• The relevance and rigor of its curriculum,
• The technology used and its fusion with Variable 4 –
Variable 3 –
innovative teaching practices and The Technology
The Curriculum
Used
multiple disciplines
• The accessibility and relevance of
information.
• Acknowledgement and acceptance of
multiculturalism and societal norms.

7. Future ImplicationsEducation= Global Future
Open Communication + Knowledge Sharing+ Versatility +Innovation and
Success
What if everyone questioned what was considered the normal?
Would it spark creativity, innovativeness, and positive change? The possibilities could be
endless. To succeed socially, economically, and environmentally, we must collectively yet
productively change how we learn, interact, and measure growth and success.
Is there a magic formula or a perfect mode or model for education and distributing
knowledge? No, but the more times we fail to implement programs or devise a
educational system that is self sustaining, the closer we come to a viable solution.
Society must resist the urge to pledge allegiance to the preconceived assumptions of
what the world needs, who should get it, and how that commodity (i.e. knowledge), is
received or given.

8. Can Global Education Really Be Achieved?
Conceptually, education is open and available to anyone who wants it. Reality,
depicts a very different story. What is necessary to close the gaps in education
and delivery of information to the masses? Is it uniformity or innovativeness in
the design of educational systems and curriculum?

9. What does the ‘Tree of Knowledge’
really represent?
Some would argue that it
depends on the individual
interpreting or evaluating it.
The Proverbial ‘Tree of
Knowledge’ never said how that
knowledge would be acquired or
what methodology would be
used to document or present it.
Ultimately, society and its
inhabitants determines the
source and distribution channel
of knowledge presented in
classrooms, whether it be brick
and mortar or in some online
capacity.