Very interesting article! I think there will be more online classes occurring at all levels and that it could be beneficial to have students experience these. At the college level, many classses are online or are hybrid classes where students meet and do discussions online. To prepare them to be successful for these experiences, I believe it would be beneficial for students to have prior experience.
On the other hand, many students still do not have internet access or computer access. To require this would not be fair to all students. Also, not all students are college bound therefore having an online class experience may not be beneficial for all..
I totally responded to this about a week ago and see that it must not have posted! I hope the other posts I have made in other places have shown up as well... hmm...
I also find this artical very interesting. I think its a great idea for all students to take one class online. Many college courses are offered online now and most people will take at least one in their lifetime. I took one of my college classes online in order to graduate quicker. Otherwise I would have had to wait for the college to offer the class again more than a year later.
One downfall I found to online classes is the fact that many just have the deadline of having everything completed by an end date. There is no one there to make sure you are staying on top of your work. This would be bad for many students who are not yet mature enough to know when and how hard to work on assignments. Most teenagers I know wait until the last minute and procrastinate.
Very interesting article! I think there will be more online classes occurring at all levels and that it could be beneficial to have students experience these. At the college level, many classses are online or are hybrid classes where students meet and do discussions online. To prepare them to be successful for these experiences, I believe it would be beneficial for students to have prior experience.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, many students still do not have internet access or computer access. To require this would not be fair to all students. Also, not all students are college bound therefore having an online class experience may not be beneficial for all..
I totally responded to this about a week ago and see that it must not have posted! I hope the other posts I have made in other places have shown up as well... hmm...
ReplyDeleteI also find this artical very interesting. I think its a great idea for all students to take one class online. Many college courses are offered online now and most people will take at least one in their lifetime. I took one of my college classes online in order to graduate quicker. Otherwise I would have had to wait for the college to offer the class again more than a year later.
One downfall I found to online classes is the fact that many just have the deadline of having everything completed by an end date. There is no one there to make sure you are staying on top of your work. This would be bad for many students who are not yet mature enough to know when and how hard to work on assignments. Most teenagers I know wait until the last minute and procrastinate.
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