Topic: Traditional Learning vs. Online Learning (2 of 3)

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          In recent years,  eLearning has grown  to be a popular choice of  education. With eLearning’s  many advantages, it gives new educational opportunity to many who could not afford the cost or the time. Especially working class people and family orientated people.

The greatest advantage of eLearning is that it allows users to learn at their leisure. Novices are able to progress at their own pace, while veterans of the topics are able to breeze through quickly. This method creates a flexible balance of work and school according to the user’s schedule. Even with comprehensive eLearning programs, it is typically less expensive than traditional degree programs.

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Unfortunately eLearning is not for everyone. ELearning requires the user to be more self-motivated, however some people are more driven by the physical environment of a class. ELearning is known to have it’s own disadvantages. The technology that brings eLearning to life is also its’ Achilles’ heel.  While technology is becoming more stable, there are still instances of technological failures. Communication with the instructor and fellow students are also limited and in most case never face to face. Students have fewer opportunities to learn to communicate verbally and opportunities of actual networking. Above all, working alone could be unmotivating for many people that are used to traditional classroom environments.



Question #2 of Week 1:

Knowing the disadvantages of eLearning, what are some ways a novice eLearning student could prevent or prepare against the upcoming challenges? 

Please take the quick survey on the right side of the Blog



Sources:

Levit, Alexandra. "Upside of E-Learning." Wall Street Journal. (2010): Web. 27 Feb. 2013.
          <http://online.wsj.com/article/SB126247142611613653.html>

Elearning Companion. (2011): Web. 27 Feb. 2013.
         < http://www.elearning-companion.com/index.html>



Tune in on Friday March 01, 2013 5:30 PM EST

Topic: Traditional Learning vs. Online Learning (1 of 3)

           The new millennium is all about speed and instant gratification. Well, why not do the same with our education and inform the rest of the generations?

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The answer is right in front of you! If you are looking for speed and instant education, then the device you are accessing this blog on is key to success.


As technology improves, the accessibility of Internet has become a global expansion. Taking on greater responsibility of educating the general population. Education through the means of technology like computer, electronic devices, and Internet are all considered forms of eLearning. Many schools with the right resources have begun to rely highly on eLearning. With the benefits such as costs, consistency of contents being taught, and the availability to students around the world through Internet connectivity.

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ELearning has become an essential tool for the population who could not afford the cost or the time. Giving the working class and family oriented people more flexibility in their schedules, because they are often unavailable within the traditional classroom environments. A well known Internet College would be The University of Phoenix(http://www.phoenix.edu). The University of Phoenix provides flexible scheduling, online classes, and even a whole digital library! All designed to support working adults with high demand of focus on their family and work.

Question #1 of Week 1:

What could be a disadvantage to eLearning compared to traditional classrooms? And how could that cause problems in the future?


Tune in on Wednesday February 27, 2013 5:30 PM EST