An interesting article appeared in this mornings papers regarding the growing phenomenon of cyber schools. As ExamVillage launches in Ireland hoping to replicate the success of Megastudy in Korea, one must wonder what the potential would hold for cyber schools in the future.  A number of tutors for Megastudy have made in excess of $1 million per year with the highest earner pocketing a cool $8 million for his years work. These teachers really are the celebrities of the teaching world in Korea and dwarf the $40k earnings of those in normal schools.

I love the idea as a supporting tool for students. However I still believe school is more about a social education than what you’ll learn in books and classrooms. If ’home schooling’ in this sense returns it will increase the role of the parent in deciding a childs interests. School allows students to debate, try and ditch various activities until they find the ones that suit them most. And this is why I can never see a cyber school replace the existing system.

I’ve joined Exam Village to find out more and this certainly won’t be the last time I speak about this issue. That  being said, have a look at my following post for the latest way to get Business grinds from yours truly. State that you’ve read the blog and you’ll get the special price too!