Traditional classes VS Online learning

 

Technological progress has obviously made our lives easier and more efficient. With that said, it only seems fitting that we should move toward utilizing online learning in our colleges and universities . . . or should we?

While it may seem appropriate to adapt our learning style to keep up with the technology available to us, there are reasons to believe that online courses are not nearly as beneficial to us as traditional-style classroom learning. In this article, we'll examine the three main reasons why online courses aren't as advantageous for students as face-to-face classroom experiences

Why Online Education Is Less Effective Than In-Person Learning

Lack of Interpersonal Skill Development: When in a classroom, students are often required to speak their minds. They may be required to give presentations or speeches. They have to work cooperatively in groups of people with differing viewpoints. Online courses require none of that.

Lack of Memory Development: When someone does not have to study and memorize material, it does not embed in their long-term memory the same way it does when they need to retain what they have studied for a closed-book, in-person test.

Lack of Student Motivation: Motivation is a skill that cannot be developed when students are allowed to complete tasks at their own leisure. They may get the work done, but it does not teach them how to complete a challenging task under the pressure of time.