Since
its inception during the 1950s, the Internet has already played a significant
role in the lives of various individuals and in the management of various
companies. Today, Internet continuously influences individuals in almost every
aspect of their lives including social, personal, and even cultural. Due to the
benefit of the Internet, it is already being incorporated in the educational
system.
Internet
has made it possible for students to learn and obtain a degree through online
education. The concept of online education is becoming more popular among
students and various educational institutions. More and more colleges are
offering online degree courses. Due to its benefits, online education has been
widely accepted by various individuals throughout the globe. The popularity of
online education has resulted to serious competition between schools that offer
online education and traditional education.
Since
its introduction, online education has been the subject of debates regarding
its effectiveness as compared to traditional education. The online and
traditional educations are two educational platforms that have their own
advantages and disadvantages. Parents need to understand their key differences
before deciding which platform is best for their child. These differences might
involve:
Class Schedules
In
traditional classroom, students are required to go to school for certain hours
every day. They are also given the chance to engage in a class discussion with
other students in the same class. Since students who are attending traditional
class are required to obey the schedule set by the school for teaching, they
might experience a lot of pressure when they come to school unprepared.
On
the other hand, the time of students in an online class is more flexible as
they are given the privilege to choose the time convenient for them. They just
need to access their computers to view their lessons and assignments as well as
to interact with their professors. In this aspect, online education is ideal
for those who are already working but want to acquire more knowledge or earn
additional degree. In terms of class interaction, students in an online class
can interact with other students across the country and even students from
other parts of the world.
Courses Offered
Traditional
schools offer courses on liberal arts and in different fields of science
including mathematics, medicine, and engineering. Students are more likely to
find their desired degree program or course in traditional schools. Most online
schools do not yet offer newer educational programs. To make sure, students or
their parents should check first the available courses offered by these schools
before enrolling.
Instructor's
Credibility
Professors and instructors of traditional education are
required to have a degree in their chosen field of study. University or college
professors are required to have a 4-year Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree
while community college professors should gave a master's degree. Some
traditional schools even require them to have a post-doctoral degree. Although
some online instructors are bachelor degree holders, others are just experts in
their chosen field but not really a degree holder.
Cost
Educational
costs depend on the school and the education program chosen. Some believe that
the cost of online education is much cheaper than the cost of traditional
education. However, there are countries that offer financial aid to deserving
students who want to enroll in traditional schools. There are also courses
offered online that is much cheaper when taken in traditional schools.
Regardless
of the educational platform chosen, education is still one of the aspects in
life that needs careful planning, considerations, and preparations. It is
important that parents choose the type of platform that will meet the
educational needs of the children. They should make sure that their chosen
school has passed the accreditation set not just for a curriculum but for the
school as a whole.
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