The Washington Post has an interesting article about the benefits of online learning.  Essentially, the author maintains that students' educational needs should be met in the same fashion that their culture exists- online.  While Obama and his education secretary, Duncan, work and rework education legislation to raise standards and their outcomes, the author argues that true change will not occur until the delivery method (ie traditional classroom or online learning) is altered. So, are our students really recieving an analog education in a digital world?  I would agrue that they are not.  What they are recieving is a balanced education that offers both time in cyberspace and paper and pencil-planet earth.  Educators strive to make their lessons culturally relevant.  They do this by incorporating technology, where appropriate, and encouraging students to use the latest advancements to apply what they have learned. While I think that online learning is an incredibly effective and useful tool for the older, more disciplined student, I believe that traditional classroom time is essential to the young student.  Secondary, Post-secondary, and professional students have developed the responsibility and organizational skills necessary to take advantage of online learning.  What's more, schools don't just provide teaching- some students also recieve basic necessities like two meals a day and adult leadership and guidance.  How can you get that online?