The impacts of online learning versus traditional classroom learning are significant, beneficial, and provide flexibility for busy, working adults. Whether you prefer convenience of online learning, or the face-to-face aspect of traditional learning, there are many different components, which will influence that decision. After reading this research paper, you will have a descriptive idea of why I chose to pursue online learning, and how I have become successful with it.
For those students who are looking for more of a convenience to their education, online learning is the chosen path. For those students who are looking for the face-to-face aspect, traditional learning is their chosen path. I will be discussing the impacts of how …show more content…
Although more dedication, time management, and focus are required, in addition to a fast internet connection and computer, online learning provides flexibility for someone who works full time or who may have children and are not able to attend in-class courses. There is less hassle; no need to travel to and from school and you can work on assignments at any time of the day, at your own pace, unlike traditional courses, where there is a required time needed in class for face-to-face lessons. Results may vary from student to student, but nonetheless there is an opportunity for …show more content…
Cook and Yvonne Steinert, there is information regarding the flexibility of online learning that states “Online learning allows for flexibility in the timing of participation, as highlighted in the use of online technologies.” This article also discusses the factors that affect faculty development, being that online learning also affects them with regard to the physical location. (Online learning for faculty development, 2013, p. 931). Further development can be influential for faculty and students within the benefits of online