Online Education Improves Science Scores

With the increase in popularity of STEM, it is no surprise that schools are using many different modes to teach science related subjects. A recent study completed with students in Oregon and Georgia shows that enhancing science education with online content increased test scores for students. Students with a learning disability and ELL students improved science scores by more than 15%.
The online units included lessons and activities that incorporated virtual experiments, interactive content, games, collaboration with peers and videos. The online content used features like voice to text, pop up definitions, the ability for text to be read aloud and captioning for the videos. This online content is a great way to provide accommodations which are helpful to ELL students. Students can rewatch and listen to the material as many times as they need to help them understand. The interactive features help students stay engaged in their learning.
This sounds like a great way to enhance and support lessons taught in the classroom.