Traditional Classroom: An Argument Against The Move To Online Classes

In the article, In Defense of the Traditional Classroom: An Argument Against the Move to Online Classes, written by Nicole Smith, she explores the benefits of traditional classroom learning verses online learning, focusing on the disadvantages of online learning. The argument Smith presents is a strong inductive argument as she provides the disadvantages to online learning. Through Smiths research the disadvantages of online learning outweigh traditional learning to such an extent that online learning would not be beneficial to both the students and the teachers.

Issue: How the elimination of traditional K-12 classroom for online classes could be a mistake for both students and teachers.

Premise: Eliminated of traditional K-12 classroom lowers the social communication and

Although online classrooms are convenient for most, there are drawbacks to this type of learning. Online classroom learning lacks the ability for individuals, students and teachers alike to personalize, communicate, debate and learn from each other. This can have a negative impact on both social and educational needs of the students. The elimination of traditional K-12 classroom learning is valuable to both students and teachers, therefore, the removal of such interaction would be felt by both parties. The argument of traditional vs. online classroom learning presents negative impacts for both teachers and students alike, such as the loss of interaction and socialization between students and their teachers. The teacher’s ability to quickly respond to student’s questions during online learning when performing research, requesting assistance for technical reasons or asking for feedback can be an issue when a response is needed. The response often times is received twenty four to forty eight hours later. This alone can prevent the student from completing work until a response has been