Kieran Kelley
CAS 283
Frank Stein
Blog 2
2-13-15
In
class we have talked about whether or not people like to communicate better
with one another using online methods of
communication or if they prefer using the face to face approach on connecting
with other people. In the article that I retrieved from national communication
website was about this connection on either using communication through technology
or face to face, but was taking into play with students liking to use online
courses or traditional classes on campus. I feel that this was a great article
to choose from since how technology is rapidly growing, and many classes have
been set for the use of online courses. In class we covered if individuals
rather talk face to face rather to hold conversations than the use of online
networks. So I wanted to dig into whether or not students in today’s college institutions
benefit better from online classes or if the traditional campus courses are.
When I
started reading the article it started off stating that online courses deliver,
if not all of the class content through the internet but unlike on campus
classes you are primarily bases on text interaction, and the learning
environment is in an independent environment. Even though they have audio and
video integrated into many online courses do these techniques sounds like a
good idea but do they better than face to face interactions while learning in a
class room environment?
Consider
the fact that online courses are physically distance from the universities.
This distance has been known to affect get some experiences and success while receiving
all college degree. Since online line
students have that distance from campus; thus, these resources and interactions
available for students through faculty or students may not be considered. With
not having those connections it limits them by not using campus office
resources. It can result in by the decrease of academic opportunities, and
social integration, known to be predictors of student’s success for those who
are taking traditional classes. Students who take online campuses miss out
on-campus experiences with have connections with faculty and students that
helps them get through their college career. In many cases without these factors
they have seen many students less likely to advance in their college careers to
receive a degree. In addition in many cases due to this lack of face to face
communication it has led to many instances students feeling alienated, and
isolated from others.
Some of
the positives that see while using face-to-face classes, students have their
classmates, learning centers on campus, professors' office hours, tutors, and
teaching assistants to support and help them with their various learning needs.
Having these resources to guide them through their courses help they gather
material, and in most cases help them receive a better education. I’m not
saying that all online courses are bad either, but most students have been
shown to have better academic success while learning in a traditional class
environment. Like I said it depends the student who is taking the classes but
in recent studies fair out better while learning in the face to face atmosphere
rather through technology devices.
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