...The Art of Learning Online versus On-Campus Kathryn Berry Everest University ENC1101-48 In my essay I will discuss the differences in what is expected of a student enrolled in an online course and a traditional student, how every person learns in a different way, and therefore would more actively learn in a certain environment, finances, schedule, and I will briefly discuss the job market for graduates. For me, online learning is an easier way for me to accomplish my educational goals because of my personal obligations. There are many aspects to consider when comparing on-campus learning and online learning. According to a paper entitled “Traditional vs. Online Degrees,” “To compare an online student to a traditional student is like trying to compare apples and oranges” (Sakurai, 2002) . A traditional student has a teacher in front of him/her lecturing, answering questions, and encouraging him/her. An online student receives weekly assignments. Included, are the literature, PowerPoint presentations, and or videos about what they are learning, then a list of homework to get done. In order for online students to get help, they have to write an email or call their instructor on the one day they are available. Because of these differences, it seems that online education would be more difficult, but that is not always the case. A student who has a hard time focusing on homework would not be well suited for an online education because all of the work is done at home. Unfortunately...
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...individual anyone could be. While direct and indirect learning are seen as effective solutions to gaining higher education, they differ in social interaction, hands-on learning, and organized scheduling. Many online and traditional students still work as professionals with full-time jobs. They’re parents with the responsibility of taking care of a family, live in the country or isolated counties, or happen to be retirees attempting to further their education or aspiring students who simply cannot afford to make the transition to attend college classes on campus so the online setting is the closest form of traditional education virtually possible for them to pursue a higher form of education. To make this determination, it is important to first evaluate whether or not patience, means and ability to pursue a degree of choice from a traditional institution as opposed to an online setting is possible. The computer-generated classroom is a key contributor to the educational community, causing establishments to begin practicing the same online prototypical as a form of training technical specialists in both private and public universities. Online students must possess the qualities to remain focused and self-motivated without the typical person-to-person interaction with classmates or instructors. However, an online learner as well as traditional learners must possess unique characteristics needed to excel outside of a traditional setting and inside the classroom. Social interactions...
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...Online vs Traditional Campus Degree English Composition ENG 121 Online vs Traditional Campus Degree Adults looking to return to school to obtain a degree have many things to consider. Two main items to think about are online learning VS traditional on campus classes. Although both of these are alike in many ways, there are advantages and disadvantages to each one. It helps when making this decision to look at all the pros and cons. By doing this it will aid the perspective student in making a final decision. The first thing a perspective student should do is look at the common ground that either online learning and campus learning share to gain a better understanding of what to look for. Both online and campus learning offer the student a higher education and the way to achieve a degree. Most likely, the schools follow the same grading system with 4.0 and below. Another similarity is that both offer classes pertaining to the degree the student is looking to receive. Therefore, the student receives the necessary knowledge to continue in the career path that they choose. Online learning and Campus schools both allow the student to obtain a degree between two and four years. Knowing that, the student can be certain of the time it will take to get either an Associate's degree or a Bachelor's. It is also a given that no matter where the student decides to further continue an education that there will be instructor's to teach and grade the students’ progress. Another similarity...
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...Traditional vs. Online Education DeRhonda Foster COM/155 University Composition and Communication I 01/15/2012 Dr. Lisa Dunick Traditional vs. Online Education Are you thinking about returning to school for a degree? Today, there are more options available for those choosing to further their education past high school than there was when I was a teenager. For many years, traditional education has been the choice of most students going to school, but now that online education is available, students are beginning to take that route. There are still a few doubts about the acceptance of online degrees, but whether traditional or online education, they can both be beneficial and rewarding, depending on the time you have, the amount of money you want to spend, and your own learning abilities. Traditional vs. Online Education Traditional Education Traditional education is going to classes in a classroom setting with other students and an instructor on hand for face-to-face interaction. Students have to attend those classes in a designated place, at specific dates and times. They may have to attend lectures and go to laboratories...
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...Explain how technology has changed the learning environment. New technology such as E-learning has the use of Internet technologies to enhance knowledge and performance. E-learning technologies have provided learners with the capability to have control over contents, learning sequences, pace of learning, and media database at their fingertips which saves time. It also allows them to tailor their experiences to meet their personal learning objectives. Noe’s thoughts on new technology depicted on p.358 that new technology training methods are superior to traditional methods in one way because they allow trainers to participate in courses at any time or places (Noe, p. 358). I once read a case study which depicted an insurance company who was looking for new ways to cut cost while simultaneously maintaining their competitive edge in the insurance marketing industry. In this scenario, the company was a giant amongst its competitors, and all their employees were grandfathered in as there were practically relatives or good friends of the CEO. When the CEO died, he left the company to his son. After the first year of running the company, his son realize that he could expand the company, increase sales, make a profit, and cut expenses at the same time by using new technology such as multimedia, and E-Services. This was a great idea; very innovative marketing strategy; however, it also meant lay-offs and unemployment for most employees. His concepts for change were based on the...
