Online vs Traditional Education
Online versus Traditional Education
COM/170
March 10, 2014
Teresa Purcell
Online versus Traditional Education
Most people believe that online education is easy. People believe that students are just sitting in front of the computer; they can switch tabs and enjoy social media, listen to music and speak on the phone while attending their class online. Reality is that online education requires time management, discipline, and the same responsibilities that a traditional education does.
Online college and traditional classes require that students have excellent time management. Traditional classes allow students to have the freedom of managing their time differently compared to online students. Online schools have more structured time lines as to when participation must be completed. Online schools and traditional schools measure and grade their students participation and commitment. In traditional classrooms students voluntarily participate in class discussions, students are required to participate for a minimum of three times per class period. Traditional students attend class one day a week and manage their time differently compared to online students. Online students also have a minimum requirement of participation per week, and they are required to attend online forum classes for a minimum of three times a week. Online students are required to participate on discussion boards with other students, with a minimum posting participation of eight times a week. Therefore, online students have a wider perspective of opinions including people that may struggle compared to traditional environment. Online students must be able to manage their time for participation and also to continue with full time jobs and family duties. Online students have the flexibility of participating remotely from their work at lunchtime and even if they are on vacation. Online school students can set time to continue their class instead of having to take time off from
COM/170
March 10, 2014
Teresa Purcell
Online versus Traditional Education
Most people believe that online education is easy. People believe that students are just sitting in front of the computer; they can switch tabs and enjoy social media, listen to music and speak on the phone while attending their class online. Reality is that online education requires time management, discipline, and the same responsibilities that a traditional education does.
Online college and traditional classes require that students have excellent time management. Traditional classes allow students to have the freedom of managing their time differently compared to online students. Online schools have more structured time lines as to when participation must be completed. Online schools and traditional schools measure and grade their students participation and commitment. In traditional classrooms students voluntarily participate in class discussions, students are required to participate for a minimum of three times per class period. Traditional students attend class one day a week and manage their time differently compared to online students. Online students also have a minimum requirement of participation per week, and they are required to attend online forum classes for a minimum of three times a week. Online students are required to participate on discussion boards with other students, with a minimum posting participation of eight times a week. Therefore, online students have a wider perspective of opinions including people that may struggle compared to traditional environment. Online students must be able to manage their time for participation and also to continue with full time jobs and family duties. Online students have the flexibility of participating remotely from their work at lunchtime and even if they are on vacation. Online school students can set time to continue their class instead of having to take time off from
References: Morgan, K. (n.d.). Compare and Contrast Online Vs. Classroom Instruction. Retrieved from http://education.seattlepi.com/compare-contrast-online-vs-classroom-instruction-1757.html What Are the Differences Between Online and Traditional Education?. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://educationportal.com/articles/What_are_the_Differences_Between_Online_and_Traditional_Education.html