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This video was released on April 7th, 2020. It relates back to my topic because it talks about how teacher and student are separated making it harder for the student to learn. This purpose of this video is to show how it's difficult for the student and teacher to communicate when the student isn't in school.

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This video was posted by Jacquelyn Anderson on April 20, 2020. It relates back to my topic because Jacquelyn is talking about the good parts of face-to-face learning. One of the benefits she gave was you get more communication with your peers and teachers or professors. Another benefit she gave was you have a set-schedule and time frame of when everything needs to be done so you can't as easily procrastinate.

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Marty Bucella was the one who drew this cartoon for Cartoon Stock. This cartoon shows how many things students are missing out on. This picture relates back to my topic because when students are online they are missing out of important school opportunities  that they would otherwise go to if schools was in. The purpose of this information is to show others what it's like for students who are missing out on big opportunities in school.

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This picture was drawn by Larry Cuban from Wordpress on March 21st, 2020. It depicts how students may not truly be doing their school work at home. This relate back to online school not being a good option because, the student in this picture is asking if reading text messages counts as reading for the day. The purpose of this information is to show how students may not always be telling the truth about their school work and it's easy for them to fake it when they're not in school.

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Larry Cuban drew this picture for Wordpress on March 21st, 2020. This picture relates to my topic because this picture shows how easy it is for someone to just blow off their schoolwork. A student can just decide to not do schoolwork because they feel like. While if they were in school they would have higher responsibilities for themselves, and their grades. This relates back to my topic because it shows how easy it is for students to just blow off school in a way they couldn't if they were in person.

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Princeton University Press published this cartoon drawling by Jennifer E. Price. This picture is showing a student talking to a administrator about how their upset with their grades, while they are sitting in front of a TV with a bunch of distractions. This relates back to my topic because many people are easily distracted at home by things that they wouldn't be distracted by at school.

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This picture was drawn by Signe Wilkinson and published by The Philadelphia Inquirer. This cartoon relates to my topic because, it's showing how different incomes and not all can afford big luxurious technology. The purpose of this cartoon is to represent how some may not be able to afford the technology needed during online school.

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On December 19 2019, Sander Tamm from e-student, wrote about 10 disadvantages of online learning. One disadvantage that she said was many people may not be able to afford the type of technology they might need for online learning. Another reason why is because it can cause social isolation worsening students mental health. Her final reason was because it is very hard to prevent students from cheating off of one another or using other resources to cheat on test and quizzes.

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10 Biggest Disadvantages of E-Learning - E-Student

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There are a number of disadvantages to E-Learning, and these drawbacks must be addressed to ensure the legitimacy of online learning.

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A writer at Open Education Database, Thomas Broderick, believes that online are better rather and in person classes. One reason why he thinks this is because it helps with student flexibility. It can help students do their courses quicker at a faster pace. He also believes that online learning is better because it can lower costs. He says this because when students aren't on campus they don't have to pay for on-campus housing or meals. This information relates to my topic because it's giving understandable reasons why online learning might be better than in-person learning. The purpose of this information is to let others know why this person thinks online learning is better.

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Written by: Thomas Broderick

Both recent high school graduates and nontraditional learners can take advantage of online classes. Online courses offer flexibility, affordable tuition, and a variety of academic opportunities. Distance learners who want to experience learning on campus can enroll in hybrid courses, which blend classroom instruction with online learning.

In 2019, Santa Clara University surveyed hundreds of distance learners about how online learning impacted them. Respondents answered questions regarding their ability to interact with peers and professors, how well they could study in a virtual environment, and whether they would recommend online learning to others. For most questions, more than 50% of respondents recognized and appreciated the benefits of online classes.

Continue reading to learn more about the benefits of online education and how it can help you achieve your education and career goals.

1. Scheduling Flexibility

For many learners, the primary benefit of online learning involves scheduling flexibility. Some programs allow degree- and certificate-seekers to start a course immediately. In other cases, students can select between a traditional 16-week course and an accelerated eight-week course. This page highlights accelerated courses' advantages in a later section.

Although many online courses run asynchronously to provide maximum scheduling flexibility, some require learners to collaborate with peers at set times or meet with a professor during virtual office hours. Prospective students should research these requirements before signing up for an online course.

