Reflection #9

WHAT: I looked into the website WorldWideLearn and read some articles on online learning because I was curious to learn the benefits of an online education.

SO WHAT: Online schooling has become extremely popular. Here are some of the reasons why:

-students can attend anytime from anywhere.

-course material is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

-student interaction increases because all participation is online, so its not just the "outgoing" and "talkative" students who get a chance to speak up.

-the teaching is student centered, meaning that students can learn with whatever way works best for them (visually, orally, etc.).

-online schooling helps prepare students and helps them become familiar with technology, which is becoming an important skill for the 21st century worker.

NOW WHAT: As popular as online schooling is becoming, I hope that people are still looking for ways to improve it, as I find it hard to imagine replacing the experience of an actual classroom. But I do see the benefits of being able to access your schooling at anytime and anywhere. I think it would be beneficial for students in this day and age to experience both the traditional classroom and the online classroom.