In conclusion, I believe that virtual education can be a beneficial option for our future. With the correct formula, this is something that can be around for a long time. It is an option to our public school system for students who prefer learning online. I believe that this is not something that is going to slowly diminish over the years. I believe the exact opposite. I believe that virtual education is going to start growing, we just need to take the right precautions to make sure it grows into something great. I hope that course management systems will be organized and have a top notch web developer. This is the only way that they will be successful. 



I found a follow up article about the proposal for the virtual school in Maine. They met their quota for this project and it has begun. 

"Instead, these students will attend school in the comfort of their own homes as the first class of Maine Connections Academy, the state’s first free virtual public charter school."

I am very happy that this project was approved because it will be great to see how it works and affects the community. I like the management of this system because it allows students to work at their own pace, complete school online, but also get to meet with teachers in person if necessary. This is an incredible opportunity and when I am a parent I will look into it. 



http://leader.mainelymediallc.com/news/2014-07-25/In_the_News/Virtual_school_prepares_for_opening.html