There seems to be a constant battle between whether
traditional schooling or online schooling is most beneficial. Well today I am
here to share my opinion on this matter. I have been a student at Brigham Young
University in Idaho for almost four years now. Yes, I am about to graduate
shortly, it’s very exciting and scary. I have tried occasionally to take a
class online, trying to keep my schedule during the day open. And every time I
have registered for one of these classes, I end up dropping it. The reasons
being are that they typically are busy work, I don't have an instructor to talk
to easily to clarify things, and let’s face it, and they’re boring. I never
feel I learn as much or as well when I'm in an online classroom setting. I need
face time, interaction with people. I feel that most students are the same way.
Yes, there are those motivated geniuses out there that can conquer online
classes without any difficulties. I however am not one of those. Also I feel
that with online schooling you miss out on the opportunity and experience of
having social interactions. Social interactions are a huge factor in the way
our society runs. Yes it’s great if you’re an efficient worker, and are skilled
in many fields. But if you can’t converse with your co-workers, or present an
idea to a board or committee, you’re kind of in a handicapped situation. You
need to be able to interact with people in a normal, appropriate manner. And so my opinion is, no, I don't feel online
schooling is better than traditional.
