Issue Date: 9/25/06
Online classes make student schedules more flexible
By Kim Gatto
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Considering that online classes place students in an independent learning environment, the experience is much different from that of a typical classroom. Online classes allow students to work at their own pace, spending more time on subjects that intrigue or confuse them.
However, online classes may put a lot of responsibilities on the students' shoulders.
The responsibility to motivate yourself and put forth the work in a timely manner is much more of a personal task, than in a typical class. Thus, teaching a valuable skill to a student on how to be self-sufficient and independent.
With the basic knowledge of technology needed for survival in society today, online classes can work as a tool to help better your personal experience with computer programs.
The daily use of the Internet and the familiarity of basic computer functions that you would learn doing this courses could potentially benefit you greatly in the workplace.
Considering all these benefits that online courses offer to busy, struggling students, it's no wonder that online classes are becoming the future of education.
However, online classes may put a lot of responsibilities on the students' shoulders.
The responsibility to motivate yourself and put forth the work in a timely manner is much more of a personal task, than in a typical class. Thus, teaching a valuable skill to a student on how to be self-sufficient and independent.
With the basic knowledge of technology needed for survival in society today, online classes can work as a tool to help better your personal experience with computer programs.
The daily use of the Internet and the familiarity of basic computer functions that you would learn doing this courses could potentially benefit you greatly in the workplace.
Considering all these benefits that online courses offer to busy, struggling students, it's no wonder that online classes are becoming the future of education.
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