Online learning is not as good as face-to-face learning
Face-to-face learning benefits the students greater than online learning. There are different types of online learning such as a class video chat with the teacher or learning through a computer. I have experienced learning through video chat in grade nine. I was in French immersion school and there was no grade 9 teacher, my class was taught by a teacher three hours away over video chat. This was not very easy and I would have preformed better in a face-to-face classroom. Online learning is difficult for many students and has many disadvantages compared to face-to-face learning, students do not learn as considerable as they would in a face-to-face classroom and prefer taking difficult
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Face-to-face learning questions can be answered more in depth and specific, it gives the student a full understanding and answer. When online learning questions may be answered but the teacher’s explanation might be brief or the question may not be understood by the teacher. The answer can be brief and the student may still not understand. Getting feedback from assignment’s is difficult online because again, the teacher does not go as in depth; the student might be told the errors although the time may not be taken to show the student how errors are corrected.
As well as not having the same amount of feedback, online learning does not benefit all types of learners. People learn in many different ways such as: visual, auditory, reading/writing, and kinesthetic. The student may be at a disadvantage depending on what type of learner they are and the class
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Learning online can be difficult because attendance is not required which can make the course very difficult. Students have less motivation to do assignments and keep up with studying because there is no one reminding them due dates and assignments, making it very easy to get behind. To do a course online the student needs to have organizational skills and time management skills in order to keep up with work. These skills are needed to be able to finish assignments on time and have an effective study plan. Not everyone has these skills which makes it very difficult for some people because they think they can just do the work another time although they will end up behind in the
However, when a student takes an online class the student and professor are at a disadvantage of building an interpersonal relationship. For example, a professor is unable to read the nonverbal cues of a struggling student through a computer screen or is unable to tell if a student is experiencing a true emergency. Just as, a student is unable to read their professors nonverbal cues that a particular chapter or assignment is vital to passing the course. I have taken classes on campus and online classes for three semesters now and have learned that regardless of class format a student needs to be dedicated, structured, self-motivated and not afraid to ask questions. A disadvantage of taking an online class is if a web portal is not working properly.
One major similarity between taking an online course and taking a face-to-face course is the content being taught. The style of the class does not affect what material is being given to the class. For example, if Brian is taking Algebra 2 online and Matt is taking the same course with the same textbook in a traditional classroom, they are both learning the same things. For this reason, it is a matter of availability and preference that determines whether a student should take a class online or in person. They are getting the same caliber of learning either way so the decision can be based off of personal preference.
Yet one cannot praise the advantages without taking a look at the possible limitations of Web-based delivery. The authors, (Sunal et al., 2003) stated that Web-based students indicated dissatisfaction with the number of opportunities for interaction with the instructor and other students. (Simonson et al., 2003) concluded that access to technology, paradigm shifts for instructors, bandwidth limitations, and training and technical assistance may hinder course delivery. They (Simonson et al., 2003) reported too, that online courses require students to be motivated, self directed and responsible for their success. Another possible disadvantage with Web-based courses is the potential loss of social relationships and sense of community that exists in traditional face-to-face courses (Hiltz, 1998).
It is easy to let work, family, and other obligations take up all the students time and neglect their course work. • Amount of work involved Many online courses require about double the work. This is because these programs require much more written papers due in shorter time frames. • Time alone
With technology today a course’s complete curriculum can be set up and ready for students to follow with minimal interaction from an instructor. Quality of education presented online may be questioned. This can be due to a revolving set of the same information presented to students each semester with no new studies. Students not being stimulated by assignment cause students to lose interest in having more online time to study the class subject they are learning. Students may lack motivation without mentoring during a class. With the feeling of no teacher in physical form and only via email, a student may feel left alone with a load of stress when learning. Some students may not have patience when contacting an instructor online. This can be when a student waits till the last minute to complete work and needs assistance. Often this will make a student work faster and not produce a better product.
An online course is similar to a traditional course yet it can be slightly more challenging. When taking such a difficult class, a student can be overwhelmed. There are many helpful strategies to make the difficult class less stressful. In "Being Successful in an Online Course" Hawkeye Community College listed and explained some useful ways to succeed in a online class. If a student wants to be successful in an online class, one should have wise time management skills, self motivation, and appropriate online communication.
There are likely going to be struggles when it comes to online school programs. There may be technical problems that might pop up at the beginning of a course or challenges related to a professor who doesn’t have a readily available office or office hours. This may stress some students
Online Learning Students that study online learn by themselves in their own way. They have to complete the assignments and research on their own, forcing them to learn online. Learning may not be as satisfying as face-to-face learning but it has many pros than disadvantages. Online learning is better because you can have a better environment, it is also flexible, and the cost is less. One point in favor is that online education can offer us a good habitat to remain studying and upgrade our study.
Most of the time, a student cannot learn at their own pace of the subject because the teacher has a schedule and other students so that student can easily fall behind or not feel as if they are learning. Also, if a student misses a class due to an illness or some other sort of reason they will get behind in classes, while with online class the student can still work while sick or the class will not move on without them. Some schools do not offer some classes that students wish to take. For example, some schools may not present a language class that the pupil wishes to take but online they have a better chance of being able to take that
Not all students can adapt to virtual learning, as students have to be good readers and the online program may lack the auditory support found in traditional classes. They also must be self-motivated and organized so as to keep track of their work and assignment due dates. Students wishing to take classes that require direct instruction and use of materials not available at home, such as science classes requiring lab work or cooking classes, may have to enroll in classes elsewhere. There has also been some concern “that students who are enrolled full-time in online public schools may suffer from a lack of opportunities for socialization, and consequently may fail to develop important social skills” (Sivin-Kachala & Bialo, 2009, p. 2). There are both pros and cons to virtual learning.
In a study that measured online students’ ability to achieve the same efficiency of course material as face-to-face students, at least 98% of students reported that they had, so one may be led to believe that online learning is just as efficient as face-to-face courses (Liebowitz, 2003).
To build an online course there must be a process; this process needs to incorporate the methods of instructional design and applying these components into an online format. The overall end result is that the student learning outcomes are developed into instructional activities used for learning. Key decisions were made into developing the online design. Part of the process included documentation as to the online design, methods for interactivity, number of contacts with the faculty-member, and methods for online assessment and evaluation. One thing that was important to realize was that developing an online courses was different than developing a traditional face-to-face course. An article written by Nanette Johnson-Curiskis, a faculty member from Minnesota State University has provided some additional cons...
...nditions. Students taking online classes might find it easier to attend family gatherings, traveling, and attended to personal needs. An online class allows the students to work on their own time, to whereas the traditional classes they have to stick with a schedule.
Those who disagree with me think that online learning allows a student to learn at their own pace. Students are able to take the time to understand and figure out problems with the resources that are provided. The convenience of learning in an environment that is conducive to that particular students learning is provided by the student. If the student feels comfortable they are more apt
There are many advantages to online learning, it affects the way people can learn. According to “Effects of Technology on Classrooms and Students”, “students have a greater willingness to write or work on computational skills”. “They say student like the immediate results of having online learning.” Another advantage is that students can learn at their own pace. With learning at their own pace they will be able to actually know the information well. If, they are in a regular classroom setting they may no...