My Dog Case
Essay by rizzle • December 12, 2013 • Essay • 553 Words (3 Pages) • 1,599 Views
my dog fro georgia was a very nice puppy,he enjoyed barking and playing with Robert Martin makes the important declaration that the "responsibility for learning belongs to the student, regardless of age." According to this maxim, no matter a person's age, a student should be responsible for putting the time and effort that being a successful student requires. But this responsibility starts before the first day of class. In order to achieve the ultimate goal, which is to graduate with great grades, a student should do some research about the different options available to find the one that fits the best. Nowadays, a student can graduate from college without having to step into campus since, in addition to traditional classes, more and more colleges are offering online classes as an alternative. But the student needs to be careful as to which one to choose because that decision can dictate the outcome of her/his college experience. When choosing between online classes and traditional classes, it is important to take the time to consider the attributes that each option offers that will help students to succeed during their college years. Throughout the years, traditional learning has proven to be a more efficient system than online learning because of the many advantages that it provides to students. Having an interactive classroom, easy access to the instructor, and a well-balanced assessment system are crucial factors to determine the right learning environment.
Having an interactive classroom is essential when deciding the kind of learning a student wants to pursue. Online classes isolate students from one another as well as their instructor, reducing the overall value of taking the course. Moreover, a student taking courses online will not be able to receive immediate feedback since they way this type of learning usually works is for a student to e-mail or post a doubt or question in a discussion board, and then wait until or if somebody responds. This is especially important for someone who needs to take science classes, since for this kind of courses it is extremely important that the student understands every single part of the class because if not, that student it is not going to be able to understand the next chapter and the probabilities of her/him getting behind would drastically increase. On the other hand, traditional classes provide an interactive classroom setting that promotes the open exchange of ideas, which is an essential tool for learning. Not only will students receive feedback from both professor and students, but also they have the advantage that it will be instantaneous. Unlike online learning, if a student has a doubt or a question, there is no need to go through the cumbersome process of e-mailing, making calls, waiting, and hoping that eventually the question will be answered. Also, this type of learning helps students to improve on their social interaction skills, by offering a richer and more engaging
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