From Researching Virtual Initiatives in Education
The Cyber Home Learning System (CHLS) is the nationwide online learning initiative of the South Korean Ministry of Education. The Cyber Home Learning System was developed in 2004 with three key objectives:
- first to reduce the education divide,
- second to reduce private tutoring expenses,
- third to enhance the quality of public education.
In 2005-6 there were over 1.5million participating students supported by over 6,000 cyber teachers.
Further information
CHLS is based on a suite of four major services
- customized learning using content for self motivated study,
- Q&A service with cyber teachers,
- assessment of academic performance
- career counseling service for school applications.
References
- The National Innovation Model: Korea's Cyber Home Learning System
- Analysis on the Effectiveness of Cyber Home Learning System