My college offers some courses online or on tape, and I thought I could handle online courses, but I doubt i'll take them again. Distance education is great for those that really need it, and who have the discipline to take the courses; but not for everyone. I find that with my online courses, it's easy to lose track of things, and get very behind in the class. I guess it's just too much freedom for me to handle. lol What about you?
2006-10-25 06:00:30 · 9 answers · asked by LibraT 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Actually, I completed my associates and then my bachelors online. You jave to be self disciplined, focused, and have great time management skills. I loved it until, I entered my major which was accounting. It was a tough subject for me and I thought traditional classes would have served me better. But overall, it was great.
2006-10-25 06:11:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say 24 credits is about average- most people at a traditional college take 12-16 units a semester. Online classes are great if you are self-motivated. Traditional classes are great if you learn more by interacting with other people- study groups, etc. Everyone has different learning styles, but I would say that the social benefits of a traditional setting are an added necessity. If you are going for a teaching degree, you should now check out a classroom where you can experience different types of pedagogy and form your own opinions on this very matter.
2016-03-28 07:17:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did a traditional bachelors (all classroom) in the early 80's. 15 years later, I did another one (career change) almost totally by distance.
It depends on the subject, but the DL stuff fits my lifestyle more now. When I was first in college, I probalby wouldn't have stayed on track as well.
2006-10-25 06:32:01 · answer #3 · answered by sdc_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Classroom is better. Harder to blow off once you're in the room. Plus, I met some of my best buddies while I was completing my Masters Degree. Great experience.
2006-10-25 06:04:04 · answer #4 · answered by Brainiac 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
classroom because once your there, your there to learn so you stay and actually learn. there isnt a pause button or anything like a tape. Also you can ask professors for help when you need it. With more flexibility you become more lazy
2006-10-25 06:11:15 · answer #5 · answered by aznfobboytly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can handle to freedom and lack of structure, but it irks me to pay $$ for face time w/an instructor but end up having online "independent learning".
2006-10-25 06:04:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
in the classroom is better because it allows you to have a higher level of teacher student contact, you get responses to your questions immediately rather than having to wait two to three weeks, on-line can be good if you want to be by yourself or you fear competition from other students
2006-10-25 06:32:45 · answer #7 · answered by sexybuny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer online classes.....It gives me the oppurtunity to finish all of my work early. at my conveince......
With sitting in a classroom, you have to deal with all the other knucle heads
2006-10-25 06:16:06 · answer #8 · answered by romey_737 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the classroom is better, but online can be ok too, u get more freedom, u can masturbate while at class, hahahha,
2006-10-25 06:02:21 · answer #9 · answered by Sharp 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