Online Education Vs Online Education

From this study, results of both success and failure were discovered and documented. From the aspect of success, the following results were found: First, classes that had online discussion helped students that would normally be introverts in a traditional class, to be active in discussions. Second, this type of class helped to improve

Many students have a difficult time choosing between online education and traditional education. Both styles of education offer advantages and disadvantages to the student. There are many things to consider when making this life altering decision, such as, cost, convenience, time, social interaction, and technology. This information is meant to inform prospective students looking to further their education of the pros and cons of both online education and traditional education. Taking the steps to further your education is a big decision and one that should not be taken lightly. One should weigh all of his/her options and be well informed and certain of their choice before taking that leap.

This concept is Loewy’s “‘interdisciplinary curriculum for the digital age,’” and from this, education should change for the better. By highlighting important aspects of the program, Wong shows opposers and concerned parents the solutions to their worries. Danger on the internet will always be present, and it’s all a matter of understanding of how to interact with the internet. If students don’t know how to properly interact on the internet, of course, parents are going to have their concerns. This leads to the “fearmongering and massive information campaigns” over avoiding such issues, which wouldn’t be an issue if covered in school more in-depth. In addition, according to Wong, Loewy’s concept is not the first either, “University of Pennsylvania English Professor Kenneth Goldsmith launched a course [in 2015] called ‘Wasting Time on the Internet,’” where it teaches students how to use technology appropriately, and use it to their advantage of gaining knowledge, rather than wilting it away with societal norms. Therefore, digital citizenship becomes vital if technology is to be a part of education, which Wong thrives in informing her

The tools used for mainstream education in America are, at an ever increasing rate, shifting from physical to digital. Schools across the nation have spent the last decade integrating technology into education in an attempt to make learning more engaging for students. As schools join the charge for digital instruction they must heavily evaluate their motives, the realistic applications of new technology, and the consequences it may have on their students.

Many things that before were harder and almost impossible to accomplish are now a piece of cake thanks to the new innovations that technology has provided the world with. Academically speaking, it can be said that students of different ages have benefited, since the use of the Internet provides several tools that help the academic development. Steve Lohr, who was a foreign correspondent for The New York Times for a decade and served brief stints as an editor, in his article “When the Alma Mater Ends With '.edu'”states that “Internet schools look sweet indeed. At Virtual U., there is no need for costly land, buildings or roads. There are no books, no protests, no students griping about food, parking or surly roommates. And space is never a problem. In cyberspace, there is always room for more” (1). Here, Lohr talks about the change from the limit space classrooms to the unlimited cyberspace that now is available to students. Now, anyone can choose the best time or day to take classes without worrying so much about the time it is going to take to get to an educational facility in order to obtain

When most people hear about online schooling, they think about the ability to wake up at anytime, to wear pajamas while doing classwork, and to learn in the comforts of their own home. Albeit the idea of online schooling may seem glamorous, recent findings display unsatisfactory results from students in the virtual classroom. With certain states advocating for the online school’s access to AP classes and credit recovery, the presence of online schooling expands rapidly. However, doubts for the value of digital learning proliferates, warning parents to regard this alternative with caution. In Sean Coughlan’s “Online schools ‘worse than traditional teachers,’” he discusses the insufficient results of online schooling whereas Daphne Koller advocates for the usage of online schooling in “The Future of College: It’s Online.” By using ethos,

Technology based education is contrasted between these two articles. In the first article, “Risks Involved in Intergrading the Internet into the K-12 Curriculum”, the author breaks down the terrors that lurk amongst the internet and explains why they are a threat towards our children. Bernie Poole describes dangers such as, cyberbullying, online predators, invasion of privacy, and information overload. He helps his audience gain an understanding of cyber dangers and what could possibly happen I we allow children access to the internet. Although Bernie’s viewpoints are valid information, he failed to mention how much of a distraction the internet is to children, and the possibility of addiction and social disconnect through constant technology interaction. In the second article, Benefits of Technology in the Classroom”, the author examines the proficiencies of technology based education in the classroom. Janelle Cox goes into detail as she explains how technology prepares students for the future, improves retention rate, helps students learn at their own pace, and connects with

