The misconception of higher education
The Misconception of Higher Education
College will forever convey a certain image in our minds. One of which depicts a large campus with well-manicured grasslands, large antiqued buildings, and the hustle, and bustle of youthful students. As time and technology progresses, this is an image that’s rapidly becoming a thing of the past. More students or adults are considering other alternatives for higher education such as online studies. Unfortunately this new found way of learning comes with major ridicule and speculation. There isn't a difference of the quality in education from a traditional university versus an online institution, although this misconception is believed by many. There is a major misconception behind the disbelief of how effective online learning can be. The most prevalent concern is that this isn’t the norm, and is quite different from what Americans are accustomed too. Society plays a large part in how attending college is viewed as being part of the American dream. This causes the thought of attending an online institution to be unethical. Change and fear of the unknown can be extremely difficult for people to overcome. Prior to the spring of 2000 many Americans had never even heard of online education. The average adult student has a family and works irregular hours making it impossible to attend a traditional university. Characteristic of a typical full time college student who stays in a dorm and is under the age of 22 makes up only 16% (McGinn, Daniel. Newsweek, 2000). Prestigious colleges have no choice but to accommodate by offering online courses. This has become the start of a new tradition and is heavily being incorporated into current education culture.
Although online education may be frowned upon there are many similarities it shares with college. The ultimate goal of the two is to provide students with enriched curriculum that will improve a higher level of achievement and empowerment through knowledge. Online
College will forever convey a certain image in our minds. One of which depicts a large campus with well-manicured grasslands, large antiqued buildings, and the hustle, and bustle of youthful students. As time and technology progresses, this is an image that’s rapidly becoming a thing of the past. More students or adults are considering other alternatives for higher education such as online studies. Unfortunately this new found way of learning comes with major ridicule and speculation. There isn't a difference of the quality in education from a traditional university versus an online institution, although this misconception is believed by many. There is a major misconception behind the disbelief of how effective online learning can be. The most prevalent concern is that this isn’t the norm, and is quite different from what Americans are accustomed too. Society plays a large part in how attending college is viewed as being part of the American dream. This causes the thought of attending an online institution to be unethical. Change and fear of the unknown can be extremely difficult for people to overcome. Prior to the spring of 2000 many Americans had never even heard of online education. The average adult student has a family and works irregular hours making it impossible to attend a traditional university. Characteristic of a typical full time college student who stays in a dorm and is under the age of 22 makes up only 16% (McGinn, Daniel. Newsweek, 2000). Prestigious colleges have no choice but to accommodate by offering online courses. This has become the start of a new tradition and is heavily being incorporated into current education culture.
Although online education may be frowned upon there are many similarities it shares with college. The ultimate goal of the two is to provide students with enriched curriculum that will improve a higher level of achievement and empowerment through knowledge. Online