2. Lower Total Costs

Many prospective students overlook the cost advantages of online classes. Although online learners may pay the same per-credit tuition rate as on-campus degree- and certificate-seekers, they do not pay for on-campus housing or meal plans. Learners also save time and money by eliminating a commute.

Other cost savings include cheaper textbooks, especially if online learners can purchase digital versions. As long as online learners take enough credits to qualify as part-time students, they can apply for federal financial aid programs, such as grants and loans. Most colleges also allow online degree- and certificate-seekers to apply for institutional aid, including need-based grants and merit-based scholarships.

3. More Comfortable Learning Environment

With the ability to study anywhere, online learners can complete coursework at home, a coffee shop, or a library. This advantage of online learning allows students to work in the environment that best suits them. As new online degree- and certificate-seekers research different places, they should focus on those that offer a reliable internet connection and few distractions. Another factor to consider is space requirements, as some facilities' tables may lack the space for a computer and reference materials.

4. Pacing Options

Before taking an online course, learners should understand three terms that can define the online learning experience. The first term, asynchronous, refers to a course that does not hold scheduled meetings. Students complete work at convenient times but must still meet assignment deadlines.

The second term, synchronous, describes the opposite of asynchronous. Like on-campus courses, synchronous online courses maintain set meeting times where the professor instructs learners over Zoom or another video conferencing service.

Lastly, accelerated refers to courses that last fewer than 16 weeks. Accelerated courses post the same academic requirements and work best for learners with no external work or family obligations.

5. Geographic Flexibility

Another advantage of online education that relates to flexibility involves prospective students' geographic location. Many of the nation's top colleges and universities offer online degrees and certificates, meaning that learners do not have to relocate to attend a premier school. They do not incur moving expenses since they can study from any location. This flexibility also saves money, as the cost of living among different cities can vary greatly.

Besides saving money, not needing to move means that degree- and certificate-seekers do not need to end friendships and professional relationships. They can also live closer to extended family members. These advantages of online classes can lead to greater emotional well-being and less stress.

6. Career Advancement

Nontraditional learners enjoy two significant advantages of online classes related to career advancement. First, a certificate or degree can qualify an employee for a raise. Second, some companies restrict management-level positions to employees who possess a bachelor's or master's degree. Earning a degree can lead to a promotion that may also involve increased wages.

Besides tangible career benefits, most online degrees and certificates also allow learners to continue working while they study. Students can work during the day and complete coursework in the evenings or on the weekends. Additionally, learners who work can apply new knowledge and skills to their job immediately.

7. Improve Your Technical Skills

Learning online can help students hone the technical skills they need on the job. New skills can include the ability to use new software suites, perform in-depth research online, and communicate effectively online in various formats such as discussion boards and teleconferencing. Employers often demand these skills as more and more positions require employees to work remotely. Students can also add new skills to a resume and discuss them during a job interview.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do online college classes work?

Online courses use learning management systems to deliver course content, allowing students to submit assignments and communicate with peers and professors. Most online programs use either the Blackboard or Canvas LMS. From the Blackboard landing page, learners can see grades, create an academic portfolio, and keep up with deadlines with a calendar. Canvas confers many of the same benefits of online education, including an outcomes feature that displays students' mastery of course objectives.

Many schools use an LMS for asynchronous courses, which allow learners to view recorded lectures and complete work at any time. However, even if a course uses an LMS, students may still need to fulfill synchronous requirements such as live virtual sessions.

Synchronous and asynchronous courses allow degree- and certificate-seekers to write papers, read textbooks, and perform research on their schedule. However, some course requirements, such as tests, may require proctoring at an authorized testing center. This center can include the college or university's campus or a closer school that offers these services.

Are online classes easier than traditional on-campus programs?

One benefit of online learning involves course rigor and professor expectations. The same grading standards apply to on-campus and online learners. As a result, online courses prepare students for their future just as well as on-campus courses. Additionally, accreditation agencies evaluate online courses and approve only the best ones.

