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
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Online learning verses Traditional learning Coming up with the most suitable way to have classes is one thing that is blocked by many problems. As it has always been the case‚ many people prefer having their classes in the traditional way to taking online classes. However‚ online classes seem to overweigh traditional classes in many ways such as; time management‚ availability of resources and also the fact that one can take an online class easily while doing a job at the same time. The option
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Online Learning Amongst the blessings of technology in the modern age is the ability to receive an education hundreds or thousands of miles away from a classroom in a convenient and efficient manner. A vast majority of universities offer open distance learning for students all around the world which‚ on the surface‚ seems like a great opportunity to receive an education without the hassle of dealing with overflowing parking lots‚ rushing to classes‚ or fitting classes into the current work schedule
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Teaching and Learning Online Communication‚ Community‚ and Assessment A Handbook for UMass Faculty Editors: Mya Poe‚ Research Associate for Assessment Mar tha L. A. Stassen Director of Assessment Office of Academic Planning and Assessment University of Massachusetts Amherst This handbook is a joint project of the Center for Teaching‚ Office of Academic Planning and Assessment‚ the Center for Computer-Based Instructional Technology‚ and Continuing Education. Publication was supported
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Tips and Strategies for the Online Learner Walden University NURS- 6001 Tips and Strategies for the Online Learner I am quickly finding out that becoming a successful online learner is an acquired skill. It is most definitely a lot more challenging than I expected. In today’s world‚ flexibility and convenience of online learning tend to be attractive to students. “Flexible class schedules mean you can participate when it’s convenient for you‚ within an assigned period” (Walden University‚ 2014)
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Classroom and Online Learning Abstract Even though Classroom learning is hard Online learning is better than having to go to a classroom because there have been a lot of people who have been successful after graduating from an online college and online learning is more flexible than going to a regular classroom. Classroom and Online Learning There has been a debate in recent years if online-schooling is better than being in a classroom setting. Both can have their advantages and disadvantages
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areas of my learning styles and try to implement it into my daily routine. The importance of knowing what my strengths and weaknesses are is valuable because having an understanding of what techniques work for me is the foundation to learning and it helps me remember and learn more so that I may use my knowledge more actively as well as allows me to take advantage of what I am good at and improve what I know I need to work on. It is very important to learn and embrace your learning techniques because
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The Essential Guide to Online Learning provides information on assisting online students with options to allow for a successful learning experience. Below are some strategies that I feel can be beneficial as a student. Planning- The pre-reading strategy can be a great asset as an online student. It can allow for you to prepare for assignments in a timely manner. As an online learner‚ planning ahead prevents stress that can happen when waiting until the due date of a project to read and it gives
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The Value of Online Learning The nursing profession today is increasingly seeing staffing shortages. Online learning and distance education is a way that colleges have tried to fix the problem. The online programs available today offer working adults the opportunity to advance their degree while still maintaining their current job. The value of online education has increased amongst nurses who want to advance their profession that is constantly moving towards advanced technologies. One of the
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Kolb (1984)‚ in introducing the idea of the experiential learning cycle and of learning styles‚ defines learning as the process whereby "knowledge is created through the transformation of expertise". He suggests that ideas are not fixed but are formed and modified through current and past experiences. His learning cycle consists of four stages; completing each stage is important to improve learning in the next stage : Active Experimentation (The learner actively uses the theories formed and also
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