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Group # 3 Project Revision 3
Group # 3 Project Revision 3
Group #3
Just like technology, online learning is continually changing and adapting to give the best online education possible Online learning is persistently becoming increasingly popular among students everywhere
http://www.insidetrack.com/blog/the-promise-and-potential-peril-of-online-learning/
http://www.taylor-edu.ca/seminary/student-info/online-education
-Additional Benefits
Convenience:
Online discussions rather than instructor-led lecture Customized coursework with a clear syllabus Availability to choose curriculum no matter the location Unlimited amount of time for reflection Contribute to discussions most relevant to you
Less Expensive:
-No travel or fuel costs -Less maintenance costs on vehicle -Attend school around work schedules -No campus housing costs
Technology:
-Learn new technologies that may be useful in a future career -Practice using office software, Internet, etc. -Complete coursework anywhere there is a computer and internet access
Additional Benefits:
-Equal participation among students -Interaction with all students in online class -Diversity of classmates from all over the world gives many perspectives
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
http://www.mguhlin.org/2009/12/graphs-parents-on-online-learning-and.html
-Contribute to online discussions with other students and make and effort to identify and accomplish what you need to do to seek successful completion of your choice of study
http://www.learning-styles-online.com/overview
http://louisville.edu/online/keys-to-successful-online-learning/characteristics-of-successful-online-learners.html
TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Consider these elements
How comfortable are you with using a computer?
Do you know how to manage files: create, save, delete, move? Can you upload files to your computer and email?
Do some research on what online introductory classes your School of Choice has to offer
REMEMBER EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT WHEN IT COMES TO LEARNING, BE SURE TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU!
BIBLIOGRAPHY
http://www.ies.ncsu.edu/successes/research-and-white-papers/pros-and-cons-of-onlineeducation https://www.excelsior.edu/web/student-online-success-guide/online-learning http://www.taylor-edu.ca/seminary/student-info/online-education http://www.mguhlin.org/2009/12/graphs-parents-on-online-learning-and.html http://www.insidetrack.com/blog/the-promise-and-potential-peril-of-online-learning/ http://ensu.nsula.edu/are-you-ready-for-online-learning/