The document compares and contrasts online teaching with traditional in-person teaching. Online teaching allows flexibility in location, timing, and ability to enroll a diverse student body globally. However, it can create isolation and lack face-to-face interaction. Traditional teaching has set schedules and locations but allows direct interaction between students and teachers. Both methods have advantages and disadvantages depending on priorities, with no single right approach. Overall, the best method depends on individual convenience and suitability.

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ONLINE VS TRADITIONAL FORM OF
TEACHING
Prepared by : Dr. Shabana Naz Shah

2. Online
Teaching
• Online teaching is the process of educating others via the internet.
• Various methods can be used, such as one-on-one video calls, group video calls,
zoom meeting, team meeting and webinars.
• We can start teaching from any location (home, coffee shop, co-working space).
• Through online teaching delivers the content through text, images or videos.
• In this method we can enroll students from various backgrounds and
geographical areas.
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3. Traditional
Method of
Teaching
 The traditional method of teaching is an old
method of teaching.
 This is teacher-centric method that
promotes the supremacy of the teacher
within the classroom setup.
 It has a fixed schedule and place.
 Here teachers followed the drill and rote
method of memorization.
 In this method, children learn through
repetition and memorization.
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4. Difference between Online
Teaching and Traditional
Teaching
S. No. Online Teaching Traditional Teaching
1 Flexible class timings and duration. Fixed class timings and class duration.
2 Heterogeneous group of people, even linked
globally.
Homogeneous group of people of almost same age,
profession etc.
3 Classes are technology driven and learner
centric.
Classes are generally teacher driven and teacher
centric.
4 Automated evaluation through continuous
conducted online tests.
Evaluations takes place through general exams and
manually graded assignments.
5 Comparatively low cost. Setup is a bit expensive.
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5. Merits of
Traditional
Teaching Methods
 These methods are easy to use.
 Regular attendance in classes helps them interact with other individuals of their
own age, be better disciplined, follow a regular schedule, and improve their
physical fitness and mental alertness.
 Students can directly share their views and clarify their own queries with the
teacher, thus getting their questions answered right away.
 The chances of technical glitches are really less.
 No need to learn about the usage of computer-based teaching aids.
 This allows teachers to know the students and evaluate their strengths and
weaknesses better, act as mentors, and guide students in their career possibilities.
 Lastly, interactions with good teachers help motivate students to achieve higher
marks.
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6. Demerits of Traditional
Teaching Methods
-WEAK LEARNERS SUFFER THE MOST
AS THEY DON’T FEEL MOTIVATED.
-EVALUATION OF LEARNERS CAN BE
FAULTY BASED ON TRADITIONAL
TEACHING METHODS.
LACK OF COOPERATIVENESS AND
COLLABORATION.
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7. Merits of Online Teaching
 One of the most significant advantages of online teaching is flexibility.
 Enhanced Time Management Skills.
 Career Advancement Opportunities.
 Online teaching allows students to work independently without interacting
with the teacher or other peers.
 This is ideal for those students who have social anxiety or tend to learn
better alone.
 Increased Collaboration.
 Personalized Education. 7

8. Demerits of Online
Teaching
• Online teaching may Create a Sense of Isolation.
• Online teaching means more screen-time.
• Lack of face-to-face interaction.
• Technical difficulties.
• Internet connection problems and computer skills.
• In online teaching, the learner is not directly interacting with the faculty.
• So, in case of having any questions, they may find it difficult to ask their online instructor.
• Does not work on social skills.
• Some teachers do not have skills to run an online class.
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9. Perks of Online Teaching
Over Traditional Teaching
Online Teaching
• We can teach while sitting at
home.
• Less expensive.
• No specific timings.
• Missed classes can be delivered
at time.
• Detailed explanations.
Traditinal Teaching
• Knowledge is delivered at a
particular center.
• Bit costlier.
• Done on a specific time.
• Missed classes are difficult to
deliver.
• Less explanations.
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10. Perks of Traditional
Teaching Over
OnlineTeaching
Traditinal Teaching
• Face to face communication
with students.
• Doubts and questions can be
asked easily.
• It can be completed in less
duration.
OnlineTeaching
• No face-to-face communication
with students.
• Bit difficult to know the doubts
and the questions arise.
• It takes more duration than
traditional teaching.
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11. Conclusion
 We should know that the teaching environment can vary in online and
traditional classes based on many factors.
 It usually depends on our priorities and how flexible we’re willing to be for
our classes.
 Ultimately, the choice is ours and depends on our preferences, but both
teaching approaches have pros and cons, so make sure we weigh them out
equally.
 There’s no right or wrong answer regarding online vs. traditional form of
teaching.
 We can choose the best according to our convenience and suitability.
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