Comparing online and Face-to -Face learning experiences for nontraditional students
Pros for online
Cons for online
Pros for face-to-face
Cons for face-to-face
85% of students felt comfortable in an online setting
Higher ratings suggest a better teaching environment
Increased need for self regulation.
Three failed an online class and repeated course face to face
All three married with children and worked at least part time.
Data collected from logging on to the website, viewing course documents and discussion board postings were tallied.
If the program is set up poorly, good students can fail.
Not structured in a way that supports learners.
Forces students to be present
Forces students to be present.
Not cognitive to non traditional students with families and lack of available time to put towards school.
Better reminders of assignments can be explained in person.
better for time challenged individuals with families or other work related situations.
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Allows for bad habits to shine through, such as procrastination.
Not clear expectations for performance and participation
You get out what you put into it. If you don't show up or are consistently late, you miss pertinent information.