Online learning has its pros and cons. It has been extremely convenient. I am writing this early in the morning on a snow day and don't have to battle messy road conditions to get to class. I've used the internet browser on my phone to participate in a small portion of the online learning while waiting at sports practices. I read the discussion topics and then use the next 24 hours to think about them before responding. From what I've learned about the brain, processing a discussion topic for an extended period of time helps me to retain the learning - a good thing!
The only drawback to online learning is getting used to the lack of face to face time. Am I missing an idea that might have been expressed in a classroom? Would online learning work in my subject areas (math/physics)? This is my first primarily online class, so I am still evaluating this question. It helps to have posted pictures of classmates when reading their thoughts on a topic. It has been extremely beneficial to have our professor interjecting ideas throughout discussions.
The convenience and professor's careful attendance to the online class more than make up for the reduced time in a classroom. I would definitely take an online class again.
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There are math classes being taught to high school students all over the country right now. It can work, but that doesn't mean that it's right for all students . . . any more than thinking that lectures work for all students or that group work works for all students, etc.
ReplyDeleteI am glad to see that I haven't scared you away from considering more online learning in the future. ;~)