Note writing facilitates the learning process between students and instructors in the online environment. According to Qui, Hewitt, and Brett (2012), class size is one aspect that effects note writing and note reading in the online course environment. Unlike traditional face-to-face classes, online classes are conducted through text and influences the students note writing behavior (Qui et al., 2012). The authors contend that classes too large, create situations in which students are overloaded by having to read more notes and in turn, this affects not only the writing process but the quantity and the quality of writing styles. Students wrote more notes as the classes increased and consequently, the quality of the notes reduced. On the other hand, classes that are too small …show more content…
Online graduate courses consist of heavy reading loads outside of the discussion boards, therefore when classes are larger and more notes are posted, students get overwhelmed. Qui, Hewitt, and Brett, (2012), contends that class size effects the quantity of notes students read; larger classes may have more information to read. Consequently, students will start decreasing the number of notes they read. They may skim some notes or skip them altogether, resulting in missed information. On the other hand, classes that were smaller did not contribute enough notes to read. Additionally, classes too small may not provide enough diversity to the discussion board that is conducive to academic learning. Online learning consists of information exchanged between students and instructors primarily through reading text. Larger classes can hinder integral learning, because students may stop reading notes in its entirety after so many entries. Smaller classes may not provide enough information which can also results in inadequate online learning. Whether classes are too large or too small, class size determines the quantity of notes students
According to Runciman, there are many plausible reasons that students and other people don’t enjoy writing. Evidence, assumptions, and language and tone are the basis for which Runciman makes his argument. Overall, this argument is effective because reliable and well known sources are used in a logical fashion. Also, the assumptions made about the audience are accurate and believable. Runciman used his assumptions wisely when writing his claim and in turn created a compelling, attention capturing argument. The article was written so that students and teachers at any level could understand and easily read it. This argument is interesting, captivating, relevant through its age, and can relate to students and teachers at almost every academic level.
According to the reading, Writing as a Mode of Learning by Janet Emig, knowledge is described as “an act of knowing that enters as a passionate contribution of the person to know what is being known, which is a coefficient that is no mere imperfection but a vital component of a person’s knowledge.” Essentially, knowledge is composed of what a person, association or discourse community knows about what is already known in their area of expertise or fully know what could occur in a certain situation, similar to how a rhetor must prepare and know what rhetorical situations might occur at any moment during their speech or writing. Knowledge is created to prepare for various outcomes and situations as goals are being constructed in a discourse community.
Writing 150 has been a truly enjoyable course for me. While I have always loved language and literature, this class gave me a fresh, new perspective on what it means to be a writer. From the very first class, I was redefining what writing means to me and how I could use it in my life, even if my career path isn’t centered around writing. As the semester comes to a close, I want to share with you which paper was my favorite from this course, how my identity as a writer has changed, and how I will approach future writing tasks with a new and improved writing process.
Shown in the essay, they are worth nothing and teach nothing, ”online courses are perhaps one of the most complete expressions of the denigration of university education (Srigley),” there is no good side of online classes shown. There is nothing to show how online learning is making learning accessible,”work online with no direct support from a faculty member. Digital lectures for live classes with real students? Sounds expensive. How about no lectures, no students, and, best of all, no professor (Srigley).”
