Pros and Cons of Online Versus Traditional Learning
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12/08/2013
Jaqueline O’Neill
Pros and Cons of Online Versus Traditional Learning Higher education is a big step in a person’s life. There are many decisions that need to be thought out and made. Education is something which is very important in a person’s life and career choices. Whether one chooses to get his or her education on the Internet or through the traditional fashion should be based on that person’s general needs. There are pros and cons to each method of furthering ones education. Following are a few positive and negative sides of each one, which should be considered before taking this big step. If someone has a busy life with family, work, and other responsibilities, online education might be the suitable option for him or her. Online classes are more flexible than traditional classes. There are no set times for one to study or take quizzes, although there are assignments that are due on a given date. The student can do this at his or her convenience. Taking online classes is also something that would work well for the individual who would otherwise be uncomfortable in a traditional class setting. Although there are still discussions and participation involved with Internet learning, someone who might feel uncomfortable in an on campus classroom answering and asking questions in front of classmates or the instructor would feel more comfortable participating with the classmates and instructors in an online setting. Since there are many different methods of learning for individuals such as auditory, kinesthetic, and many other ways, online learning is of great benefit. This allows the student to learn by whichever method works best for him or her.
This is something that would be virtually impossible in a traditional classroom setting. On the flipside, online classes require students to develop good time management skills and self-discipline. It is necessary for students to divide their
12/08/2013
Jaqueline O’Neill
Pros and Cons of Online Versus Traditional Learning Higher education is a big step in a person’s life. There are many decisions that need to be thought out and made. Education is something which is very important in a person’s life and career choices. Whether one chooses to get his or her education on the Internet or through the traditional fashion should be based on that person’s general needs. There are pros and cons to each method of furthering ones education. Following are a few positive and negative sides of each one, which should be considered before taking this big step. If someone has a busy life with family, work, and other responsibilities, online education might be the suitable option for him or her. Online classes are more flexible than traditional classes. There are no set times for one to study or take quizzes, although there are assignments that are due on a given date. The student can do this at his or her convenience. Taking online classes is also something that would work well for the individual who would otherwise be uncomfortable in a traditional class setting. Although there are still discussions and participation involved with Internet learning, someone who might feel uncomfortable in an on campus classroom answering and asking questions in front of classmates or the instructor would feel more comfortable participating with the classmates and instructors in an online setting. Since there are many different methods of learning for individuals such as auditory, kinesthetic, and many other ways, online learning is of great benefit. This allows the student to learn by whichever method works best for him or her.
This is something that would be virtually impossible in a traditional classroom setting. On the flipside, online classes require students to develop good time management skills and self-discipline. It is necessary for students to divide their