It is anticipated that over the next 15 years, our educational institutions will make the transition to include a larger selection of online classes (Teachout, 2009). According to Teachout (2009), the number of online Colleges and Universities are also expected to increase, making traditional Colleges and Universities as we know them today a thing of the past. Teachout focuses on the benefits of online education to help support his argument. Benefits such as: lower tuition costs, schedule flexibility, the access to an abundance of free web resources, and less redundancies in course content (Teachout, 2009).…
While online classes are a part of many colleges, there is intense debate over whether they should be incorporated into high school education. The advocates of online education key in on the convenience, flexibility, self direction, cost savings, safety, creativity, pacing aspect and access to resources. Those opposed to online classes feel that online education is driven solely by budget cuts and the result is a cheaper education that has less guidance, lacks the social aspect, has accreditation issues and as a result, less beneficial to the students. Others think that blended learning which combines virtual education and face-to-face instruction is the most effective route, but possibly not the most cost effective.…
Thesis Statement: Online education provides students with flexible schedules and the ability to work at their own pace, while a traditional education provides students with the ability to interact with teachers and peer while learning.…
In today’s society we can choose to take online classes or the traditional way in a classroom the two differ in many ways, but the concept of the two are the same the goal is for the student to learn and apply the information given. Each setting has its pros and its cons. Having more than one choice in how to learn is beneficial to each individual because everyone learns in different ways. Some people learn better by themselves without any distractions and others learn better in a group setting. Each person knows which setting is a better fit for them, and which setting would help them be more successful in their classes.…
Online learning is growing rapidly. There are more students choosing to go to school online then there were ten years ago. Student demand is one of the many factors contributing to the growth of online learning. Some students are looking for the opportunities of the convience that online learning offers. Technology has made it possible for teachers and students to ineract thru the internet. Online learning is beneficial to students.…
Education has evolved immensely from its beginnings to present day. Previously, books were the only way of portraying information. This was then presented to the class via an instructor(It was the professors duty to educate the students on the content contained in those books). Over the past decade, however, technology has begun to interfere with how teaching works, in a positive way. Introduction of online classes has only appeared in the past 5 years or so( Online classes were introduced to the education system about 5 years ago and are growing in popularity), . With the quality of online classes progressing (improving) with each passing year, it has come to a point where it (they) can be compared to the traditional classroom setting. Typically, a student goes off to college and sits through an hour long lecture and takes notes and tests periodically. The introduction of online classes has begun (began) morphing this standard of teaching that college students have been accustomed to. Whether or not these online classes are considered useful tools to expand ones education has been on the forefront of debate for some time. The question is not if the online universities are working, but more or less if the quality of the information is preparing students for the world in equal fashion to what a face-to-face university represents.…
Online learning is a relatively new process that enables people to obtain a college degree. New technology has opened the doors to obtaining a college degree through online education programs. Obtaining a degree through an online education program is an alternative option to the traditional educational environment. The online learning environment is allowing more people throughout the world, a new opportunity to obtain a college degree, when they otherwise would not be able to through a traditional college environment. Without the introduction of the online learning environment, many individuals would be limited to traditional education, and in some cases would not be able to obtain a college degree. In addition to offering the option to attend school in an online environment, the programs have expanded. Since the introduction of the online learning environment, the programs have become more available and offer more options for students. There are many different online educational degrees and programs to choose from, and there are many different schools that will have programs which are considered unique to that school. Although online education has become increasingly popular, not all traditional schools offer online education. When considering online education, it is important to consider that not all schools have the same degree options, so it is a good idea to look at the different types of schools available to see which one has a degree program that is right for that individual. With the introduction of the online learning system, it is now possible for someone to be a stay-at-home mom while continuing to receiving an education. In fact, it would be impossible for some parents to continue to receive an education without the online learning environment. While online education is not for everyone, online education can be more convenient than traditional education, because it allows…
The minds of today's youth hold the outcome of the future. So, it is important we give them the best education for them to succeed. As technology becomes a bigger part of everyday life, there has been debate as to if online school or traditional school is better for students. While online school is more convenient, it isn't necessarily the best option. There on many pros and cons on both sides of the argument, as both are good in different ways. However, online school isn't as good as traditional school as students are isolated, they have less guidance from their teachers, and more easily lose motivation to do their schoolwork.…
The thought that online education can save a lot of time and money is what usually attracts schools to the idea. Online education saves schools a lot of money on paper, printers, ink, and writing utensils. All those are replaced by laptops which are personally owned by the students. It also saves the school a lot of time because they no longer have to come up with all the lessons and exams; they are provided for the teachers by the website.…
“Online learning can enable learning to happen in a variety of contexts, locations, and times; it allows for a transformation of curriculum and learning.” - From “Disrupting College; How Disruptive Innovation Can Deliver Quality and Affordability to Post Secondary Education”, a report by The Center for American Progress and the Insight Institute, February 2011. As we have seen, with the development of digital and wireless technologies in the modern world, more and more people are capable of using computers. Hence, that means there are variety of choices in teaching and learning. Instructors are more likely to make it easier for students to get access to resources in many different ways. And online classes with its advantages have become more popular for students in many colleges and universities throughout the United States and internationally as well. More and more students are taking online classes because of what it offers, in term of the convenience, flexibility, lower costs, and better interaction for students.…
Education has undergone significant changes because of the development of information and communication technology over the 21st century (Lin & Jou, 2012:2). As a convenient and inexpensive way to gain knowledge while pursuing higher education, online learning, a form of training or teaching that takes place over the Internet, has been considered as an alternative to traditional classroom learning (Zhang et al, 2004). This essay will argue that even though online learning has benefit such as flexibility which could outweigh traditional learning, traditional classroom learning might still not be entirely replaced. This essay will discuss positive and negative aspects of online and traditional learning in terms of four criteria: flexibility and time management, freedom of speech and deeper learning, interaction and students’ perspectives. In conclusion, the author suggests a blended learning with both advantages of online learning and traditional learning are combined (Paechter & Maier, 2010:296).…
Nowadays with the development of computer medium learning such as webcam, campus and other media teaching method, online education is not only convenient for learners and tutors but often more effective than traditional instruction. For me there are many benefits from studying online as the online education affords the student many unique benefits like flexibility, convenience and accessibility. Depending on the specific program, a student is able to complete assignments and even participate in lectures and class discussions on his or her own time. Moreover; Students learning in an online format also don’t have to worry about expenditure of time and money on a long commute to and from class, like they would if they chose to attend class on campus like traditional students. Moreover; online students receive the same degree as their campus counterparts. However, sometimes students can gain access to on-campus resources and departments more easily than traditional learners.…
First of all, online schools’ biggest advantage is that they can provide a variety of curriculums for students to choose. Even if the type of lessons is not available in their area, they still can study about it through the link of Internet. This benefit solves the problem for learners in rural areas: students there can easily have classes from well-educated teachers about their most interested courses.…
It is well known that online learning as the substitute for traditional teaching has several contributing factors. One of these is that it contributes to institutions. Not so much in making large savings in the construction of infrastructure such as classroom buildings, student accommodation and parking places, but more that it retrench great outlays on teachers' wages (Adler Hellman 2003). Another positive factor is that it is beneficial to learners. It is uncommon to find means of learning that is more efficient and easier to access to knowledge than the way of online learning that allows contact between teachers and students at greater distances without sitting face to face. Consequently, it has more individual flexibility because learners can study at their own pace and avoid situations that require them to spend more time travelling to study (Adler Hellman 2003). What’s more,…
Accessibility. Live and study from anywhere while pursuing education of your choice. Online classes address accessibility issues that some people with limited mobility encounter.…