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... Online Learning vs. Traditional College Employers Views on Online Degrees Darlene Freeman University Composition and Communication II October 26, 2012 Virginia Fontana 2 Why are so many people, especially the older adult learners, deciding to use the online Universities as a way to earn their degrees? Will the online degree be considered by the employers as efficient for the job in question? Will all of our hard work done as students, be done for nothing? Students have raised the issue of the acceptance of the online degree. Online learning in comparison to traditional college has been determined to be the preference for many people today because of the convenience of fitting it into their busy schedules. The results of the research provided, should satisfy any questions or doubts...
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...Online Vs. Traditional Education | James JohnsonCOM/155December 15, 2013 | Online Vs. Traditional Education Thesis statement Is online education equal to traditional education? Research shows that online learning is equal or better than traditional classroom experience. There has been a strong debate about online education and traditional on campus education, this essay will point out the facts about both online and traditional, on campus, teaching’s. Traditional Education A. The traditional education system relies on a style of learning intended to allow students to gain individual meaning and learning to the subject matter. Traditional education focuses on individual student’s needs and self-expression. Traditional education has a more hands-on approach that utilizes both the teacher’s intellectual values and skills as well as the students. B. Traditional schools have a more one-on-one intercourse between professor and student. 1. In a traditional school you can interact with students easier than if you were online. Living on campus lets you have a space to call your own. Online Education A. Students are given the opportunity to choose from various schools, programs and courses which are not available in the area where they live in. 1. Offers flexibility to students. Allows a more student-centered teaching approach. B. Getting an online education may help in ensuring that each lesson or material is completely understood before moving...
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...Tiffany McHenry Joyce Keeling Com/155 Feb-13-2013 Online Vs. Traditional Education Even though people prejudge online education before they give it a try, when a person has many responsibilities or other obligations, online education is a better option. There has been debate about online classes vs. traditional classes. Since online education is becoming a well- known way to further your education. Some debaters thinks online is a waste of time, but the question is as to whether these online classes are bad. Many people have many misconceptions about online education. Some people still believe that traditional or in class education is better and much more acceptable than online education. Traditional education does bring information to students in real time, and many people especially employers, are still skeptical of the legitimacy and effectiveness of online education. They are of the opinion that most online courses are not handled or issued by authorized institutions or persons, making diplomas from these online institutions fraudulent. They contend that some online courses are not really taught by teachers or diplomas holders, but are instead done by experts or under-qualified faculties that don’t present their credentials online. Online education has many advantages over traditional education in certain aspects. Online education has a good number of resources for the students. You can get help from your ...
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...Online Learning Table of Contents 1. Executive Summary 2. Introduction 3. Body 4. Conclusion 5. Recommendations 6. References Executive Summary Today in any educational system one of the biggest challenges is how to provide quality instruction to the students who require it. Online learning for the teachers and the students is considered as the fastest growing trends in the educational system. Online learning (digital learning) can achieve its objective of reaching greater number of students by making the educational system move beyond the traditional way of teaching i.e. face to face. High quality education can be made accessible through online learning to students living in rural areas as well as under high poverty. On the other hand, the courses which are unavailable at local schools can be made available through online learning. Introduction Online learning came into existence since 1999 when during a CBT seminar a new word was used i.e. e learning which meant a method to learn via new technologies through the utilization of internet, intranet, CD-rom etc. The e learning tools expanded in 20th century with the introduction of computers and internet. In 1980’s the first Mac made people use computers at their homes which helped them to develop certain skills and knowledge. In today’s era internet is regarded as the most important motivational tool of learning as well as technologies as it helps in making the online learning environment most...
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...instructor for educational purposes is an online education or distance learning. Online educations provide a way of developing better credentials for applying for higher salaried jobs. Adults with families that work full-time jobs use distance learning to acquire higher educations. People who use traditional educations may disagree with using online educations because of classroom structure, anxiety, and student achievement. Students seeking a higher education should consider using online educations because online educations offer advantages that traditional educations do not. Even though online educations are not for everyone, online educations are growing in popularity; offer flexibility; low costs; accreditation; and are as effective as traditional educations. Online educations are growing in popularity; therefore, people can acquire a college education without quitting work. One study (Table 1) shows how online learning has grown in one-year from 3.15 million to 3.5 million students enrolling in online education courses. “More than two-thirds of all higher education studies show how online educations are growing in popularity with students as well as institutions. (Allen & Seaman, 2007). Families with one or both parents working full-time jobs find online educations as a way of acquiring a higher education because he/she needs to work to provide for the family. Students believe the flexibility of online learning is an advantage (Payne & Johnson, 2005). One student states he/she...