Although online courses maintain the same academic requirements, learners may feel less challenged. This phenomenon occurs due to the advantages of online education that include academic and career flexibility, cost savings, and less stress when scheduling courses. Another reason that can make online courses feel easier occurs if the courses' format aligns with students' learning style and academic support needs, such as virtual tutors and career advising sessions. Satisfying this personal preference can make for a more enjoyable experience and improve educational outcomes.

How does accreditation for online classes work?

When searching for an online degree or certificate program, first ensure that the school possesses regional accreditation. The United States contains six accreditation regions, each with a different agency that has a charter from the U.S. Department of Education (ED). These agencies review colleges and universities in their region to ensure that the academic programs provide the educational outcomes that a school advertises to prospective students.

Some institutions do not possess regional accreditation, and as a result, employers may not regard the degrees from those schools as valid. Prospective learners can determine whether a school has regional accreditation by performing a simple search on the ED website.

Colleges and universities that offer online degrees and certificates need additional accreditation from the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The DEAC measures whether online programs' quality matches the quality of on-campus programs. If so, a school receives accreditation.

Can I still get financial aid for online classes?

The advantages of online classes extend beyond the learning experience. Although requirements vary slightly among schools, online learners still qualify for federal financial aid programs, such as grants and loans. Some universal eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship, and for men, registering for the Selective Service.

Learners can qualify for federal financial aid by completing the FAFSA. The FAFSA asks questions regarding applicants or their parents' finances. The latter applies if applicants' parents claim them as dependents for federal tax purposes. Before completing the FAFSA, gather information from the previous year's tax returns and other relevant financial information.

Online students can apply for institutional or private scholarships to finance a degree or certificate. Using a specialized search engine, current and prospective learners can research and apply for the best opportunities.

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7 Advantages to Taking Online Classes | OEDb

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Written by: Thomas Broderick Both recent high school graduates and nontraditional learners can take advantage of online classes. Online courses offer flexibility, affordable tuition, and a variety of academic opportunities. Distance learners who want to experience learning on campus can enroll in hybrid courses, which blend classroom instruction with online learning.

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As of April 8th 2020, Darienn Pitt from the Crimson White, believes that face-to-face learning is better. One reason why he thinks this is because when you are in the familiarity of your own space you tend to get sidetracked. You constantly have distractions all around you and tend to get lazy. He mentions how some classes just can't be taught online, like science where you might need to do a lab to understand what you are learning.

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As we know, our world is in crisis. We are in a time where everything normal seems non-existent. Stores are closed, people are sick, and education is going completely online for the rest of the semester.

Being from the north, when I heard the news that students should not return to campus and that they should complete their work online, my heart shattered. Tuscaloosa has become my home, and I wanted nothing more than to finish my freshman year the same way I started: in a big lecture hall with all my friends and that one professor we all love. Saying this, many students are not as connected online as in person.

To start, it is easier to engage in person than through your computer. As much as a student may try, there will always be distractions right at their fingertips. When at home and not in a school setting, people tend to unwind and become lazy since they have the comfort of their own property. Online learning requires much more discipline and self-motivation to stay on task. Students have to take time to study and apply what they are learning without being in the setting of a classroom.

And, some classes just cannot be taught online. Science classes are a great example, as it is often necessary to complete a lab to understand the material. This is not possible to do in most homes, and it makes science extremely difficult for students to comprehend through a screen.

Face-to-face learning also lends a hand in organizing students and their studies. They are given the ability to interact with their instructors and other students. Yes, face-to-face learning still requires self-discipline, as students are still required to go to class and participate. However, even if students do not have much self-discipline, they still have the ability to simply go sit in lecture and listen to their instructor.

All in all, online learning makes it harder for students to learn as their traditional educational environment is pretty much gone. The workload is completely up to them to complete, and they are expected to act as if they are still in their normal classroom.

I find that most of the time on the University of Alabama campus, students complete their work in coffee shops, libraries or even outside in the fresh air. With the outbreak of the coronavirus, many students are unable to complete their work in these environments.

I am from New York - one of the many states during this time that are in lockdown. This means that any non-essential stores must be closed, including libraries and coffee shops. In addition, sitting outside is really not an option in snowy weather. I find that completing my work inside my household is extremely distracting and I believe it will further impact my grades for this semester.

Face-to-face learning is truly not an option at a time like this. As students, we will have to get used to online learning. We can only hope that once August begins, everything will be back to normal.

