Online Learning Vs On Campus Learning
Kortney Pippenger
Online Learning vs On campus Learning
The number of students taking online classes has jumped nearly 96% in the past five years (Sanburn, 2012). Many students are transitioning to a more technology based learning mechanism, than hands on in the classroom. Some students even prefer the hands on learning in the classroom, but it all has to do with a students learning preference. There are many benefits and downfalls to both online classes and learning in the classroom.
On campus classes are preferred by the students who like to take a more hands on approach to learning. On campus classes come with many benefits. Students have direct encounter with other students, and they have the possibility to make and grow friendships. Every time I start a class I have no friends and by the end I feel like I have made a few. Even people in my class that are really shy make at least a friend by the end. Making friends in the classroom helps us form study groups, or a nice school support system. On campus classes also offer teachers on hand to help through any problems or questions. If you do not understand material, you can most often go directly to a teacher’s office to ask questions and resolve your confusion. This helps a student submit work with confidence, and on time. Most on ground campuses also offer access to a school library, or access to a well-informed technology staff. Having a library on campus gives students a quiet place to study, a computer if they do not have one, and access too many books for research. Having access to a well-informed technology staff is beneficial for resolving log-in issues, or computer problems you may have.
Although on campus classes have many benefits, they also have some downfalls. Time schedule for classes and assignments is nonnegotiable. On campus classes have a set time and day where the class will meet and go over material, and it doesn’t matter if you are there are not. Assignments are also always due during the
Online Learning vs On campus Learning
The number of students taking online classes has jumped nearly 96% in the past five years (Sanburn, 2012). Many students are transitioning to a more technology based learning mechanism, than hands on in the classroom. Some students even prefer the hands on learning in the classroom, but it all has to do with a students learning preference. There are many benefits and downfalls to both online classes and learning in the classroom.
On campus classes are preferred by the students who like to take a more hands on approach to learning. On campus classes come with many benefits. Students have direct encounter with other students, and they have the possibility to make and grow friendships. Every time I start a class I have no friends and by the end I feel like I have made a few. Even people in my class that are really shy make at least a friend by the end. Making friends in the classroom helps us form study groups, or a nice school support system. On campus classes also offer teachers on hand to help through any problems or questions. If you do not understand material, you can most often go directly to a teacher’s office to ask questions and resolve your confusion. This helps a student submit work with confidence, and on time. Most on ground campuses also offer access to a school library, or access to a well-informed technology staff. Having a library on campus gives students a quiet place to study, a computer if they do not have one, and access too many books for research. Having access to a well-informed technology staff is beneficial for resolving log-in issues, or computer problems you may have.
Although on campus classes have many benefits, they also have some downfalls. Time schedule for classes and assignments is nonnegotiable. On campus classes have a set time and day where the class will meet and go over material, and it doesn’t matter if you are there are not. Assignments are also always due during the