Comparison (OL vs TL) 16/9/2014

Many studies have highlighted the significant impact of E-learning on shaping the future
education not only of online schools, but also of traditional ones. In traditional classrooms, the
instructor controls the material and pace of learning. Cuban (1993) argued that instruction in
traditional classes is directed to the whole class, the pace of learning is controlled by the teacher,
and the curriculum is guided by the textbook. However, in online classes, students are the center
(Hofstetter, 1998); students need to be motivated and proactive in the learning process. In
defining the frame of the E-learning platforms, Papachristos et. al. (2010) argued that the
students must be at the center of their own learning (student-based learning) and that these
systems must be designed to facilitate their learning process. As students are the center of the
elearning
process, it is of immense importance to explore their perspective of the process.

(Signifance of E-Learning in traditional classes)