Online Education / myLot

United States

March 11, 2017 4:19pm CST

What do you all think of online education verses traditional brick and mortar. It is becoming a more common route to an education, but still some look down on it. Thoughts? How about with employers?

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Gina

@Gina145 (3949)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

11 Mar 17

I think it can be a good thing for people who have the self discipline to get the work done. I'm not sure I'd be able to study that way though.

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noruby

@noruby (55)

• United States

12 Mar 17

it is and a good way to look at it

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snowy

@snowy22315 (180770)

• United States

11 Mar 17

Good question welcome to mylot. I think it is a decent alternative but I prefer classroom learning if possible.

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noruby

@noruby (55)

• United States

11 Mar 17

I see your point. However, there are so many online options especially in the work place as a way you can advance.

Pat Z Anthony

@PatZAnthony (14749)

• Charlotte, North Carolina

11 Mar 17

What works for some won't work for others. Some we know love doing everything online.

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Gitara

@Gita17112016 (3611)

• Trinidad And Tobago

11 Mar 17

Welcome . i prefer the old fashion way but if it's online i still think guidance is needed. There are a lot of distracting things online.

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The Invisible Man

@TheInvisibleMan (17597)

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11 Mar 17

Education is valid in every field.

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The Invisible Man

@TheInvisibleMan (17597)

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11 Mar 17

@noruby The path matters, but the final destination is what counts.

noruby

@noruby (55)

• United States

11 Mar 17

i agree

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Aunt Bling

@workathomefan (8957)

• Prairieville, Louisiana

11 Mar 17

I am never going back to school so I don't need online or offline education.

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noruby

@noruby (55)

• United States

12 Mar 17

you do not have to go to school, but what about learning something new?

bonnie

@bunnybon7 (50973)

• Holiday, Florida

12 Mar 17

most places require computer smarts these days to put in your application so that works out too

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CaseyL

@CaseyRoss9966 (4056)

• United States

12 Mar 17

I think it is good for people who are determined and have self discipline to keep with it. Someone who doesn't like school or isn't good at it probably shouldn't do online school. I am looking into and online grad school so I can do it freely while still working during the day and having my clinics close to home. It would be more affordable for me that way and I have the determination and self discipline to be able to do it.

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Prashanth

@Prshnth (907)

• Bangalore, India

12 Mar 17

i personally feel there are so many advantages in online education.....but one disadvantage is you can't make friends .now there is a difference between online friends and real life friends.....going out with friends is so nice than chatting with them online

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