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Face-to-face learning is better than online

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As we know, our world is in crisis. We are in a time where everything normal seems non-existent. Stores are closed, people are sick, and education is going completely online for the rest of the semester. Being from the north, when I heard the news that students should not return to campus and that they should complete their work online, my heart shattered.

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According to Headspace, an advantage to face-to-face learning is that at school there are a lot less distractions from their schoolwork. You also have the opportunity to work with other students and communicate with them. This supports that because it's telling you why it's better to have kids in school. The purpose of this information is to inform others of the pros and cons of face-to-face learning.

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This is where the teacher and the student meet in a set place for a set time, for either one-on-one learning or, most commonly, in group class lessons similar to what happens in school.

Face to face learning is a really effective way to learn knowledge and skills because it often combines different ways of learning including writing, reading, discussion, presentations, projects, group work, film clips, demonstration and practice.

The Advantages of Face to Face Learning in the Classroom

You'll be able to concentrate harder on your learning because there'll be less distraction than if you were at home.

You can gain greater understanding, stories and real-world examples from teachers and other students

You have a greater chance of completing your course successfully by doing it in a classroom situation. (Completion rate of teacher-led classes is almost 5x higher than that of on line learning)

You may feel more comfortable and learn more easily in a familiar, traditional classroom situation.

You can access more information and richer understanding through teacher and other students' body language and voice.

You have the opportunity to connect with, problem-solve, and network with other students from a wide range of backgrounds.

Is Face to Face Learning for me?

If you want to be involved in group activities, group learning and group discussions, then face to face learning is for you.

Online Learning

An online learning course is one you take online using a computer, without being with a teacher or other students in a classroom. You have greater flexibility and can study from home.. Most courses don't need you to be online at a certain time of day or night, but you must actively participate in the course during the course time frame.

The Advantages of an Online Learning course

You can study in the comfort of your own home, or wherever you want

It costs less - no need to travel for training, and no parking expenses

Courses fit around your life, family and other things you do

You will avoid being late to class, or getting distracted in class

You can learn from your peers

You have access to the course 24/7

It may be more relaxed for you than in a classroom setting

You are able to build up your skills interacting with technology

It suits if you have different learning styles

The delivery methods are different and engaging

Is Online Learning for me?

If you prefer to study at your own pace, in the comfort of your home or somewhere else, or if you live a distance from training colleges, online courses are for you.

Although online learning is a convenient way to take courses, it's not always a good idea for everyone. Some people find it difficult to study by themselves, and need the face to face contact with the teacher and other students in a classroom setting.

If you study online, you need to be very organized, self motivated and have good communication skills. .

To find out if online learning is for you, take a short quiz, courtesy of OntarioLearn.com .

On the Job Learning

On-the-job learning takes place in a normal working situation at a work site.

It's face to face learning, where someone who knows how to perform a job shows another person, or a group of people, how to do it.

A good example of on the job learning is when a person is employed in an apprenticeship or traineeship. They complete most of their training in the workplace, practicing and doing the job they are learning about, with the support of a workplace trainer.

Another example may involve a person who does a certain job in the workplace being taught a new way to do that job, or a new process that has to be adopted.

On the job learning is really effective because it gives the learner the chance to practice what they have learnt, using the actual workplace machinery, tools and other resources needed to do the job. And it is under the guidance of an instructor who knows how to teach the job.

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Face To Face Vs. Online Learning Options | headspace

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Skip to main content This is where the teacher and the student meet in a set place for a set time, for either one-on-one learning or, most commonly, in group class lessons similar to what happens in school.

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On March 20, 2020, Susanna Loeb from Education Week wrote about the truth of online learning. In the article, Susanna mentions how students who struggle during in-person school are more likely to struggle online. A study worked on by Susanna's colleagues from Stanford, came to the conclusion that low-performing students did a lot worse during online classes than they did in school. This information is important to my topic because it relates back to the fact that students can't perform as well as they might be able to if they were in school.

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How Effective Is Online Learning? What the Research Does and Doesn’t Tell Us (Opinion)

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Research suggests on average students don’t learn as much online, particularly if they are already struggling, writes Susanna Loeb.