Taking online education classes is supposed to be the new cheaper way of learning, but are you actually learning? With online schooling kids are not getting as much social interaction as they would in a normal classroom setting. They simply can not just raise their hand to ask their teacher a question, they have to email the teacher or look it up on the internet. In Alexander Spring’s essay “Online Learning: The Ruin of Education,” he explains how “teachers” are now PCs or Macs and how these online computer classes are ruining the education process for this generation of kids and future generations. I agree with Spring’s opinion that the online learning is ruining the kids education and needs to

It is no secret that technology plays a critical role in our society. In fact, it has become one of the most used items in the world, starting from personal computers and ending in smartphones, thus it was only a matter of time when educational institutions would start to utilize these gadgets in order to improve the overall state of current education. According to a U.S Department of Education (UDE, n.d) report, all 48 states, including the District of Columbia are now offering online education. Additionally, the report states that these schools operate on all kinds of scales, including state scale, district scale and charter scale, thus it would safe to assume that the whole state of current education in the United States is large and the whole approach is clearly technology based. However, despite the

However, advocates of classroom learning believe the online method isolates the students from one another as well as their professor minimizing the overall value of taking the course. They also claim that students learn better when working together with their instructor and their fellow classmates. Students learn better when they are given the opportunity to ask questions, join in class discussions, and they move the process of learning forward through their participation. Face-to-face advocates firmly believe that this kind of interaction is not possible over the Internet; and for many types of education, e-learning will never meet the potential of live human interaction in the classroom. An article in the New York Times titled, “Second Thoughts on Online Education,” backs up the points made above. A recent research published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, comes to the conclusion; “A rush to online education

Our world has advancedso much in technology, schools have made doing homework and projects online accessible.Although it is good to know that students can use the very tool that they are growing up with to complete school work, many would question if this prevents a child from the vital human interaction. A study conducted in Connecticut, students that engage in online course claims, messenger or emails lacks verbal cues and can create a misunderstanding. One student even expresses her feeling by telling researchers, “I have seen heated exchanges from people who have taken postings out of context and there really is no need for that” (Burton, Goldsmith 26). Even a simple Facebook text or email cannot display the same emotion nor does it

In 2013, 92% of teachers, according to the American Life Project, in the United States said that the Internet has had a 'major impact' on the way they teach in regards to access of resources, content, and making the classroom available outside of school to promote 24/7 stimulation (Burns). Just to think, this statistic never existed fifty years ago, and barely even fifteen years ago. I know it is safe to say that children have recently obtained the access to a fruitful and universal education with many benefits made possible merely because of the presence of technology. While many people in various discourse communities (parents, teachers, and others of general interest) support the applications of technology taking place in the

Nowadays, education is becoming one of the fundamental things in a human lifetime; most people are trying to achieve a higher education. As technology develops considerably, it has bearings on every area of our life, even in the way of education. The development of technology has a large impact on education. Before this progression of technology, the education system was only traditional. Currently, the education system has been changed. The development of technology has allowed the education system online along with traditionally. Traditional and online instructions are both great ways to learn. While both types of instructions have the same purpose of educating students having good skills about everything, but there are some significant differences between them such as flexibility, learning the course content, communication, and the cost.

As technology continues to advance, online courses are becoming a favorable option for education. We can open our laptop at any hour, access the up-to-the-minute information, and learn in our pajama’s. According to a survey in 2012, Kelsey Sheehy with the U.S. News states “62% of colleges are now offering online degree programs” (Online Course Enrollment Climbs for 10th Straight Year). However, access to technological information is meticulously associated with one’s education level (The Information Revolution Has Created a Digital Divide, 3). Therefore, a division is created between people who do and people who do not have access to the latest information technologies which is known as the “digital divide.” To close

But without the securities of the traditional classroom environment cheating has become a big concern in online education aside from cheating the quality of online education is also in question in addressed by article posted Greg Rodriguez which states “the level of effectiveness of educational technology is influenced by this specific student population, the software design that educators role, and the level of access to technology I agree that having a quality program is important but still requires much effort from both student and teachers to ensure success of the online program”. This is also true for traditional classrooms the use of online education impacted not only colleges but grade, middle, and high schools alike one of the biggest issues discussed on the topic of online learning is age and maturity an article written by Sam Dillon talks about the use of online learning in elementary and home schools. While I do agree with the statement made by Tracie Weldie, a native from Milwaukee, which home schools her three kids than there is no reason for Isabel to practice counting if she can already add not every child learns at the same rate and this will elevate, concerns the parent might have about their child being challenged to reach their full academic potential. Either the online