My classroom and online learning experiences
- 36 Athena Toldera
- Jan 20, 2022
- 3 min read
Face-to-face or online classes: which do you prefer? This was a question I was asked a lot. When the 'new normal' was just getting started, I usually replied that I preferred face-to-face classes since I was used to it. But, guess what? Today, my answer shifted to online classes. As a result, in today's article, I'd want to share my experiences with you and explain why I prefer online lessons over face-to-face sessions.
Online Learning
Any sort of learning that takes place through the internet is considered online learning. This might be a one-time course, a full-fledged degree program, or independent study. Online learning may take place in any setting, at any time, as long as a computer, an internet connection, and a willing learner are available. Learning may be fun and participatory, or it can be straightforward and lecture-style.
Online lessons appeal to me because...
For starters, I don't have to get up early to go to class. I used to have to get up at 5:30 a.m., bathe, eat breakfast, and commute from home to school.
Second, I'll be able to relax right after class. Previously, I had to wait for my service to return home.
Third, I have the freedom to go to class anywhere I choose.
Fourth, I increased the amount of time I spent with my family.
Fifth, because it is peaceful at home, it is more pleasant.
There are several drawbacks to online education.
The first downside of online learning is cheating. Teachers have no way of knowing if pupils are cheating by opening their notes in class during exam periods.
Second, If you lack self-discipline, it is difficult to adhere to rules that you are told by a teacher - and even more difficult if you do not listen to them at all
Procrastination is the third item on the list of activities that we struggle with because we tend to complete them around the deadline.
Fourth, it has the potential to make you feel lonely. Studying alone with only your computer for company might be intimidating. The online world is an entirely other realm that requires some acclimatization.
Fifth, you are in charge of your own education - this means that you do not have to rely on others to teach you how to learn. Some students find this difficult because they do not openly approach teachers if they have questions about subjects they want to know more about.
Face-to-face Learning
Face to face learning is where a teacher and a student meet in person to learn about each other's subject matter. It can be one-on-one or group based and can include different ways of learning such as writing, reading, discussion and presentations.
Face-to-Face Learning's Benefits
The relationship between pupils and professors, for starters, increases individual confidence. We may also learn from one another's experiences and be inspired by one another. It's also easy to contact with your professors and ask them questions concerning chores and classes.
Second, because there will be fewer distractions than at home, you will be able to focus more on your studies.
Third, taking your course in a classroom gives you a better chance of succeeding.
Fourth, because the atmosphere is tactile, it makes the students feel more at ease.
Fifth, it develops a more serious commitment to the reality of studying and learning, because it commits a significant amount of time and effort that must yield fruit in some way.
These are only a few instances of both online and face-to-face learning's benefits and drawbacks. We all have our own ideas about what constitutes a benefit and what does not. If we strive hard enough, we can turn these disadvantages into benefits, but some are unavoidable. It's fine, though, because that's part of what makes life interesting and entertaining.
Face-to-face and eLearning are two alternative techniques to learning that complement various educational resources. Some abilities are simply not teachable by a machine. A medical student will not be able to complete their courses entirely online. That position just needs that we meet with our tutors face to face. Other abilities are well-suited to being taught via eLearning. As a result, both teaching techniques are beneficial and will stand the test of time.
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