Traditional Vs Online Education More Similarities Than Differences
Traditional vs Online Education, More Similarities Than Differences
Angelia Hunter
COM/170
August 3, 2014
Eva Harvey
There are more similarities between traditional and online schools than most people realize. Eighteen years ago at a local community college, the core classes were offered from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. A schedule for the recent high school graduate in mind, whose only responsibility would be to attend school, most likely would not work for most employed adults. When a decision to return to school is made, some may fear not being able to locate a program that will fit an already busy schedule. If one is not opposed to a little bit of research, he or she might find that schools have changed dramatically. Today there are many avenues that lead to a degree, but the student's preference ultimately determines the final decision. A quality education can be received at home or in a classroom because of the learning environment, available resources, and personal responsibility of students.
Many adults are returning to school to get their degrees; whether it be to advance in their current career, get an advantage in the job market or to make a career change altogether, learning environments have changed in order to accommodate the increase of nontraditional students.
The National Center for Education Statistics defines a non-traditional student as a student meeting at least one of the following characteristics: delayed enrollment into postsecondary education, attends college part-time, works full time, is financially independent for financial aid purposes, has dependents other than a spouse, is a single parent, or does not have a high school diploma. (Pelletier, 2010)
Classes taught in a traditional school have a set schedule that everyone must adhere to. Many schools have programs that specifically cater to working adults. Shorter school weeks, with classes on fewer days and accelerated programs, both are designed to assist
Angelia Hunter
COM/170
August 3, 2014
Eva Harvey
There are more similarities between traditional and online schools than most people realize. Eighteen years ago at a local community college, the core classes were offered from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. A schedule for the recent high school graduate in mind, whose only responsibility would be to attend school, most likely would not work for most employed adults. When a decision to return to school is made, some may fear not being able to locate a program that will fit an already busy schedule. If one is not opposed to a little bit of research, he or she might find that schools have changed dramatically. Today there are many avenues that lead to a degree, but the student's preference ultimately determines the final decision. A quality education can be received at home or in a classroom because of the learning environment, available resources, and personal responsibility of students.
Many adults are returning to school to get their degrees; whether it be to advance in their current career, get an advantage in the job market or to make a career change altogether, learning environments have changed in order to accommodate the increase of nontraditional students.
The National Center for Education Statistics defines a non-traditional student as a student meeting at least one of the following characteristics: delayed enrollment into postsecondary education, attends college part-time, works full time, is financially independent for financial aid purposes, has dependents other than a spouse, is a single parent, or does not have a high school diploma. (Pelletier, 2010)
Classes taught in a traditional school have a set schedule that everyone must adhere to. Many schools have programs that specifically cater to working adults. Shorter school weeks, with classes on fewer days and accelerated programs, both are designed to assist