“Learning is most effective when it’s personalised; it means something to the learner. That happens when people feel they are participants and investors in their own learning, shaping what and how they learn, and able to articulate its value to them.” — Leadbeater, Charles, “What’s next? 21 Ideas for 21st Century Learning”
Online learning can offer new and exciting ways to deliver curriculum. Take a look at this TED talk, where Sir Ken Robinson speaks about changing our standard education systems to more personalized learning and creating an environment where kids’ natural talents can flourish.
http://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_bring_on_the_revolution.html