Sweat dripped onto the paper and a quick sweeping motion distorted freshly written words making them illegible. Whispered curses draw the attention of nearby students. The A/C is broken today and windows are propped open and the rattling of an old fan is making it difficult to make out what the teacher is saying. The sound of one student open-mouth-chewing in the back row is seemingly in rhythm with the nervous tapping of another student nearby. The professors words start to fade into the background and the words on the whiteboard blur out of focus as the minute hand nears the bottom of the hour. The rustling of books being hastily gathered in preparation for the end of class is like a queue and the professor issues nearly inaudible last minute instructions as the bell rings. Traditional classrooms such as this, boast structure and “greater sociality” but online schools are becoming increasingly popular…and for good reason. While the experience offered by traditional and virtual classrooms have differences such as cost, level of convenience, and social interaction, they also share similarities like distractions, student-teacher interaction, peer collaboration, and predetermined timelines. One of the most significant differences between traditional and virtual schools is cost. Student savings are realized in many ways. There is no cost for transportation or office supplies but most significantly, there is not cost of relocation and in the case of students who live with their parents, there is no rent. These are significant savings for those who do not already live near the College or University of their choice. Not only is it cheaper for the student, but there are substantial savings for the school as well. Virtual li... ... middle of paper ... ...pite known benefits, as the world evolves and technology advances, attending traditional class only, may be akin to living in the past. Virtual classrooms, however, take a commitment on the part of the student. Establishing a structured home learning environment and overcoming temptations, takes self-discipline but is paramount for being successful in an online class. References Fredholm, L. (2001, May 15). Pavlov's dog. In Nobelprize.org. Retrieved August 11, 2011, from http://nobelprize.org/educational/medicine/pavlov/readmore.html McFarlane, D. A. (2011). A comparison of organizational structure and pedagogical approach: Online versus face-to-face. Journal of Educators Online, 8, 1-43. Retrieved from http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/EJ917871.pdf Toch, T. (2010). In an era of online learning, schools still matter. Phi Delta Kappan, 91(7), 72-73. Retrieved from
I personally like having online classes. I work a very hectic schedule and it is much easier for me to run to a computer and get my assignments and do my work all at the same time, rather than to travel to and from classes and sit in class for hours at the time. I am disciplined enough to handle independent classes, and I guess in order to do well in a class that is entirely over the internet, you would have to be disciplined.?, (Rice) said one individual who likes taking online classes. Online based classes have many different advantages. One major advantage to taking online classes is the time factor. Taking an online class can allow one to basically ?go to class? on their own time. They do not have to rearrange their schedules to accommodate going to class. One can just set aside a certain amount of time each day or week that fits their schedule; there is no worrying about being late and rushing to get to class on time. If one?s schedule allows 5-9 hours per week to working on course assignments, then online learning has great advantages. Many people who hav...
Technology in classrooms is affecting our culture in great ways. A lot of people who can not go to college at the sites can do classes online. More than three-quarters of America’s colleges and universities now have online classes available. Approximately one in four college graduates, or 23%, have taken an online course. This helps you get the degrees you need at your own time rate. This is helping people get better careers day by day. Technology is not only great for the purpose of people who are out of high school, it’s great for high school students as well. During class time some students tend to fall behind and end up not understanding the subject matter completely. At this point in time with the use of computers that schools and families have students can use the comp...
One of the major advantages of an online degree program is the flexibility it provides to someone working a demanding job, living geographically removed from a college campus, or that simply finds it most convenient for a host of other reasons. These challenges of the modern workforce have in fact been the big driver behind the exponential rise in online degree programs over the past decade. Furthermore, the flexibility provided by an online degree program enables tailoring a program matched to personal learning style and pace.
