With the upgrade of technology in the education system, online courses are nowadays done by many individuals in the society due to the lack of time to sit in the classrooms and also because of the leniency that students have of using the digital system to conduct their research. The article discusses the issue of online courses and how it affects the education system and future of United States (Ramage John John & June 355). The problem also affect me because of the fact that some of the courses done will be through the digital system. The article is done by Claire Giordano, a student who explains the various ways that the online education platform affects individuals. The audience that is targeted for the research …show more content…
The author also explains that as much as many individuals expect a better outcome from the use of the online courses, the results of this step are usually bad and unprogressive especially for the students. Another disadvantage of the method of study is that it is expensive and therefore limits most of the citizens who are not well versed with the digital world from acquiring the reliable information that is needed to pass the course. The online system also inhibits the development of critical thinking skills in students as most of the information is gathered from the internet and through an easy way. It also makes the student dependent on the internet research system distracting their study mechanisms from the books and field …show more content…
Most of the people cannot afford the expensive system that requires constant computer research and internet accessibility. Most of the students who have no access to the websites required for study find it hard to pass the courses and get information for the various assignments (Noteborn 225). Internet accessibility has become expensive to acquire with the rise in technology. Most of the websites also require fast internet access which is hard to guarantee without a swift and suitable WIFI connection. As a student, it is easier to relate to this concept as some of the assignments done before required constant internet accessibility. The access to the internet has become expensive as many individuals use this platform for their constant research. Reliable laptops and internet connection is also required for the course to be conducted and for the person to have accessibility to the online books. Online courses also restrict people from gathering concrete information that can be backed up with reliable proof. Some of the webs resources are not guaranteed as the authors of the data are not traceable. Unlike the study carried out by individual groups that can be backed by substantial data and proof, the online platform only guarantees passing of the exams and assignments but not application of the course in real life