Persuasive Essay On Online College Students

Often times, I get yelled at for being on my Chromebook too much. When really, I have been doing homework the whole time. We have way too much homework and we need to have more paper homework. I will persuade everyone that we have an excessive amount of online homework. In my speech, I will tell you some of the problems with online homework, what we can do about it, and lastly, how others think of it.

Schools across the nation are debating over the issue in whether high school students should be allowed to leave their campus during their lunch period or remain on school grounds. Students need an open campus lunch policy to give them the freedom they deserve. Many could argue that an open campus creates drama and destruction, but more good comes than the bad. Responsibility, staffing, and local businesses all contribute to the successes of having an open campus lunch. High school students sit in class all day isolated to the confined space of the school property. They need and deserve a little time to escape.

Have you ever snoozed your alarm one too many times before class? Have you ever over slept because you put PM instead of AM for your 8 o’clock class? Have you ever had an issue involving the need of privacy and preferred to be alone? As a student I am quite sure you have. Living off campus does have its perks and can be a dream come true, but living off campus can also be a nightmare. I lived on campus for my first two years, so entering the classroom late or exhausted from running in fear of being tardy rarely occurred. However, encountering an accident such as a missed alarm living off campus can be a critical mistake.

Edward Snowden once said, “Arguing that you don't care about the right to privacy because you have nothing to hide is no different than saying you don't care about free speech because you have nothing to say” (Snowden). Even in America, “land of the free”, our ability to hide our identities is threatened daily. The people of the world must protect their right to be anonymous on the internet.

I disagree with Glassner and Schapiro because some people want the traditional college experience. Don’t get me wrong, technology will eventually take over but a lot of students still want the experience of moving away and going to school. That experience is like nothing else because this is the time of a student’s life where they really discover themselves. Some students want to join social clubs, sororities, fraternities, etc. Online course do not give the students that opportunity. Some students want to travel and attend a school out of state. Some colleges and universities do not have online courses available to those who want to attend that school. The freedom that comes with living on campus is incomparable as well. Every action that the student makes affects the experience of the student. The biggest disadvantage of online courses is that you cannot connect with other students. This period in a person’s life is where the lifelong friends are made and this simply cannot happen if the person is taking online courses.

Online classes are often incorporated in today’s education system to help assist those who are at risk of not graduating. It gives those students who are not able to attend school an alternative to learning without being physically present in the class. Yet, in Joe Hansen article, “404 Error: Teacher Not Found” he mentions the credit recovery program, in which those who are failing and need credits to graduate can complete those requirements through a series of online lessons. However, Hansen presents several drawbacks that are associated with online education by discussing how credit recovery may be a form of a shortcut through the academic process, that lacks the positive motivation and interaction that these students desperately need.

Open campus should be allowed everyday, so that the students will feel like they have earned the respect from the school, but that respect should be earned such as getting good grades and trying hard in school. If students were given responsibility, then they would feel like they have earned their trust, when given trust, people are inclined to keep that trust and do better in school. Students wouldn’t have to bring their own lunch to avoid school lunch, but if they had to eat school lunch they would be healthier depending on their lunch choices.

Even though a majority of high school graduates enroll in college, 34 percent of students do not enroll in college. The statistic of high school graduates enrolled in college reached a record high of 70.1 percent in 2009; however, this percentage descends each year (Norris). There has been many varying causes that have influenced the decline, but the number one reason seems to be the cost of higher education. Many people believe education should remain costly; in fact, the cost of college continues to rise. Although there are many college scholarship options, the price tag on a degree intimidates most students. If college tuition was eliminated, current and future generations would have better access to education. “Free college has succeeded in Germany, Brazil, Finland, Sweden, Slovenia, and Norway. Our nation's student loan debt has exceeded $1.2 trillion, a debt that well surpasses credit card and mortgage debt (“Why College Tuition”). Free college would, as a result, allow more students to continue their education through college and have a better chance for a successful future.

The world has changed over the last 50 years with the growth of technology and how we live. Debates have been had over what we should do and what's best for the people with this technology growth. Big topics about technology includes texting while driving, cyberbullying, and many more. A topic that has been brought up lately has been school's ability to limit the online speech of their students on social media platforms. Controversy has risen between school officials and the public on what the right thing is to do about this issue. Schools should not limit the online speech of their students because it is a direct violation of the 1st amendment, it should be the parents of these children to limit online speech when off school grounds, and lastly limiting online speech of students can harm them when conflicts happen in the future.

Community college often gets a bad reputation of not being considered a real college. Kristin O’Keefe writes a persuasive article about Community college being just as important as a "real college".

Everyone hears the dreaded tales, that when people go off to college, they’re doomed to gain “Freshmen 15.”

Online schooling is no more considered a lesser road for acquiring a degree. In today's bustling surroundings conventional schooling is now and again impossible. People have duties of full time occupations and families that won't permit them to go to school full time for a long time to pick up an education. This is transforming online degrees into a practical better choice for some people who need a degree without putting their life on hold to do it.

Once highschool ends, you will think you are already done with school, and you can finally be free, and you are kind of right. However, your college education should not stop at high school, as high school only teaches you a few things. Going to college will teach things outside of just learning some basic math and writing formats. College will prepare you for life as well. By going to college, you will earn more, be more employable due to your accumulation of knowledge, and you will live a healthier life. College is not for everyone, but if you prefer a secure future then it is suggested to go to college. By pursuing business without a college degree, you could lose all your money and everything you have worked for at any moment if you are not cautious. With a college degree, you can earn a decent salary with a secure job.

Someone once said, “Never base your life decision on advice from people who don’t have to deal with the results.” Choosing which college you should attend is a stressful, arduous, exciting, and terrifying process filled with endless conundrums and choices. However, the end result, the college that provides oneself with the best education, career opportunities, and general satisfaction, is well worth the mental and physical toll that the search takes on an individual. So, how do you circumvent the twists and turns of fate and determine your dream school? The answer is rather simple: do it yourself. In the end, you are the one going to college, not your parent, teacher, grandparent, brother, sister, the guy behind the computer making the college rankings, or anyone else. Though your decision may be influenced by a variety of sources, it is your responsibility to walk your own fulfilling and enriching path. Consequently, the best way to determine your perfect college match is to drown out the rankings and do your own research, research that considers every factor that is important to you.

In many schools, online classes are becoming more available to students. Recent studies show that the use of online classes has been rapidly increasing over the past three years. Currently, there are a total of 6,700,000 students enrolled in all different variations of courses