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Online Education
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Is online education a good substitute for face-to-face education? …
1. There is no need for commuting to campus,
which not only reduces traffic and air
pollution, but also allows the students to
save time and money.
2. There are no geographic location
constraints.
3. You can learn at your preferred pace and
study at your convenience.
4. Students can work full-time or part-time
while taking classes.
5. There is no accommodation cost, and tuition
fees are often lower.
6. You could work with students from all over
the world.
7. There is no discrimination among students
due to race, nationality, age, clothes, etc.
8. It is better for those who are introverted
as well as those who require more time to
understand the points and learn the lessons.
9. The video and audio instructions that are
provided can be rewound and seen and
heard again and again if you do not
happen to understand the topic the first
time around.
10. You do not have to depend on anyone for
anything.
11. Through discussion boards, you are able
to interact with others and clear your
doubts, if any.
YES
1. It would be difficult to develop relationships
with classmates.
2. There is no personalized attention and
feedback from the instructors.
3. There is no campus atmosphere to create
social interaction.
4. Students may be required to learn new or
advanced computer skills.
5. Additional cost of high-speed Internet would
have to be paid.
6. Traditional instructors, who believe in
lectures and handouts, may find it tough
to adapt to the new system.
7. The assessments are only knowledge-
based, not practicality-based.
8. It would not be suitable for those who are
not organized and self-disciplined.
9.
Though you will be communicating
regularly with faculty, nothing can replace
face-to-face interaction and team work.
10.
E-learning requires using a computer and
other such devices. This means that
eyestrain, bad posture and other physical
problems may affect the learners.
