Online Learning

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The paper discusses how online learning, while hardly a perfect substitute for the one-on-one interaction of a real life classroom, fulfills an important function for today's diverse student body. The paper examines how there are certain aspects of the college experience that will be lost to persons who pursue all of their higher education online. The paper concludes that despite the negative aspects of online learning, it has a place in adult education.

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"Furthermore, from the perspective of a concerned parent, "students are expected to find their own resources for completing assignments and exams, which is empowering for some, but daunting for others." (Hansen, 2006) In other words, no one is there, encouraging the student to go to class or not to procrastinate. There is no roommate setting a good example, no schedule set by activities, part-time work, and the cafeteria. An online learner has minimal responsibility to his or her fellow students to attend class and participate in class discussion and complete class presentations. There is little personal attention given by the professor or the other students. Moreover, while mainstream colleges and universities may make use of distance learning technology, a distance learning degree still carries a "stigma." (Hansen, 2006)"

Sample of Sources Used:

• Hansen, Randall. "Distance Learning Pros and Cons." Quintessential Careers. 2006. [27 Aug 2006] < http://www.quintcareers.com/printable/distance_learning_pros-cons.html>
• "Strengths of Online Learning." University of Illinois. Last modified Aug 27, 2006. [27 Aug 2006] <http://www.ion.illinois.edu/Resources/tutorials/overview/strengths.asp>
• "Weaknesses of Online Learning." University of Illinois. Last modified Aug 27, 2006.[27 Aug 2006] <http://www.ion.illinois.edu/Resources/tutorials/overview/weaknesses.asp#AdministrationFaculty>
• "What are the pros and cons?" e-learning FAQs: e-learner's resources. 2006. [27 Aug 2006] <http://www.elearners.com/resources/elearning-faq5.asp>

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