The Internet helps us to find the current news and information just in a few seconds. Because of the Internet, the educational institution created a new method to learn: via the web. Online education is a little bit different from the traditional education because students and teachers do not meet face-to-face which makes the teachers’ teaching method is mostly by using video. Although online learning is different, students still gain knowledge from it. With the knowledge they learned, they are up-to-date to the current information around the world (Tucker, 2014). The knowledge they have can also help students to finish their formal education and earn a degree after completing their online
Technology is rapidly advancing in the world. People’s everyday lives are being bombarded by technology. Now schools are even being bombarded by technology. Schools are learning to embrace technology for the benefit of the students. One of the new ways schools are using technology is with virtual schools. Virtual, or online, schools are schools were education is learned through the Internet. They provide a different learning environment than the regular “cookie-cutter” classroom, but should there even be virtual schools? The answer to this common question is YES. Virtual schools provide a wide range of benefits for education.
In a K-12 setting, distance learning or traditional learning requires careful planning that must take place in order for the educational process to work for the students. When we look at both forms of education there are still pros and cons to both. Although online learning has made a major impact in the world of education, many people have not accepted this form of education. One of the reason for their concerns is that students cannot get fast answers to their questions about the assignment from the teacher. Another concern is that the students cannot perform effectively in a group collaboration that is taking place online. Also, students may not effectively do their homework from an online program. Lastly, some families do not have the technology at home for online learning.
The education system has gone under many fundamental changes in just the last fifteen years. Technological advances have caused schools to go digital, as it is more practical, and easier to access. As Crawford Kilian states, “Welcome, class of 2014. You're about to enter post-secondary armed with your smartphone and laptop, and every campus is now wireless.” In a system were grading, homework, and tests have slowly made their way onto the digital spectrum students have begun to take advantage of the advances. If a test is online, than there is nothing ...
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
It is a growing trend in today’s society in that the internet is spreading. It is more common for a young child before the age of 10 to use the internet more than an adult beyond the age of 25. [1] The internet and age of computers have enabled students and adults to search for information more efficiently. Everything possible can be found online by just a click of a mouse. It is fast, reliable, and functional in many settings, school for one. Education has taken a turn, online, in adapting to the advances with the internet. Colleges and Universities have taken advantage of their student’s use of online services and have taken school beyond the classroom. Educators are realizing the importance of computer programs, such as Blackboard, to achieve new goals in education.
Online school and classes have major flexibility in many aspects. For example, a student can accomplish their classes from their own home. It also does not necessarily matter the time of day that the student feels to do their work, so the student can make their own schedule. Along with that schedule, the student can choose the pace of the class so they can learn the material to the best of their ability. Also, online schools such as Florida Virtual School (FLVS) may offer more
Today’s generation is like no other. The nation as a whole has completely evolved from past times, with technology being one of the greatest improvements. Traditionally, schooling takes place in a classroom setting, but, with the many modifications in our world’s system, we are able to assimilate more modern means of education, such as online learning. However, with many changes comes differences and requires adjustments. The online learning system has proven to be just as effective as traditional learning, with some minor differences, however, nothing of great significance. A few of those insignificant differences include online learning being convenient, especially for the non-traditional students,
Of course, it is true that online schools tend to cost less than a traditional brick-and-motor institution. Some argue that schools wish to change over to an online format to cut costs and save money. In some people’s eyes it’s all about the money. However even online schools require funding, there is expensive software and equipment that must be kept updated, as well as server fees and payroll for the teachers teaching the course. It is not only cheaper for institutions to run, but is as well, typically cheaper for the students. A student can pay a low as half for a program or course. There are also other areas where one may save. Someone can save money on transportation, living because you don’t need to be near the school to take the course, as well as other small things like childcare. Additionally, schools can save even with the government cutbacks. The average recorded cost of a traditional student is about $8 322, but actual spending can be as high a...
...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.
Education plays a significant role in every one’s future and lives; therefore parents have to ensure that their kids receive proper education.There has always been controversy over which is better: online or traditional classes. While some of the differences between traditional school and online school are the academics, socialization, and structure, the similarities are still evident.
Many people think online education can be more expensive than a traditional school setting. Previous generations did not have the option for online learning experience, so why should we start now? An interesting point about online education is that LeBaron (2010) states, “The largest school in the U.S. is the University of Phoenix Online, with a whopping 380,232 students. That’s over 5x more than the largest public school, Arizona State University, which has 68,064 students” (para. 7). Despite the cost effectiveness, distance education is becoming the educational model of the future.