Online class VS Traditional class
A Traditional Class vs. an Online Class
As technology progresses substantially, it has bearings on every area of our life, even on the way of learning. At present, we could either attend traditional classes in brick-and-mortar learning institutions, or virtual classes in online universities and colleges. Despite sharing some superficial similarities, the differences between a traditional class and an online class are remarkable. Both types of learning require instruction from teachers, and have comparable method of assessments. Though, they differ from one another in terms of scheduling, learning process, and communication.
The first distinction between a traditional class and an online class is scheduling. Traditional class requires a fixed place or environment for learning and teaching. This restricts the number of students that can study at the same time. Number of students would depend on the size of class and learning institution. Furthermore, traditional class is not flexible as it requires the students and teachers to attend a particular place at specific times. For example, students of traditional class have the responsibility to show up 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 would have difficulties in arranging free time to attend the class. On the other hand, online class allows unlimited number of students learn at the same time, which only requires connection to the network for accessing into the virtual class. It is also possible that students from different countries gather in one class. Students can allocate their time easily to pursue their studies in virtual classes. This is because online environment does offer distinct opportunities for flexible, student-centered learning. Logan, Elisabeth, Rebecca Augustyniak, and Alison Rees (2002), as cited by Driscoll et al. (2012), says that within online class, students are
As technology progresses substantially, it has bearings on every area of our life, even on the way of learning. At present, we could either attend traditional classes in brick-and-mortar learning institutions, or virtual classes in online universities and colleges. Despite sharing some superficial similarities, the differences between a traditional class and an online class are remarkable. Both types of learning require instruction from teachers, and have comparable method of assessments. Though, they differ from one another in terms of scheduling, learning process, and communication.
The first distinction between a traditional class and an online class is scheduling. Traditional class requires a fixed place or environment for learning and teaching. This restricts the number of students that can study at the same time. Number of students would depend on the size of class and learning institution. Furthermore, traditional class is not flexible as it requires the students and teachers to attend a particular place at specific times. For example, students of traditional class have the responsibility to show up 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 would have difficulties in arranging free time to attend the class. On the other hand, online class allows unlimited number of students learn at the same time, which only requires connection to the network for accessing into the virtual class. It is also possible that students from different countries gather in one class. Students can allocate their time easily to pursue their studies in virtual classes. This is because online environment does offer distinct opportunities for flexible, student-centered learning. Logan, Elisabeth, Rebecca Augustyniak, and Alison Rees (2002), as cited by Driscoll et al. (2012), says that within online class, students are
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