Is Online Learning More Effective Than Face to Face Learning?

Online learning is fast becoming the number one choice for students. According to the US Department of Education, digital learning in public schools will triple in the next three years. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of students who prefer to go online rather than enroll in regular classroom instruction.

In general, the web-based teaching method is ideal for those who don’t want to spend money to travel a far distance for education. Now three main factors have emerged that make online learning more popular than its traditional counterpart – time, technology and curriculum.

time

Time is one of the main reasons why more and more people are switching to web-based or “blended” learning (which includes both face-to-face and online learning methods). People prefer to take online courses because they allow students to study at their leisure. To be clearer, there is no compulsion for students to study at a specific time like they do in face-to-face (classroom) learning. Students can choose their own time of day or night to study, as well as choose a convenient time to take semester tests.

Learn how to use multimedia

Online learning allows students to use various audio and video elements to later view, capture, store and retrieve any important data or information. Various multimedia facilities are available to instantly start two-way interaction and collaboration between teachers and students. For example, remote students can use Skype to participate in real-time video conferences and chat with faculty at their institute.

Save a lot of money

One of the main reasons people choose to get an online degree is the amount of dollars they save by enrolling in such courses. Various studies have found that the amount of money required to earn a degree online is halved compared to its traditional counterpart. It is much more economical to choose an internet-based course than to pay your school or college fees.

Flexible schedules

Almost all online classes/courses offer flexible study schedules. Students can review the various courses offered by an educational institution directly online without rushing to the office to review the same in person. Working professionals in particular find most online courses very beneficial as they allow students to continue working while studying.

Provides focused learning

Online learning allows students to focus more on the topics being taught compared to face-to-face classes. With traditional teaching methods, students often lose interest due to the chaotic classroom situation and the teachers’ inability to attend to each student individually. Internet-based learning can help educators overcome such situations by enabling them to acquire and use diverse learning styles and media such as chat, video conferencing, email, etc.

Thanks to Jonathan Reynold