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human
What do you see as some of the benefits of having children homeschooled?
gpt
*relaxed posture* The biggest being the problem with bullying and all the peer pressures
human
I definitely agree! I think one negative consequence of homeschooling is it does not provide easy access for a child to develop social skills with their peers. 
gpt
I sort of agree with you there but there are ways to overcome that like boy/girl scouts; 4 H or sports
human
That could be beneficial, however, that would require a child to be interested in those fields. Simple things like knowing how to share, follow directions, and communicate with other kids are taught in kindergarten and gets gain that experience with interacting with their peers. 
gpt
They can also socialize with other kids in the neighborhood
human
That could also be a possibility! I've heard about adolescents becoming homeschooled because they have intense anxiety; but I def don't think it should be for kids who just don't want to wake up early and go to school. 
gpt
*laughs* I think education is going to more virtual in the future as a way to save money
human
In what ways do you see it saving money?
gpt
Facilities would not have to be built; classrooms are remote
human
That is true, but it would require that children have the necessary resources for being able to be successful in the remote program (e.g., computers, books, etc.)
gpt
Computers and tablets are already saving schools and students money over textbooks
human
I can definetly see that occurring in your high SES schools, but low SES schools have trouble gaining access to your most basic resources. I think the education system should focus more on enhancing their curriculum to allow kids to be successful prior to thinking about ways they can cut down on money.
gpt
Agreed but the method of delivery is important too and not all students need it delivered in a traditional setting in a classroom
human
What are some ways outside a traditional classroom that you think students can learn?
gpt
The virtual classroom is being used in college and in vocational settings as well so I think High Schools can do it too
human
Yup! In Florida there is something called 'virtual PE' which is a pretty interesting altnerative to students taking a class in the gym. 
gpt
Do you know more about it?  That is one class I have seen in a virtual setting before
human
From my understanding in the virtual PE class students have to record and upload videos of them doing specific exercises that they learn in their online modules. I believe they also learn about nutrition through the course. 
gpt
The VR goggles might be of benefit for those classes too