Compare and Contrast of Two Learning Environments

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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. Compare and Contrast of Two Learning Environments 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 10% growth rate for online enrollments far exceeds the 2% growth in the overall higher education student population” (The Sloan Consortium, 2011). The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast online and classroom learning environments; therefore, allowing the reader to determine which environment would be the best choice for his or her individual learning style. The traditional classroom learning environment promotes face to face learning between the student and the educator. The online learning environment uses electronic communication to support the student’s learning and communication. One major difference between classroom and online

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