Either way, what is the college option that best suits our needs? Do we want to take our classes on campus, or will online classes be better for us. With the increase in today’s technology, everything you could ever need to know is out there on the internet. As we get beyond the age of 25, our need for the social interaction of on campus classes becomes less and less. Being able to still work and study for their degree was the main reason for using online classes by 80% of the participants in a 2006 study by O’Lawrence (Park, 2009).
For example, students of traditional class have the responsibility to showup for class to meet attendance requirement (Quality Distance Education at your Fingertips, n.d.). Therefore it is not convenient for full-time workers since they wouldhave difficulties in arranging free time to attend the class. On the other hand, online classallows unlimited number of students learn at the same time, which only requiresconnection to the network for accessing into the virtual class. It is also possible thatstudents from different countries gather in one class. Students can allocate their timeeasily to pursue their studies in virtual classes.
Subdetails b. Supporting details: : Online school also allows the student to work and take care of family, and still get an education on their own time. i. Subdetails: ii. Subdetails II. Second main point: As every traditional school have attendance requirements, so do online schools.
The fact that school is solely done online is the main observation that distinguishes an online school from a public school. A public school is typically located in a building, which is provided by the government. Whereas, with online school, the education does not have a set location. Due to this, some consider it easier to complete assignments in convenience of the student. Going to school where you please versus going to a public location can be considered more comfortable and convenient to most people.
For a person with many other commitments and the ability to self-motivate, online college provides many benefits over a traditional education. But for those who are just looking to pick one or the other, it is a good idea to look at why both methods are the best suit for you. Online courses allow students to attend college wherever they have an internet connection and a computer. This cuts out any commute time along with the associated expenses, such as parking, bus passes and gasoline. This will mold your schedule-login in to your online course at a time that works best for you.
Compare and Contrast of Two Learning Environments Andrew Skupnick Everest University Composition I ENC 1101 Professor Malcolm Campbell December 6, 2012 Abstract Higher education learning environments now have more choices than the conventional brick and mortar schools offered in years past. The learning environment can be a significant choice for persons desiring higher education. Life’s responsibility and financial challenges often deter one’s decision to return to school. The choice of an online learning environment, with attendance at any hour, is fast becoming a primary choice of higher education. The student determines which environment would be the best choice for his or her individual learning style.
THE PROS AND CONS OF TRADITIONAL VS. ONLINE COLLEGE ENGLISH 121: ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 Dr. Melissa Holmberg 25 February 2012 Traditional colleges vs. online colleges have several pros and cons to include the convenience factor and the need for books and supplies. The pros of online college outweigh the cons of traditional college in convenience factor; however the one on one interaction you get with traditional college supplements the learning experience. Online classes are meant to be convenient in the fact that you don’t physically attend class, purchase a new wardrobe or purchase any extra supplies. Traditional courses give you the ability to interact with other students and instructors to help you along your course of study. Travel requirements for traditional and online courses differ in convenience level.
I will explain these three points in my following paragraphs. In some states online school programs are available to residents for free but those programs have not been spread nationwide. Online school cost is almost equal to private school tuition. Even free programs will require you to buy your own computer, books and other supplies that might be offered at no additional cost through a traditional high school. Would you rather buying a pencil and notebook for fewer than fifteen dollars or a laptop for over two hundred dollars?
Compare and Contrast After high school everyone has to make many educational decisions. One choice is how and where to take their classes. Whether college classes are taken online or on-campus, they have similarities and differences that need to be considered. With online classes, you don’t have any instant access to your teacher. Should you need any help or just have a question, it’s difficult to get any personalized help from either the teacher or any student in your class.
Only I think of the ‘luxury’ as being able to step into and attend college classes daily. Many students are denied the privilege to even be accepted to a university based on their income, ability to pay for tuition costs, and time juggling a full time job. While I agree that trade schools and training program degrees may be appropriate for many individuals, I personally think that one obtains a well-rounded education when taking classes in the Liberal Arts and can obtain more ‘real world’ training if laid off from employment and forced to take an unfamiliar job. Many need to be able to continue to provide for themselves, and often a family with no advisement or help from others. I agree again with Ungar on his theory that “it is often difficult to explain the advantages of a liberal-arts education to people from other cultures, where it is common to