...Cristina Batista COM/1455 University studies and Communication I Sheri Lindquist Traditional School VS. Online School The difference between going to school online and traditional school can vary; they are either good or bad differences. From socialization, commute, convenience and family, it can have an impact on a person; the impact can be good or bad. Socialization plays a huge role in a persons’ life especially while attending school. While going to traditional school, a person is more likely to get the benefit of having friends. Online school can prevent a person from having a social life, because all classmates can be in any part of the world. I believe that depression plays a huge part on people that do not have daily contact with others. The more contact with people the more a person evolves to be a better “people” person. In class a student would have the ability to get thorough help by teacher, and online the only thing a student can do is e-mail or call. As for myself, I have to look at someone, in order to understand what I am having trouble understanding. Many people who go online and do not understand many people who do not understand might go silent and fail. No matter the communication, student must always speak up. The thought about success, helps me push a lot, even when I feel like quitting. Fellow class mates can be a help because they are experiencing the same thing, specially if the students are local. The trust between students that we know can...
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...ONLINE CLASSES VS CAMPUS CLASSES 1 Online Classes Vs Campus Classes Diablo Sparks Everest University Online Professor Brooks Composition 1-100 December 21, 2014 ONLINE CLASSES VS CAMPUS CLASSES 2 Choosing a college is never easy, but before picking school you want to attend, you must first decide whether you want to pursue an education at an online university or a traditional college. The end result is the same, a diploma that will help you find a job in your field, but the learning environment is very different between the two platforms. It is important to understand key differences between online learning and traditional classes before deciding on the right path for you. From my experiences online classes are more convenient, but campus classes makes the resources more accessible, as well as there is better class participation. Convenience in scheduling is very important when making the choice of an online education, or one that’s more traditional. Every online class is run differently, but in most cases, it is much easier to schedule your classes around the rest of your day when you go to school virtually. Campus-based courses require that you attend class a certain number of times every week, at specific times. That might mean changing your work schedule or having to hire a babysitter. Online classes sometimes...
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...Participants There will be approximately 100 students between the ages of 7-18 participating in this study with an even distribution for gender. The participants will be recruited from a local school district that offers both traditional and online public school at the end of the school year though a school counselor. Materials Two different kind of surveys will be used. The first survey will be used to test parent involvement. The survey will use a 5 point Likert Scale (5 being the highest and 1 being the lowest) that will have questions on how often the parent spends time with the participant (non-studying), how often the parent helps participant with home/schoolwork, parent keeping track of participants’ whereabouts, demographics, SES, and other background information. The second survey will be used to test socialization using a 5 point Likert Scale with 5 being the highest and 1 being the lowest. This survey will cover extracurricular activities for the student, jobs or volunteering, spending time with friends and family, and connecting with people on social networks. Procedures...
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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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...Lindsay Hartman Lynn McClelland ENG 101 29 February 2016 Online vs. Traditional Education During the final year of high school, the pressure of going to college is at its peak. Drilling into our heads that, college is the best route to go after high school if we want to have a “bright” future. No doubt majority of students go to college directly after, but some end up waiting to go later on. Fortunately, there are other options available today for those who had to wait to go. Online schooling, the ability to get a higher education online, without the traditional classroom setting. Now the burning question, just how much better is online learning anyway? There are many factors in determining whether the online route or the traditional way is better. Things like the cost of education, the academic performance of students, or the environment you wish to learn. Let’s dig a bit deeper to find out just what the facts will prove! The thing today that most people think about before making their decision about which way to go, is the environment that would best suite their current life situations. For instance, “students who freely choose online classes may have different characteristics, like they may be older, or have children, or are employed full time” (Dr. Stack 2015 Learning outcomes in an online vs traditional course pa.9). It is this flexibility that makes it possible for people with these characteristics to get a higher education. Just think about it, if you...
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...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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...Introduction a. Audience Hook: Is online education more effective than traditional in class education? Studies for the Department of Education show that online learners perform better than students in traditional classrooms. (Http://readwrite.com/2009/09/06/online_education_more_effective_traditional_learning) b. Thesis statement: Researchers suggest that individuals perform better online due to the flexibility of setting your school and work schedule, the cost of online education, and the flexibility in completing assignments. c. Main points: i. Flexibility of setting your school and work schedule accordingly ii. The cost of online education iii. The ease of posting assignments II. Students who attend school online have the ability to set their study schedule accordingly to their own personal needs. (Http://www.onlineeducation.com/resources/Online-VS-Traditional.php) a. Attending school online is an excellent choice for individuals who juggle a full time or part-time job and a family at the same time. i. Students are able to set their schedule and the number of hours they can devote to school per week. With computer and internet availability they can set their own hours. ii. Students develop a study routine, and do not have to deal with the stress of having to work and attend a classroom at the same time. (Http://oedb.org/library/distance-vs-local/10-advantages-to-taking-online-classes). Not only can they schedule...