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...Online Education vs. Traditional Education Online Education vs. Traditional Education There are different ways to access higher education, either through online education or traditional education. For centuries, online education could not compare to traditional education. Today, online education competes with traditional education in many ways. Though online education has become very popular, how does one know which is best for him or her? Identifying the pros and cons through flexibility, communication, interaction, skills development, and affordability will help the student decide the best option. Although online education seems to be taking over the traditional means of education, both are great options in different ways. The bottom line is that the world is becoming technologically smart. For one juggling home, school, and a job, it can be difficult commuting to class every day. Online education eliminates the need to attend class. Online courses allow the student to access coursework from an Internet site. Motivated, responsible, independent learners can work at their own pace, whenever is suitable for them. This allows the flexibility that a traditional classroom setting does not provide. However, one who struggles to be self-motivated may fall quickly behind. In a traditional classroom setting the student has to attend class on campus. Traditional education is for a learner who needs more lecturing to understand and also needs to be able to ask questions as he...
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...a small-business consultant considering all known information, presuming the company has computers already, my recommendations to Mr. Bushley would include; 1) consider E-learning for training; and, 2) Consider downloading an instant messaging program. These technological communication tools would ensure Mr. Bushley’s ongoing contact with his store, also providing him with tools useful in developing his managerial force. Communicating With Store Chain Regular meetings and ongoing communication can be a challenge within itself; an instant messaging system would allow messages to be sent immediately; and, usually a programmed sound or other effect drawing attention to the incoming message alerting managers of a message. If there is a pressing matter that needs to be discussed immediately without interruption the software would allow individuals to request a chat where both parties "talk" in real time. You can even talk (type) at the same time (a feature not allowed in regular conversation). Files can be sent as well as greeting cards, e-mails and voice messages (with the appropriate hook-ups). Additionally, some programs offer a video representation (picture) of the person with whom you are communicating. The best part is that there are instant messaging programs that can downloaded for free. E-Learning Consideration Web-based training is a powerful instrument for developing a global labor force. Web-based training can deliver...
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...classroom you can still gain a quality education. This paper will compare and contrast online vs. traditional education and what each has to offer you. The day-to-day schedule of online education allows you a large amount of flexibility to complete assignments, reading and studying. Most online programs allows you to turn in any work by the end of the work day which makes it easy to still complete your responsibilities like taking care of your children and going to work. With traditional classroom you have to bet a school at a certain time on a certain day. This means that you have a set amount of learning hours a week and you also have a set arrival and dismissal time each day. Online learning means that your classroom is basically your home whether it is your bedroom, kitchen or a designated office space. All of you communication with classmates and instructors is done over the computer, e-mails and telephone. With traditional learning you have to travel to a school and sit in a classroom for hours in front of a board listening to your teacher talk. While you do not really need traditional supplies your main requirements is a computer, printer and an Internet connection. You also need software like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and any other software programs your school requires that you have. Traditional learning...
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...Argument Synthesis Liliana Cross Post University Is technology helping students in the classroom rather than traditional printed textbooks? Studies have shown technology such as tablets are more helpful than textbooks schools get each year. Harcourt (n.d.) used a "digital version of the Algebra 1 textbook for Apple's iPad in California's Riverside Unified School District." (para. 10) Students had a 20% higher test score using the digital version than the printed textbooks. Each year school's spend about $7 billion on out of date printed textbooks. By them switching to tablets, schools could save about $3 billion. So why do schools not want to make the change? Textbooks are usually seven to ten years out of date when schools buy them. Therefore, the students are not getting the most current information they need to learn. With tablets, students and teachers would be able to stay up to date with all and any information they need. Tablets are much lighter than print textbooks. They can hold hundreds of textbooks, save the environment by lowering the amount of printing, increase student interactivity, and creativity, and that digital textbooks are cheaper than print textbook. “…in 2006, the U.S. book industry consumed approximately 30 million trees and had a carbon footprint equivalent to 12.4 million metric tons of carbon dioxide, or 8.85 pounds per book sold.” (Green Press Initiative and the Book Industry Study Group. 2008) Paper books can be recycled, though at this point...
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...Definition of e-Learning Is there only one way to define e-learning? Electronic learning or e-learning (sometime written as e-learning) has various definitions. E-learning is basically boils down to learning that is facilitated and supported via information and communications technology (ICT). The American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) defines e-learning as a broad set of applications and processes which include web-based learning, computer-based learning, virtual classrooms, and digital. Much of this is delivered via the Internet, intranets, audio- and videotape, satellite broadcast, interactive TV, and CD-ROM. The definition of e-learning varies depending on the organization and how it is used but basically it is involves electronic means of communication, education, and training. Many terms have been used to define e-learning in the past. For example web-based training, computer-based training or web-based learning, and online learning are a few synonymous terms that have over the last few years been labeled as e-learning. Each of this implies a “just-in-time” instructional and learning approach. Regardless of the definition you chose to use, designers, developers, and implementers make or break the instructional courses and tools. E-learning is simply a medium for delivering learning and like any other medium, it has its advantages and disadvantages. E-learning covers a wide array of activities from supported learning, to blended or hybrid learning (the combination...
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