College is a great step in any one’s life, especially when it starts before high school is even over. Yet, there are options when making this leap and two common ones are online classes, and college in school (CIS). There are many differences, as well as similarities when it comes to the two. Of course the most obvious thing that makes these two alike is that they are both college class options. Plus each gives the student the chance to get a degree before graduating high school. Still, after taking both types of classes I have found online to be the best option. In my mind, there are many advantages to online over CIS. For one, the tests and quizzes are graded immediately by the computer, so the student knows right away what the grade was on the assessment. Where if it was a normal college/high school setting they would have to wait to get their grade and stress about it, for who knows how long, where with online they would’ve already known. In contrast, if there happens to be an issue with the grade on the assessment or even daily work the student has limited access to the instructor. CIS if there is a problem it can be discussed easily with the teacher, and smoothed over face to face. Where in online if there is an issue the only option is to either email, or possibly call the instructor, yet if the student has computer problems, such as it crashing, dyeing etc. email is out of the question and typically the teachers phone number is also on the site. Although there is this minor bump in the road when it comes to online, it can easily be over looked by another one of online’s advantages and that is flexibility. The scheduling aspect of online is what I find to be the best part, because the courses are designed to fit around... ... middle of paper ... ...sections, look up what they need to, take notes, and ask others about the assignment. All to ensure clarity of the assignment before even starting it. Along with still being able to contact and work with other students all from the comfort of their own home, office, hotel room etc. In conclusion online courses are the best option for any student. The advantages of having a flexible schedule, being able to learn at a desired pace, along with having the option to work wherever is comfortable. Out do any disadvantage that can be discussed. So when it comes anyone’s time to make the leap into to taking college classes all I can say is choose wisely. Works Cited Snyder, Tom, President of Ivy Tech Community College “The Benefits of Online Learning” Huffington Post. 30 January 2013 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tom-snyder/the- benefits-of-online-le_b_2573991.html
College is a wonderful thing for anyone to experience. It is an opportunity for yourself to not only taking the steps you need for a future career, but you will learn so much about who you are. You will make new friends and you will be exposed to some many new things. Everyone has a right to education and to create a desired future for themselves. Picking the right college can be tricky, but it is not impossible. There can be so many colleges that you like, yet there is only one that is meant for you. It is important to reflect on the pros and cons, considering the fact that you will might even be living there. These years of your life should be the best years of your life, so you want to make sure you find a place that you know will fulfill your hopes and dreams.
...colleges. Because of online courses, students save time and money in pursuing their degree. Also, students get to balance school and other commitments in taking online courses. Lastly, because students get more engaged and comfortable in taking online courses, online classes should be offered in more colleges.
An area of great contrast between the two forms of education regards the student experience. For example, students may enjoy taking tests or listening to lectures in the comfort of their own home. However, this poses a major disadvantage of not being able to ask questions as they naturally arise. An online student may have to wait around for their instructor to respond to an email, whereas being present in a classroom permits questions to be asked and answered on the spot. Another advantage of attending a brick-and-mortar college is having access to classmates for study groups or help with homework. After reading several students opinions on their online classes, I have come to realize the overall expe...
When students are deciding on where to go to college at they have the option of choosing between online classes and the traditional classroom classes. Today some students are finding it much easier to maintain a job, family and start a college career all by taking online classes. Although some students still prefer to stick with the traditional classroom classes, they still have the option to take online classes. Both online and the traditional classes will provide the educational requirements needed to obtain a college degree and opportunities in the work field.
