THE PROS AND
CONS OF ONLINE
LEARNING
KATORA THOMAS
ED 309
DEFINITION OF EDUCATION
 Education is defined as
the process of receiving
or giving systematic
instruction, especially at
a school or university.
DEFINITION OF TECHNOLOGY
 Technology is defined
as the application of
scientific knowledge for
practical purposes.
WHAT IS ONLINE LEARNING?
 https://youtu.be/dObDauzpCMg
ONLINE LEARNING VS. TRADITIONAL LEARNING
Online Learning
 Cost
 No commute
 Work anytime
 Comfortable learning environment
Traditional Learning
 Schedule
 Face to face with instructor
 Interact with others
IS ONLINE LEARNING A GOOD THING?
 Flexibility
 Access 24/7
 Variety of useful sources
 No textbooks
 Study anytime
 Convenient
 Independence
IS ONLINE LEARNING A BAD THING
 Communication
 Issues with technology
 Self-direction
 No access internet
 Distraction
WILL ONLINE LEARNING REPLACE TRADITIONAL LEARNING IN THE
NEAR FUTURE?
 Online learning will not fully
replace traditional learning
because some people will need
that face to face interaction
with their instruction.
RESOURCES
 https://mycollegeguide.org/blog/2017/05/online-classes-vs-traditional-classes/
 https://www.huffingtonpost.com/avi-yashchin/will-online-learning-repl_b_4935348.html
 https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2018/05/08/will-online-education-replace-classroom-education-
anytime-soon/#6c3ac7a4690c
 https://www.ies.ncsu.edu/resources/white-papers/pros-and-cons-of-online-education/
CLASS SURVEY
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Ah1Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

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