Review for students who study online and for the ones who did not

attend the class

In my opinion, online classes are not effective in educating students.Online classes began
to be popularized just a few decades ago. They are advertised as a way for adults to finish their
education and students to learn the material at their own pace it is far more compatible for people
with busy schedules. 
But after being enrolled in an online course last fall semester, I have come to realize first-
hand that online classes are not the promising educational opportunities they are made out be.

 Live sessions are infrequent and often are scheduled during the middle of the day when
students have to attend other classes or work. It is nearly impossible for students to build a
relationship with their professor. 
Students cannot raise their hands to ask questions during a lecture to clarify information
or to share their own ideas with the class. This makes it more difficult for students to understand
the material and build new connections in their brain.
  There is also little interaction amongst students. It can be harder to create study groups
and form relationships with their peers. Students do not have the same opportunities to make new
friends. Most communications are through emails, discussion chains or group chats.
  Online classes also require either a computer or laptop and a reliable internet connection.
Not all students have access to these types of resources, whether it be for financial or other
reasons, and it can put them at a disadvantage to their other classmates.
Going to class does far more than simply giving you credit for attendance. Class attendance
facilitates learning in a variety of ways, and here are just a few:
 Lectures and classes supplement reading assignments. Even if you think you already
understand the material well, classes always adds something new.
 Professors often use questions or class discussion to enhance critical thinking
skills. Attending class can be an opportunity for you to engage the material with the guidance of
the professor and the help of your classmates. A professor may pose a question or lead a
discussion in class that directs you to make connections between concepts and helps you to think
about the material in new ways.
 If you pay attention in class, you may be surprised by how much you can cut your
study time later on. No textbook can explain something to you like another person can. Even if
professors seem as though they are just going through the material in the book, there will always
be added clarification and insights that you can discover in class.
 Your professor will emphasize the important concepts, giving you a better idea of
what is important and what you should focus on. The professor is an expert on the material,
and they design their lectures to organize the main ideas and extract the important concepts.
Attending class and taking good notes can help you to put the ideas together and focus on what is
important.
 Classes give you more interaction with the professor and other students in the
class. Attending and participating in class shows the professor that you are a serious student who
is taking responsibility for your education and making an effort to learn. This increases your
interaction with faculty members, and raises the likelihood of finding mentors and roll models
who can help guide you in your academic, career, and personal development. In addition, class
time is a chance to meet and interact with other students in your class. This can help you to form
study groups or meet other students in your major.