PROS and CONS of Online Instruction Face to face instruction is one of the most popular ways of instruction with teaching scenarios within educational systems. Everyone will learn in different ways and decide what teaching method benefits them most effectively. In my perspective, I believe that face to face instruction allows myself to develop more within the subject rather than taking the course online. I will develop my thoughts on the pros and cons of face to face VS online instruction and why I believe a student develops a better understanding of the course in a classroom setting. The pros of face to face instruction are endless. I believe that a student develops more within a subject because they are forced to be there every class, …show more content…
One pro of this teaching style is that compared to a set schedule with face to face instruction, with online you create your own schedule. However, that can also be seen as a con because as a student you need to have motivation to set up when you are going to study, and complete assignments. The personal experience I had with online instruction, is a true reason why I do not believe that online instruction is the best teaching method. I took an Online Health Education class here at UWO my Freshman year. Within in this class I feel as though I learned nothing. I feel this way because I had no one telling me to read the chapters or have review questions to go over the next class period. When it came to studying for quizzes I had no motivation, since it was online you could use your book or other …show more content…
However, there is no teacher explaining personally how these assignments benefit you personally in the course. Personally I strongly believe that, online instruction is not beneficial to myself as a student. Now, that I went over both styles of teaching and the pros and cons of both. The teaching method I prefer is definitely face to face instruction. As a student, I believe you can develop so much more in a classroom setting. That is why I am excited to be close to entering my future profession as a teacher because of being able to plan daily lessons and to see students every day in school to help them throughout their courses. It is true that everyone has their own opinion of what works best for them, however, you need to look at the overall picture. How much does someone really take in when not in a classroom style setting. In a classroom, a student has someone to rely on and with online instruction all a student sees is someone on a laptop screen. A student needs face on face instruction. The ability to fully comprehend a course and understand the true concept from the material needs to be from that type of instruction. As, I have stated previously as I
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...
There are many advantages to online learning, it affects the way people can learn. According to “Effects of Technology on Classrooms and Students”, “students have a greater willingness to write or work on computational skills”. “They say student like the immediate results of having online learning.” Another advantage is that students can learn at their own pace. With learning at their own pace they will be able to actually know the information well. If, they are in a regular classroom setting they may no...
There are many benefits to web-based courses. There is more flexibility in the time allotted for logging in to classes and submitting work. Travel and parking issues are eliminated. Students are able to work at their own pace, devoting more time to areas where they need more practice. (Brown, 2012). Students who do not live near accredited universities now have the opportunity to seek a degree without interrupting their whole life. E-learning helps to balance work life, family life, and education. Furthermore, e-learning is a more cost-effective solution than standard formal education.
I can study in my pajamas, at the kitchen table or enjoy the beautiful weather on my screened in patio. Online professors provides video lectures, notes, modules, and other materials to students in order to succeed. Online courses gives students the opportunity to plan and study around their busy schedule. Although there are dates for when assignments are due and you must follow a schedule, the flexibility to do it on leisure time is great. When I am on vacation with family, online enables me to complete course work and enjoy myself at the same time.
The traditional approach has some benefits. To begin with, in the traditional classroom setting students tend to be more alert. Staying alert makes it easier for students to focus on their tasks at hand. Secondly, the students have a better opportunity to succeed because they have direct co...
"In the classes I have taken that are online, it has been easier for me to ask questions when I always have my document in front of me. Sometimes questions about sources or anything along those lines are hard to answer via email. With an online environment, it is easier to get involved with your teacher and classmates as it relates to your assignment and any questions that may come up while working on that assignment. I have also noticed that the majority of online classrooms have been smaller in size, which helps to have a more intimate setting with that particular subject." In this response, the student states that he has had experience in an online environment and discusses the ease with which things like peer review can be
Online classes have provided a way for students to be able to do school work anywhere and at anytime. Many people do not have time to go to college and with online classes it has gave those students a
When you are taking an online class there is no one to rely on for the answer. It forces you to listen in class and then answer the question by yourself. I also know that in some of my classes my teacher says,“remember this will be on the test” and you are messing around with your friends. If this becomes a problem, online classes would be great because you would be by yourself and remember almost everything the teacher
students to learn and teachers to teach. At first glance, it may seem problematic, but research has
Honestly, they are not as easy as people are led to believe. I came to the realization that the success of an online course depends on the student’s ability to stay on task, have a plan or agenda and stick to a set timeline. Procrastination does not work whether it is a traditional or an online class. In my opinion, an effective on-line course must be informative, easy to follow and have clearly defined objectives, procedures and timeline. Students who have not experienced an on-line class are not aware of the expectations involved.
To build an online course there must be a process; this process needs to incorporate the methods of instructional design and applying these components into an online format. The overall end result is that the student learning outcomes are developed into instructional activities used for learning. Key decisions were made into developing the online design. Part of the process included documentation as to the online design, methods for interactivity, number of contacts with the faculty-member, and methods for online assessment and evaluation. One thing that was important to realize was that developing an online courses was different than developing a traditional face-to-face course. An article written by Nanette Johnson-Curiskis, a faculty member from Minnesota State University has provided some additional cons...
Online education is a booming trend in the education world. It is something different than the traditional classroom. It is allowing student around the world the opportunity to get an education. Online education allows student to have a more proficient and cheaper way of learning. Having multiple ways to give a student an education allows all learning types to find their own way of learning. Education changes lives but it can be difficult for students to get to a classroom to sit through an hour class 4 times a week, this can be for many different reasons. There are many doubts about online education, but this a new world without borders it is a new opportunity for people from all over the world to get an education.
... all ages do not know how to write in cursive anymore. Some students may not know how to sign their name in cursive since it wont be taught anymore. One thing that many people worry about with digital learning is that students will spend too much time in front of a screen and keyboard. It is believed that these kids will have less of a social life and will be less likely to communicate through talking, but choosing to communicate through online messaging and texting. Though students have a variety of information at their finger tips, this can cause temptation for students to plagiarize. Devices such as iPads and laptops are useful learning tools, but at the same time they can be a huge source of distractions. While students should be taking notes, they could be browsing the web, updating social media sites, watching videos, playing games or other distracting things.
Furthermore, some may suggest that online learning is benefiting our students in society. There has been a breakthrough in time and geographical limitations of education via online courses (Ho, 2009). Online education is cost-effective, efficient, and easily accessible (Schmeeckle, 2003). Online classes are used for individual and independent learning in which the student can learn at their own pace (Gonzalez, 2009). Not only is online education beneficial for breaking down barriers, online education has the potential to help students learn material more efficiently. Students are more likely to seek help from their instructors when the material is taught online (Whipp & Lorentz, 2009). Computer use in statistical classes could help decrease math anxiety (Gundy, Morton, Liu, & Kline, 2006). In a study that measured online students’ ability to achieve the same efficiency of course material as face-to-face students, at least 98% of students reported that they had, so one may be lead to believe that online learning is just as efficient as face-to-face courses (Liebowitz, 2003). With all of the positive aspects of online education, one may wonder why there is any debate as to whether or not online education is beneficial for
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