Before the usage of online courses students had to physically attend classes. Some college students are busy with their lives because they have a family to take care of or they have to work to pay off their house bills. That means that some people might not have time for education even if they really need it, so that’s why online courses can be a life saver. Online courses since students do not have to physically be there they can just complete their college courses easily at home. Taking online courses is great because it has a flexible hours and the student can even do their work while they are at home. It helps a lot of students that have transportation problems, students with a family to take care of, or students with kids. The most demanding part on online courses is course and time commitments. Those two are very demanding for online courses because some students might not be capable of doing this that’s why some schools suggested taking a test for those who are worthy of taking online courses. Some students are asking is online class better than the physical classes? The answer is not necessarily. There are two different types of learning and one is the traditional class taught in a classroom and one is an online course getting thought through Blackboard. Former students are thought with the regular class basis or they will miss lecture, but in an online class there are no drawbacks in this situation because students can attend whenever they want and complete their homework in a certain date. The disadvantages of this are that students have too much freedom. By removing the sense that a student is inside class online courses tends to remove the fact that the student are under pressure. As a result some students will forget about their readings, and some might fail their quiz. The other difference between the tradition classes and online classes is that they are far less forgiving when it comes to
I am currently enrolled in two online courses and ultimately, at the end of this summer session, I hope to finish the classes with passing grades to complete both high school and college credits. Additionally, I would be able to free up time in college to pursue different interests and find new passions, which would be beneficial in choosing a career path. My summer days typically consist of doing nothing meaningful. Therefore, taking these college classes is a proper use of my time.
One of the things that attracts many students to online school is the fact that they can do their schooling at their own pace whether it be the fact that they work odd hours and maybe doing their class at 8 o’clock is more doable or that they work faster than most people and online school gives them ability to move as fast or as slow as they learn instead of staying at the pace that their class is set at. Learning at a personal pace is actually more beneficial to students, according to the Department of Education’s study that was done in 2009, students in online courses scored slightly higher on exams, and on average, they fared better than traditional students. Another great thing about online schooling is that it is more comfortable than traditional schooling. For traditional schooling the student needs to wake up and physically go to a school whereas a student in online school can log onto their lap top and do school in their pajamas and wouldn’t matter because they are by themselves. So comfort wise online schooling definitely wins, hands
It's no secret that choosing the right college major will be an important decision students make during their academic lives. And with tough economic times and enormous amounts of debt to deal with, students have never been more worried about which major to choose, and it seems like college-related pressure has never been greater. Though economic realities can be discouraging, student decisions regarding which major to choose usually should not be affected by economic conditions. What students will need to consider is what they are interested in, what field of study they would succeed in, and their debt situation. They should also remember that there will many careers available to them regardless of their major.
First, when taking an online course, most students will contact teachers through email. For example, questions are sent to the instructor via email; this means the student will have to wait for the instructor to response. The traditional classes have a teacher in front of the classroom. The feedback and interaction is often face-to-face. One advantage is if you are attending a class and do not understand something, you can get answers to questions immediately.
Is traditional schooling really best for all students? It is believed that online courses may be the future of schooling. While online education uses many of the same components as traditional education, the format in which online education instructs students better fits their skill sets, interests, and needs. Three reasons why online classes are preferred is; first, online courses provide a safer, more comfortable work environment for students. Reason two, online classes give students the opportunity to work at their own pace or to work in time to fit their own schedule.
In life people are asked to make decisions that could potentially affect them for the rest of their time on earth. Decisions affect every part of you mentally, emotionally, and physically. A major time in a life to make decisions is senior year of high school. Students not only have to worry about making the grades and keeping up with the extracurricular activities, they have to worry about college. College is a stressful topic for almost any senior in high school. The decisions the students make now could be life changing. Major decisions can affect a life in numerous ways, but a decision that helps decide the outcome of a life career is choosing the college right for you.
Situated at the intersection of career development, individual characteristics, socio-economic and cultural contexts, university choice is a complex process with multiple stakeholders and layers of factors interconnected. College choice is defined throughout the literature as the process of selecting from a set of options the higher education institution (HEI) to whom one will enroll.
Some people may disagree with the idea of doing school online because of the constant worry that the student is cheating. The student has a lot of new freedom such as when to get their work done and they can’t abuse it. The student needs
Many students only look at the grades that are giving when completing online assignments, which may result in higher grades that face to face assignments. Students just take the easier and quickest way possible to graduate from school. However, students does not understand the greater aspects of attending face to face classes, which will result in advancement of the knowledge students have. Face to face learning is more superior, because it gets students ready for outstanding career fields and give students the material needed to perform well. Online learning is great for working students, but many people would prefer face to face learning for more
Those who disagree with me think that online learning allows a student to learn at their own pace. Students are able to take the time to understand and figure out problems with the resources that are provided. The convenience of learning in an environment that is conducive to that particular students learning is provided by the student. If the student feels comfortable they are more apt