Chicago Style Online Learning

ONLINE LEARNING IS AS GOOD AS FACE TO FACE LEARNING.
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As days goes by, we have seen the education sector take a different direction all together.
The use of information technology has been higher than the previous years. New models have
proven to be more beneficial and accessible to many. I think we need to adapt to the newer
models as they are more efficient. Online learning is one of the new model this occurs when the
teacher and student are in different locations. Some of the modes used in online learning are
computer, audio conferencing, broadcast, television, videotape and audio tape etc. This should be
adapted as it’s faster and more efficient . 1 We also need to understand that online learning
doesn’t only involve distance learning, it can also incorporate both. Some call it fusion learning
1 Mupinga,the clearing house, 2005,105

where there is use of computers and use of a teacher. 2 In my argument online learning is good
than face to face learning, it is more advanced, therefore, in my article today, we are going to
look at benefits of online learning, differences in the two modes of learning, and disadvantages
of face to face learning.
One of the benefit is that students in online learning circumstances performed better than
those going through face to face learning. This is because technology is more detailed than a
teacher teaching in front of a class. Second it’s that online learning creates a stronger sense of
community and reduce student dropout through mentoring programs that different schools have
come up with . 3Thirdly this mode of learning is easily available, you can learn remotely from
any part of the world at your convenience as long as you have access to the internet. Another
important benefit is that its flexible such that you can determine favorable time to do your studies
and the amount of time you would want to invest in a particular subject.
During an online learning research, a “group-controlling” design was found, whereas an
“individual-controlling” pattern was found in the face to face model of learning. There was seen
immense depth of the interactions amid students rise from the beginning to the middle of the
class and reached a reasonably stable state from the middle to the end of the class . 4 Second
difference is a research was conducted by teaching students online and face to face and they were
later given a test to conduct, at the end of the research students who attended the online training
performed better than the face to face learning, proving that online learning has found to be more
efficient in this generation. Most of the online students found the course to be as effective or
2 Watson,John.”Blended Learning 2008

3 Drysdale “shepherding programme"2014,12
4 Shu,2018,90
more effective to their learning than the usual face to face learning . 5 In addition to the above,
students using online materials and frequently interacting with this method of learning became
more satisfied and opened them up more mentally than those using face to face model of learning
. 6More technical skills are developed as students need to learn how to go through different
learning methods and programmes to achieve the given assignment.
Now having understood the online method of learning, i would like to state some of the
disadvantages of face to face learning and it’s my desire that we could adapt to the most efficient
mode of learning. First is that face to face mode of learning is more tedious for both the student
and the teacher as it involves a lot of time for students to learn and complete assignments given.
Secondly this is not the most convenient model of study as it involves travelling to a certain
place or classroom that’s assigned to learn, hence in presence of calamities students are put in
higher risks. Also change of classes causes a lot of time wastage and inconvenience thus taking
longer time to complete a lesson .7
In conclusion the world is changing fast and to achieve better results it’s advisable to
adapt to the most convenient mode of learning, so as to be at per with the changing education
systems of the world and to benefit more without being left behind.
5 Neuhauser,c.2002
6 Liu X journal of educational technology and society,2010,180
7 Mirkholikovna,Advantages and disadvantages of distance learning,2020,54
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Drysdale, J., Graham, C., & Borup, J. (2014). An online high school “shepherding”
program: Teacher roles and experiences mentoring online students. Journal of Technology and
Teacher Education, 22(1), 9-32.
Liu, X., Liu, S., Lee, S. H., & Magjuka, R. J. (2010). Cultural differences in online learning:
International student perceptions. Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 13(3), 177-188.
Mirkholikovna, D. K. (2020). Advantages and disadvantages of distance learning. Наука
и образование сегодня, (7 (54)).
Mupinga, D. M. (2005). Distance education in high schools: Benefits, challenges, and
suggestions. The clearing house: a journal of educational strategies, Issues and Ideas, 78(3), 105-
109.
Watson, John. "Blended Learning: The Convergence of Online and Face-to-Face Education.
Promising Practices in Online Learning." North American Council for Online Learning (2008).

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ONLINE LEARNING IS AS GOOD AS FACE TO FACE LEARNING.

1 Mupinga,the clearing house, 2005,105

of face to face learning.

During an online learning research, a “group-controlling” design was found, whereas an

2 Watson,John.”Blended Learning 2008

learning methods and programmes to achieve the given assignment.

longer time to complete a lesson .7

Teacher Education, 22(1), 9-32.

Mirkholikovna, D. K. (2020). Advantages and disadvantages of distance learning. Наука

и образование сегодня, (7 (54)).

Mupinga, D. M. (2005). Distance education in high schools: Benefits, challenges, and

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