K-12 Online Learning, My Experiences

K-12 Online learning is already happening in my district, but only  recently in the high school dual-enrollment programs.  The dual-enrollment programs have to do with allowing high school students to take needed courses of study in the regular high school curriculum in the high school, and also; in a community college, where they are able to take courses working towards their first two years of college. The community college that my district has the dual-enrollment relationship with recently announced offering online courses to students who enroll in the program.  Clearly, online learning is growing, as this looks like a blended, or hybrid form of online learning; where students go face to face at the high school, and online with the community college.   I think this is an excellent idea for high school students, as it could motivate those who want to work a little harder and move along a little quicker towards their goals.  I was once offered a dual-enrollment position at a community college, but had to decline because I had already accepted a position with my current district in an alternative high school program. Of course, that was before the community college started offering online courses to the high school students.   I really hate that I missed that opportunity, but I am that person who, when I make a commitment, I like to see it through.  Hopefully, I will be able to participate in one of the dual-enrollment online programs in the future.
My district doesn't really offer a true online learning program at this time.  However, I  truly believe that I am in the right kind of preparation for the future, and will eventually be able to utilize most of what this program has taught me, either where I now work, or in another capacity in the district.  I believe that it is just a matter of time before my district begins to offer more online programs to students of varying grades, particularly a blended format, starting at middle school and higher.  In doing so, they will need more staff who understand how to merge pedagogy and technology together to form wholesome K-12 online curricular that positively impact student learning. I am very optimistic about the future of online teaching.