Outline of Term Paper
(One side opinion)
Topic: Face to face versus online learning
1. INTRODUCTION
a) Definition
i) Online learning is a method of study for an internationally recognised qualification without attending classes in campus. ii) Traditional education is defined as teacher-centered delivery of instruction to classes of students who are the receivers of information (Julie Alice Huson, 2011) iii) Online learning shares a lot of similarities with “analogue” learning and exhibits many unique qualities that learners and instructors must navigate to be successful. (Andrew Heikkila, 2017)
b) Development of learning
i) Education is becoming more and more important in human life that has shaped many generations for years until present.
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It has increased concern for the higher education institutions. (Dr. Steven Stack, 2015)
c) Position on the stand: We strongly agree with the statement that said face-to-face learning is better than online learning
d) Thesis statement: This paper will cover the argument about the ways of learning is better between online learning and face-to-face learning.
2. BODY
a) Introduction
i) Online learning has a greatest influence in education. (Stephanie Norman, 2016)
• An enormous change in the system thus provides great opportunities for everyone who wants to learn something. (Stephanie Norman, 2016)
• Online learning not only learns theory and concept, but also improves learning via web-based tools and technologies in online education.
• The revolutionary changes in the nature of higher education from face-to-face courses to online and hybrid courses using technology devices. (Starr Roxanne Hiltz et al., 2005)
b) Supporting points and position on the traditional learning
i) First supporting point: Face-to-face learning promotes verbal communication and interaction between peers and instructor. (Shanna Smith Jaggers,
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• Online learning allows students to access anytime and anywhere they wish in their own pace (Ningning Shi, et al 2011）
• However, self-pace needs a lot of dedication and hard work.
• In traditional classroom, direct learning and taking notes from lectures only compared to online classes that requires more reading and completing more assignments.
• Cooperative activities, group work and immediate replies to questions are important as some students need constant reassurance whether they on the right track to keep them moving. (Carmen Paduraru, 2010) ii) Second opposing point: Online learning not really helps in developing a better time management.
• Some students who have low self- disciplined and motivation tends to have a lower concentration during online lectures
• Lack of supervision which finally leads to procrastination.
• Students nowadays are easily distracted by social media and cellphones and they may spend time chatting, updating own news feed and following someone on Instagram, Facebook or
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).
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Lansford, L. (2009). Online classes can save schools money; expand learning time for k-12 students. Retrieved from http://news.ufl.edu/2009/05/18/online-learning/
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