Page 30 Excellence In Education Lincoln Daily News January 2026 students submit and give them feedback. Students can work at their pace without the distractions they would have in a classroom. The program is also personalized to meet their needs. The article says the curriculum is accredited, so “courses meet national standards and are designed to ensure mastery of core academic subjects.” When it comes to traditional settings, the Learning Corner website says the classrooms are usually teacher centered as the teacher provides instruction and assesses students. The structured curriculum “outlines the topics to be covered, the learning objectives, and the assessment methods.” Teachers in a traditional setting “often base their instruction on the content of the textbooks” which “provide students with information, exercises, and assignments.” The instruction is also teacher led, as “the teacher leads the instruction by presenting information, explaining concepts, and guiding students through the learning process” In looking at some of the differences between online and homeschooling versus traditional schooling, there are several key features. An article titled “Is homeschooling better than traditional schooling?” discusses some of these features. For instance, the article shows that with online and homeschooling, children get a “personal learning experience” they can get through “adaptive learning platforms,” “flexibility in scheduling and environment,” and “focused attention and reduced distractions.” With traditional schooling, children get “structured socialization and diverse perspectives,” plus “access to specialized resources and expertise” and “standardized curriculum and assessment.” Traditional schools are also using online platforms for some of the instruction and assessment. There are some families who have tried both the home school and public school route. Sophia Larimore was in homeschool for many years before attending public school and shares her thoughts on the varied experiences. Larimore started attending public school in eighth grade after being homeschooled for first through seventh grade and immediately noticed many differences.
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MzExODA=