Introduction
Kate Kiefer wrote a segment in a book in 2007 called “Do Students Lose More than They Gain in Online Writing Classes?” In Kiefer’s segment she argues that regardless of the advantages that online writing classes can provide, there are far too many shortcomings, including, a lack of a writing system classroom, student time constraints, and a “market” model of education that the educational establishment has to deal with. Kiefer notes that these shortcomings in online writing courses are ultimately giving students less than what they deserve from a writing class and as a result students are losing more than what they are gaining from the online class. Contrary to what the author Kate Kiefer argues, online writing courses can …show more content…
The ability to work at one’s own pace and at their own convenience is a luxury to many. Kiefer negatively noted that online classes allowed individuals to work whenever and however much they wanted; however, when taking an online class that is expected and requested by most taking the online class. Online classes offer a accessibility and mobility to work 24/7 from anywhere at anytime (Platt, Raile, & Yu, 2014). Nevertheless, online classes are not ideal for everyone, but for individuals who have good time management skills and want independence from the standard classroom online classes are a great …show more content…
However, Kiefer failed to note that online classes allow students to learn how to become responsible for their own work and to ensure they complete their work on time. As with standard classes, online classes, especially writing classes encourage students to seek out peer and professor assistance to review and provide feedback. If a student needs extra explanations, assistance, and or guidance these supplements are available to students in a variety of methods, including asking the professor, contacting the library, contacting peers, and the writing center. Kiefer missed the concept that students quickly realize that they have the “independence in learning to exercise freedom of choice and maximize their outcomes” (Serdyukov & Hill, 2013). If a student is not happy with a grade, they should be informed that they are solely responsible for earning their education and the grades that they
Kate Kiefer wrote a segment in a book in 2007 called “Do Students Lose More than They Gain in Online Writing Classes?” In Kiefer’s segment she argues that regardless of the advantages that online writing classes can provide, there are far too many shortcomings, including, a lack of a writing system classroom, student time constraints, and a “market” model of education that the educational establishment has to deal with. Kiefer notes that these shortcomings in online writing courses are ultimately giving students less than what they deserve from a writing class and as a result students are losing more than what they are gaining from the online class. Contrary to what the author Kate Kiefer argues, online writing courses can …show more content…
The ability to work at one’s own pace and at their own convenience is a luxury to many. Kiefer negatively noted that online classes allowed individuals to work whenever and however much they wanted; however, when taking an online class that is expected and requested by most taking the online class. Online classes offer a accessibility and mobility to work 24/7 from anywhere at anytime (Platt, Raile, & Yu, 2014). Nevertheless, online classes are not ideal for everyone, but for individuals who have good time management skills and want independence from the standard classroom online classes are a great …show more content…
However, Kiefer failed to note that online classes allow students to learn how to become responsible for their own work and to ensure they complete their work on time. As with standard classes, online classes, especially writing classes encourage students to seek out peer and professor assistance to review and provide feedback. If a student needs extra explanations, assistance, and or guidance these supplements are available to students in a variety of methods, including asking the professor, contacting the library, contacting peers, and the writing center. Kiefer missed the concept that students quickly realize that they have the “independence in learning to exercise freedom of choice and maximize their outcomes” (Serdyukov & Hill, 2013). If a student is not happy with a grade, they should be informed that they are solely responsible for earning their education and the grades that they