College is a great step in any one’s life, especially when it starts before high school is even over. Yet, there are options when making this leap and two common ones are online classes, and college in school (CIS). There are many differences, as well as similarities when it comes to the two. Of course the most obvious thing that makes these two alike is that they are both college class options. Plus each gives the student the chance to get a degree before graduating high school. Still, after taking both types of classes I have found online to be the best option. In my mind, there are many advantages to online over CIS. For one, the tests and quizzes are graded immediately by the computer, so the student knows right away what the grade was on the assessment. Where if it was a normal college/high school setting they would have to wait to get their grade and stress about it, for who knows how long, where with online they would’ve already known. In contrast, if there happens to be an issue with the grade on the assessment or even daily work the student has limited access to the instructor. CIS if there is a problem it can be discussed easily with the teacher, and smoothed over face to face. Where in online if there is an issue the only option is to either email, or possibly call the instructor, yet if the student has computer problems, such as it crashing, dyeing etc. email is out of the question and typically the teachers phone number is also on the site. Although there is this minor bump in the road when it comes to online, it can easily be over looked by another one of online’s advantages and that is flexibility. The scheduling aspect of online is what I find to be the best part, because the courses are designed to fit around... ... middle of paper ... ...sections, look up what they need to, take notes, and ask others about the assignment. All to ensure clarity of the assignment before even starting it. Along with still being able to contact and work with other students all from the comfort of their own home, office, hotel room etc. In conclusion online courses are the best option for any student. The advantages of having a flexible schedule, being able to learn at a desired pace, along with having the option to work wherever is comfortable. Out do any disadvantage that can be discussed. So when it comes anyone’s time to make the leap into to taking college classes all I can say is choose wisely. Works Cited Snyder, Tom, President of Ivy Tech Community College “The Benefits of Online Learning” Huffington Post. 30 January 2013 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tom-snyder/the- benefits-of-online-le_b_2573991.html
College is a wonderful thing for anyone to experience. It is an opportunity for yourself to not only taking the steps you need for a future career, but you will learn so much about who you are. You will make new friends and you will be exposed to some many new things. Everyone has a right to education and to create a desired future for themselves. Picking the right college can be tricky, but it is not impossible. There can be so many colleges that you like, yet there is only one that is meant for you. It is important to reflect on the pros and cons, considering the fact that you will might even be living there. These years of your life should be the best years of your life, so you want to make sure you find a place that you know will fulfill your hopes and dreams.
...colleges. Because of online courses, students save time and money in pursuing their degree. Also, students get to balance school and other commitments in taking online courses. Lastly, because students get more engaged and comfortable in taking online courses, online classes should be offered in more colleges.
I am currently enrolled in two online courses and ultimately, at the end of this summer session, I hope to finish the classes with passing grades to complete both high school and college credits. Additionally, I would be able to free up time in college to pursue different interests and find new passions, which would be beneficial in choosing a career path. My summer days typically consist of doing nothing meaningful. Therefore, taking these college classes is a proper use of my time.
Continuing a person’s education often involves many choices. Going to college can be a life changing result. Some students have to decide the benefits of going to a traditional campus or enrolling an online campus program. The traditional campus allows students to travel to campus or to stay on the dormitory while attending the college. The online college program allows a student to take courses online.
School has been in our lives for the longest time and it has always been a positive experience. It sets students on a path to achieve their education goal and stepping stones to a career! Now with all the advancements in life, students have the opportunity to do online classes. This is useful if the pupil is not able to attend school or their school does not offer some classes that they would like to take. Experiencing both of these ways of schooling, I have an understanding of the differences between the two. The major differences between online school and traditional school are the flexibility opportunities, the communication with the teachers, and the time management/discipline from the learner.
Some people may disagree with the idea of doing school online because of the constant worry that the student is cheating. The student has a lot of new freedom such as when to get their work done and they can’t abuse it. The student needs
Before the usage of online courses students had to physically attend classes. Some college students are busy with their lives because they have a family to take care of or they have to work to pay off their house bills. That means that some people might not have time for education even if they really need it, so that’s why online courses can be a life saver. Online courses since students do not have to physically be there they can just complete their college courses easily at home. Taking online courses is great because it has a flexible hours and the student can even do their work while they are at home. It helps a lot of students that have transportation problems, students with a family to take care of, or students with kids. The most demanding part on online courses is course and time commitments. Those two are very demanding for online courses because some students might not be capable of doing this that’s why some schools suggested taking a test for those who are worthy of taking online courses. Some students are asking is online class better than the physical classes? The answer is not necessarily. There are two different types of learning and one is the traditional class taught in a classroom and one is an online course getting thought through Blackboard. Former students are thought with the regular class basis or they will miss lecture, but in an online class there are no drawbacks in this situation because students can attend whenever they want and complete their homework in a certain date. The disadvantages of this are that students have too much freedom. By removing the sense that a student is inside class online courses tends to remove the fact that the student are under pressure. As a result some students will forget about their readings, and some might fail their quiz. The other difference between the tradition classes and online classes is that they are far less forgiving when it comes to
It's no secret that choosing the right college major will be an important decision students make during their academic lives. And with tough economic times and enormous amounts of debt to deal with, students have never been more worried about which major to choose, and it seems like college-related pressure has never been greater. Though economic realities can be discouraging, student decisions regarding which major to choose usually should not be affected by economic conditions. What students will need to consider is what they are interested in, what field of study they would succeed in, and their debt situation. They should also remember that there will many careers available to them regardless of their major.
One of the things that attracts many students to online school is the fact that they can do their schooling at their own pace whether it be the fact that they work odd hours and maybe doing their class at 8 o’clock is more doable or that they work faster than most people and online school gives them ability to move as fast or as slow as they learn instead of staying at the pace that their class is set at. Learning at a personal pace is actually more beneficial to students, according to the Department of Education’s study that was done in 2009, students in online courses scored slightly higher on exams, and on average, they fared better than traditional students. Another great thing about online schooling is that it is more comfortable than traditional schooling. For traditional schooling the student needs to wake up and physically go to a school whereas a student in online school can log onto their lap top and do school in their pajamas and wouldn’t matter because they are by themselves. So comfort wise online schooling definitely wins, hands
College in school is superior than online school because a student is able to have one on one time with teachers. Students are able to interact with classmates much greater in school than they would online. Also because people can take what someone said online and get a different meaning from it. CIS gets students more prepared for life than any online class ever will.
Situated at the intersection of career development, individual characteristics, socio-economic and cultural contexts, university choice is a complex process with multiple stakeholders and layers of factors interconnected. College choice is defined throughout the literature as the process of selecting from a set of options the higher education institution (HEI) to whom one will enroll.
In life people are asked to make decisions that could potentially affect them for the rest of their time on earth. Decisions affect every part of you mentally, emotionally, and physically. A major time in a life to make decisions is senior year of high school. Students not only have to worry about making the grades and keeping up with the extracurricular activities, they have to worry about college. College is a stressful topic for almost any senior in high school. The decisions the students make now could be life changing. Major decisions can affect a life in numerous ways, but a decision that helps decide the outcome of a life career is choosing the college right for you.
When students are deciding on where to go to college, they have the option of choosing between online classes and the traditional classroom classes. Today, some students are finding it much easier to maintain a job, family and start a college career, all by taking online classes. Although some students still prefer to stick with the traditional classroom classes, they still have the option to take online classes. Both online and the traditional classes will provide the educational requirements needed to obtain a college degree and opportunities in the work field. Although the online classes offer just as much as the traditional classes, they are completely different when it comes to teaching methods, course material and time.
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...