In the essay, “Studies Explore Whether the Internet Makes Better Writers” Josh Keller comments on the education of students by exploring positive and negative effects of Internet experiences with writing. Keller is a reporter for The Chronicle of Higher Education which is a job information source for college and university associates. Keller’s examination of internet use reflects students, teachers of English, scholars, and adults of education. Some scholars agree colleges should bring lessons from writing in classrooms, and likewise feel the writing is more connected with the audience. However, others suggest tweets and blog post administers dissatisfactory writing traditions. Some of the reasons
Writing can be a very difficult process for those who do not know how to go about constructing
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“I guess you’re right…” Logan muttered, finally permitting himself to succumb to the sweet, warm embrace of sleep. Remy smiled when he felt Logan’s breathing even out and saw his head hang. “There we go.” He whispered to himself, releasing his hold on the logical side and turning his chair around. He hooked an arm under his legs, the other held onto his back, and he carefully lifted him from his seat. Sleep carried the snoozing side over to his bed, pulled back the covers and gently placed him on said bed. He tugged the soft blankets over Logan’s body, and tucked him in all snuggly and tight. Remy observed Logan for a minute, smiling softly at the look on his face. Logan always looked so peaceful when he was asleep, it was a wonder why he didn’t
On the other hand, some educators say otherwise, they say that texting has an adverse effect on students’ writing and comprehension of formal writing. Students struggle with formal writing because they implement slang and informal styles into their development of sentences when writing an essay, research paper or a literary analysis. A student’s formal writing skill set suffers, as his/her art of texting and using informal writing become stronger in using texting cyber slang methods. The argument of whether or not texting has a positive or negative effect on students reading and writing is a strong concern for educators who are finding ways to maintain teaching students the proper and formal way to write. Ultimately, students’ texting definitely has a negative effect on students’ overall writing skills. Students are currently at a disadvantage when texting throughout the day, implementing the text language within formal writing when tested in the classroom. Research also show that students’ comprehension, reading, and communication skills are at an all-time low as a result of not being able to properly write. Therefore, it may be time to put into place
It is a platform that is devoted to assisting students become better and more confident. Online writing center coaches come in handy because they look at student assignments primarily and provide corrections and recommendations where possibly. This is because of the idea that strong essay development is not only restricted to English classes, rather, it is an essential component that is useful to many college courses. Online writing centers not only helps improve writing skills, but also provides a chance to improve thought development and better development, all of which are important parts of college course work. Consultations by students to their colleagues. The technological advancements in the contemporary world have made it easier to interact with online coaches as well as useful academic material that is available online. With all these, students plan their academic and social activities in advance, and also find time for other additional activities.
Furthermore, some may suggest that online learning is benefiting our students in society. There has been a breakthrough in time and geographical limitations of education via online courses (Ho, 2009). Online education is cost-effective, efficient, and easily accessible (Schmeeckle, 2003). Online classes are used for individual and independent learning in which the student can learn at their own pace (Gonzalez, 2009). Not only is online education beneficial for breaking down barriers, online education has the potential to help students learn material more efficiently. Students are more likely to seek help from their instructors when the material is taught online (Whipp & Lorentz, 2009). Computer use in statistical classes could help decrease math anxiety (Gundy, Morton, Liu, & Kline, 2006). 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 lead to believe that online learning is just as efficient as face-to-face courses (Liebowitz, 2003). With all of the positive aspects of online education, one may wonder why there is any debate as to whether or not online education is beneficial for
Technology has had a negative impact on education by causing distractions during class lectures and assignments. The over use of technology is leading to a loss in communication skills and troubles in reading. The use of technology causes many people to have the temptation for cheating in and out of classrooms, resulting in students not wanting to study. Not every student has the capability of connecting to the internet or have contact to technology. This creates difficulties for those students without connection to the internet to complete online assignments or have accesses to their school’s resources. Also, for online courses, students have to wait for an email response in order to get help or to understand a lecture that the professor is
Our emotions are evident through the work that is submitted and discussions in which students and instructors have with one another. For example, positive emotions can lead to positive results on papers or tests; negative emotions can do just the opposite prompting negative results (Cleveland-Innes & Campbell, 2012). Learning outcomes are a direct result of student’s emotions so instructors and students alike can indeed see the emotion in each other in an online learning environment. In many online institutions, one of the topics discussed is the tone employed when writing in...
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.
The traditional classroom environment, however, is in sharp contrast to the environment that modern students operate in. In the class, text and repetition often take precedence, and the format is mostly a one-size-fits-all one. This presents a disconnect between what is expected of students, and what students are used to.