Non-Traditional Student Experience

Paper Summary:

In this article, the writer begins by noting that the Internet has revolutionized the educational system with online education becoming increasingly popular. The writer then discusses why a traditional educational setting is better than the online one and points out that critics charge that online education is vastly inferior to traditional classroom settings. The writer also maintains that, despite the many benefits of online education, there are certainly many weaknesses compared to traditional, campus-based education. Nevertheless, the writer then looks at the merits of an online education and concludes that non-traditional online education does have some merits over onsite courses and that online education does meet the non-traditional needs of most adults with families or full-time jobs. The paper is written from the personal perspective of the writer.

From the Paper:

"Colleges offer interactive environments and encourage students to participate in extra-curricular activities. Students join different clubs and student unions at the colleges, and participate in debates, games and sports. These activities help shape students' lives and characters. Students associate with and learn from each other. If they do not understand something in the class room, they may find a friend who is willing to help them out. Or, they may walk to the library to find a book or paper to serve their interest. They sit-down and read, or take the material with them.
"Online courses are meant for mature people who already have a job and are willing to make a choice between getting an education or getting no education at all."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Berkson, Jennie. "Learning Online". The Writer. May 2005. Boston: Vol. 118, Iss. 5; pg. 23, 3 pgs. Retrieved from ProQuest on May 23, 2008, Document ID: 825769111 http://proquest.umi.com.proxy.devry.edu/pqdweb?did=825769111&sid=2&Fmt=4&clientId=44941&RQT=309&VName=PQD
• Fretty, Peter. "Career Track", PM Network. September 2006. Drexel Hill: Vol. 20, Iss. 9; pg. C16, 6 pgs
• Ingle, Henry T. "Distance Learning/Technology". The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education. 8 May 2006. Paramus: Vol. 16, Iss. 15; pg. 33, 5 pgs

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