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Online learning and attending traditional school

   Nearly, all people around the world have to be affected by a coronavirus,


which has changed everything including education.  So the presidents of schools
notice that they will change the way to teach from traditional learning to online
learning. Both types of learning require instruction from teachers, and have
comparable method of assessment. Though, There are two distinctions between
the two teaching methods like instructional materials and flexibility.

Students at traditional class need instructional materials. Students learning


online also need instructional materials. In both classroom settings, you are
taught to retain information that needs to be used on later assignments like test
admitted in the class. Traditional classrooms are based on lectures and note
taking, for a lot of students this is the most effective way to learn the
information being taught. Online classes are structured completely different.
Most students use the textbook and external websites to obtain the details of the
class. They can read the information and transfer it back to the assignments.
Both classrooms relay the same material, but students process material
differently and one option may be more effective to their learning than the other.
Some students prefer the aspects of traditional classrooms and learn best by
hearing the material verbally and transferring it in their own words to paper.
Other students learn best by reading the material at their own pace to better
understand it.

Both online and traditional classes require students to manage their time
wisely. The online learning and traditional learning distinguish because
flexibility which brings for students. Traditional classes general meet in a
classroom at a specific location. Students are able to choose their own class
schedule, at a specific time morning, evening or night classes. Students meet in
their classroom at a scheduled time each week. Traditional class is suitable for
students who can conform to a more flexible schedule because they have to have
time to be able to travel and attend classes during the week. If a student is late,
delayed by the weather, or absent they may miss what went on during class.
Online classes can meet where ever a student have excess to the Internet.
Students are able to choose their classes at any time during the day or night;
twenty four seven. All communication with teachers and students are done
through emails, discussion board and telephones. Online classes are more
convenient for students that are full time workers or full time parents, because it
gives those students more time to be able to balance schoolwork and things at
home. Students can log on to their accounts at any time during the day.
Although there are both similarities and differences when it comes to
traditional and online learning it depends upon the student and how they prefer
to learn. If the student is aware of all the aspects that come with online learning
and are willing to put forth the effort to take online courses then it can be very
beneficial.

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