Class In Classroom Vs. On-line Class???

I'm not very self-motivated. When I was actually in a classroom I was pushed to do the work. However, when I was at home I wouldn't really do my homework. I didn't have the drive or ambasion to do it. I guess if I did attend college. I would have to actually be around the other students physically or I'd never get anything accomplished.

I have tried both things, and I think that there are advantages and disadvantages about both ways of studying. Right now I study psychology online, and I enjoy studying this way. I am very independent and as long as I have access to the internet I can study any time of the day (or night) I am able to plan my day the way I want to, and I like that a lot. It is also cheaper for me to study this way. I live in the countryside and there are no schools in my village, if I had to drive to school every day, it would get pretty expensive. Sometimes I miss the face-to-face interaction with my teacher and the other students, but aside from that, I enjoy studying this way.

I am currently doing an on line class, and Im really enjoying it. It beats being in a classroom full of people, and I can work at my own convenience.

Although online classes are very convenient for a lot of people it requires a lot of discipline. One has no one to really ask questions and you have to set an astringent schedule daily to attend. Some people believe it is easier because of the convenience then do not realize how hard it really is. I now people who tried it and have failed terribly. As they forgot that it does take much more discipline on their end.

Maybe I prefer the online class ,for I can manage my time more flexible.

Online classes are surely much easier, but they cannot give you the opportunity to communicate and become closer with your friends in a real class. I would always choose a class in classroom instead of an online class.

There is lot of limitation for online classes,but in some situations we have to depend on it.I am working as a network engineer and to gain knowledge about new technologies i mostly depend on video classes on the net.I think no technologies can match the convenience of traditional classes.

Online classes are very expensive because some of them are based abroad. We ahve one in the Philippines, the distance education of U.P and since I was an alumna I wanted to enroll in a masteral degree because I want to keep my career while studying.

I would prefer Classroom over online classes as you dont find any friends besides to have a nice chat if the class is boring in real time.we used to have our lunch in my college when the classes were going on and it was fun to pull each others legs and the worst would be when the lecturer notices this.its good to learn at our ease in our home through online sites but we wouldnt be disciplined that way.great day.

As for me, I hate online class, it make me sleepy especially if you're reading long paragraphs of explanations. Plus answer to those quizzes are easy leaked out for cheating. You can't ask you teacher about something that you don't understand instantly, you have to take notes for that matter and if you don't, you would completely forgot what you don't understand when discussion occurs. But, it's just me, I believe that every person way of understanding things. This one's work better for the one student, but sometimes it doesn't work for the other. The ability of a student to learn at school is not base on how good his professor is, it not base how good and popular the university the student is enrolled at... it's all base on HOW EAGER THE STUDENT is willing to learn. ^.^

I simply prefer online classes. For the past year now, I have been attending American InterContinental University (AIU Online) and I love it. I have acquired my Associate's (AABA Business Administration Information Systems) in 1 year which it would've taken me until 2013 at the local community college here. And, now in another year or so, I will acquire my Bachelor's (BIT Internet Security). It requires more discipline of course because there is no testing, only projects, group projects and discussion boards. No one is going to stay on your back about it, so one has to remain focused. My classes are also only 5 weeks with my homework being due every Sunday by 1am EST for me (12am CST for my school time). I enjoy it thoroughly as I can chat to fellow students if I need help. There is online tutoring offered. You can call email or chat to your Professor. There is online interactive course materials. And sometimes you can have your books as pdf files vs. the actual book. Additionally, if you happen to miss the live chat session (class), you can always go back and watch it over because there is an archive kept. There are always people available to chat to for help (Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Technical Support, Library, Career Services..etc.). Some are available 24/7. To top it all off, there is a virtual campus area where you can join clubs and societies. You should check it out! The only disadvantage that I can think of.. is that some classes can cost up to $300-$400 per credit hour!!

Distance learning or online classes would seem the way to go. It is practical since you don't have to go out, notes-wise, you could save virtually all of the notes and you could do your research online. And if you're a visual learner, you could easily learn with the modules and materials they will be sending you through the net. But for me, the most effective way of learning is through personal interaction. Your brain would retain the information more if you hear it (except if you're deaf) and experience it. So I prefer classroom learning. =)

I prefer a classroom but i'm not a student anymore ;) I have a big memories in one classroom oh..

Hi Amanda 8157, I took my first online class this last quarter at my college. I took an online Music class (music appreciation kind of thing). I think the type of class itself will change whether it is good for online or not. In my case, the music class sucked. It was very difficult, and was not a pleasurable experience. However, I think that classes such as programming, or other computer sciences could do well as an online class, considering that everything could be done on the computer and if it is a good teacher, he/she may even have video tutorials and such to help you with your studies.

Well it really depends on what you want to do. Online classes are a lot more convenient, but remember, its just a computer. I would rather take real classes. Even though it is less convenient, more expensive, and much more harder, you learn much more. If you aren't in it just for the degrees, then I would recommend taking a real class. You learn more effectively in real life than on the computer. This statement could be debatable though.

As I don't have experienced online class.I prefer for regular class because I feel I get more from regular class.In traditional classroom I feel more comfortable when teachers are near to me and also I get an opportunity to discuses my doubts with my friend .