Tuesday, October 15, 2013
WILL E-LEARNING REPLACE THE CLASSROOM?
As Karen Cator said ''This is education's internet moment. Are we ready?'' I certainly am ready for it. As a 32 year old mother who works full time, e-learning would be the answer to a lot of my issues in trying to balance work, home and school obligations. The flexibility that comes with being able to take classes online is priceless for a lot of young adults who face the same obstacles. What about those for whom the whole college experience is about physically being there to soak in all the good and bad that our college campuses have to offer? How many high school grads will actually give up the opportunity to experience that once in a lifetime experience of being away from home for the first time if we no longer have the traditional classrooms? Questions like these make me think that no matter how much technology advances, the traditional classrooms are here to stay. With recent inventions like MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) whose model is to deliver learning through technology to anyone who is able and capable of taking it, e-learning will definitely continue to play a significant role in our educational system. (http://www.educause.edu/library/massive-open-online-course-mooc)
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I agree, and I believe that in few years many students will shift to E-learning instead of the traditional learning
ReplyDeleteGreat job. I totally agree with your points. It could help people with bigger responsibility, who work in a full time job and studying. e-learning could help them balance their lives easily.
ReplyDeleteI believe e-learning can offer a unique experience for each learner, but I have found some drawbacks. For instance, a coworker of mine could not transfer online course from The Art Institute to a local community college. Another disadvantage would be in the instance of my best friend, who is a biology major. She has to take lab classes in person. Although an online environment is great for a student such as myself it doesn't always work for others.
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I like the idea of e-learning and personally wish more classes were available online. There are many advantages like your point of being a mom and busy could help. There are certain classes I too believe will always be around but for some classes could definitely be self taught or be self monitored. There might even be better scores for those going at own pace.
ReplyDeleteE-learning is very useful but, I agree that classrooms are here to stay. Everyone is not into using technology all day everyday. Most young people would be interested in e-learning but, young people aren't the only students. We still have use for physical classrooms.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the classrooms are definitely here to stay, and I would have to say "Thank God!" Not that I am one who is sucked into college life -I have not time for such things- but I am one who receives a better educational experience when I attend class rather than have to remember to get online to do it. I am, however, very much an advocate for using more and more eLearning materials. Many of my professors incorporate both the in person teaching style and the online as well by posting homework, quizzes, discussion boards, and so on. Technology is such a wonderful thing, but I would prefer it to be only a supplement to learning, not a substitute.
ReplyDeleteFrom a work perspective I think the concept of e-learning is great. I recall from working at Wal-Mart my first full week was spent on computers doing numerous of similulations and review of policies and procedures. Much focus is required from each individual since there is no authoratative figure. With a group of self disciplined employees the effectivness of online simulations can do wonders. Plus the use of technology frees managers to take on more pressing duties.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Alysia. I don't believe in the near future we would go away from traditional classrooms. The face-to-face interaction of a classroom is a vital part of the learning experience. I do think that over the years technology will be incorporated more and more though into the classroom
ReplyDeleteI do not see the possibility that an online classroom can substitute the benefits that regular classrooms provide. There are so many negative effects that this option can carry out to our society. This would mean sacrificing huge hours of recreation and interaction with other kids in person by instead, playing videogames and watching TV. Could you imagine the psychological damage by adding online classes? Kids would be raised not knowing how to interact with other human beings. How would they make friends? In addition, online classes are known for not being the best quality of classes. Moreover, cheating on online classes can be pretty easy, and might not effectively test students’ aptitude. However, for somebody that does not have another option, this can be an alternative. Furthermore, I am uncertain if companies really take equal consideration to those who get degrees online and those from regular academies.
ReplyDeleteAlberto, you bring up a really interesting point about the lack of interaction with online classes. I think though that Alysia phrased it perfectly '...for it to be a supplement to learning instead of a substitute' Most institutions now though are seeing the benefits of integrating online learning into the traditional classroom. With the technology speeding up as it is, we can't ignore the possibility that E-learning is here to stay.
ReplyDeleteI do hope traditional classrooms are here to stay. I feel like not all courses can be taught online. I've taken a few online courses and I feel like there is an absence of a teacher when you are stuck. Yes, you can email the professor, but then there is that waiting period so sometimes it seems like e-courses are more time consuming than learning in a traditional classroom.
ReplyDeleteE-learning has definitely shown many benefits to those who have chosen to use it wisely and I think that it will continue to grow and become more prominent in the upcoming years. I know that while I might decide to take a few online classes, I personally do better in the traditional classroom setting. While it may be more convenient to take online classes, I still have to make the decision whether or not to take them. I hope that this trend does not overtake the traditional type classes, but it is very possible.
ReplyDeleteI also agree that one day e-learning will replace class room attendance. Although that may be effective I feel as if that would really cut back on the social and networking aspect of college.
ReplyDeleteE-Learning is a really good alternative for adults who work full time plus have a family to take of it. That gives you flexibility to study at your own pace. You do not have to be present in the class room at the campus since your class room can be with you at all the time. My husband is using this system to complete his master degree and does not interfere with his work. If he has to travel for business he can take the class with him. This been a great advantage so he can finish his degree without affecting his career.
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