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...ELearning VS Traditional Learning Rashonda Ocain COM 170 June 23, 2014 Professor Olson E-learning VS Traditional Learning Many Americans consider continuing their education every day, but do not know whether online or traditional education is the best fit. As technology progresses significantly, it has bearings on every area of life, even on the way of learning. Today’s way of living now gives students the option to not only attend school/class in a traditional classroom, but to also attend virtually. Therefore, if a student works full time and wants to attend school – he now has the option to attend online. Despite sharing some apparent similarities, the differences between traditional and online learning environments are extraordinary. Traditional and E-learning are suitable learning environments that have different executions in (a) scheduling and participation, (b) student/teacher relationships, and (c) assignments and test. The first distinctions between traditional learning and e-learning are scheduling and participation. Traditional classroom settings require a fixed environment, which reduces the amount of students that can learn at the same time. However, an online class allows thousands/millions of students to take the same course at one time. Moreover, traditional classes are not flexible. Traditional classrooms require that students and teachers show up for classes at a certain time, while online classrooms can be assessed anytime during the day. Therefore...
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...from employees, the demand of online degree programs has increased inpopularity. In fact, within the United States, 6.7 million students enrolled in at least one online course in fall 2011—an increase of more than 500,000 students compared to 2010. What is the big difference in online versus traditional education? “Each student learns differently and in today's era of increasing technology, the question will not be whether to offer classes online, but rather how to implement them,” says Allison Hiltz, a former online and traditional education student who writes for The Book Wheel Blog. There are several options when it comes to online or traditional education degrees. The platform offers everything from certificates and diplomas to more advanced degree options such as an associate or bachelor’s degree. With constant changes in technology from all different degree programs, let’s take a look at the advantages to an online versus traditional education and examine how each type of education impacts you as a student. Online vs. traditional education: flexibility One of the key components to consider when weighing the options is the amount of time you have everyday to work on your degree. Are you willing and able to attend college full-time or do you need more flexibility for your busy schedule? Flexibility was a major concern for Casey Horton, a graduate of sociology and psychology from Ashford University. Horton, a working adult, needed an online program because of the convenience...
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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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...Online versus Traditional Education COM/170 March 10, 2014 Teresa Purcell Online versus Traditional Education Most people believe that online education is easy. People believe that students are just sitting in front of the computer; they can switch tabs and enjoy social media, listen to music and speak on the phone while attending their class online. Reality is that online education requires time management, discipline, and the same responsibilities that a traditional education does. Online college and traditional classes require that students have excellent time management. Traditional classes allow students to have the freedom of managing their time differently compared to online students. Online schools have more structured time lines as to when participation must be completed. Online schools and traditional schools measure and grade their students participation and commitment. In traditional classrooms students voluntarily participate in class discussions, students are required to participate for a minimum of three times per class period. Traditional students attend class one day a week and manage their time differently compared to online students. Online students also have a minimum requirement of participation per week, and they are required to attend online forum classes for a minimum of three times a week. Online students are required to participate on discussion boards with other students, with a minimum posting participation of eight times a week. Therefore...
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...demand of online degree programs has increased inpopularity. In fact, within the United States, 6.7 million students enrolled in at least one online course in fall 2011—an increase of more than 500,000 students compared to 2010. What is the big difference in online versus traditional education? “Each student learns differently and in today's era of increasing technology, the question will not be whether to offer classes online, but rather how to implement them,” says Allison Hiltz, a former online and traditional education student who writes for The Book Wheel Blog. There are several options when it comes to online or traditional education degrees. The platform offers everything from certificates and diplomas to more advanced degree options such as an associate or bachelor’s degree. With constant changes in technology from all different degree programs, let’s take a look at the advantages to an online versus traditional education and examine how each type of education impacts you as a student. The job market has become much more competitive in the last few years. As companies cut back on labor to stay in business, education has become extremely important for employees who want to be more competitive in their current positions or want to transition into a new career. The level of competition for good jobs has made obtaining a certification or degree an absolute necessity. More people are returning to school than ever before. Many are choosing to obtain degrees online while others...
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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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...Traditional Education vs. Online Education Education is becoming one of the most important things in a person’s life, most people are trying to obtain an education. Most countries have a concern on the quality of the education provided to the people so that those people will be able to improve upon the resources that are available. If the quality of the resources that a person has available is good, the quality of that entire country will also be good. The advancement of technology has had a large impact on education. Before this advancement of technology the implementation of education was only traditional. Currently, this has changed because of the advancement of the technology has allowed the education system to be implemented online along with traditionally. Both traditional education and online education are not alike in several ways for example the cost and student equality. There are many factors that are alike between online and traditional education for example the books and paper required to take the class. With any type of education the main factor for a student in deciding to go to a traditional college or an online college is the cost. The students who attend a traditional education setting may spend more money than a student enrolled in online education. If the student chooses not to live on the college campus then that student will need to spend money on gas for the transportation to and from school. If the person chooses to live away from home while...
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