Online Learning
By: Caroline Monfalcone
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"Online learning can be a lifeline to those who have obstacles such as geographical or physical disabilities". -Paul Levinson
Online Learning is becoming more and more common these days. It is a beneficial way to learn while in a remote area. Online learning can also be used as a fun alternative way to teach students.
This is a photo of my own person virtual learning space!
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
At the end of this lesson you will be able to....
1. Explain Online Learning
2. Explain the importance of Online Learning
3. Discuss Online Learning’s Effectiveness Compared to in person learning.
"What is Online Learning?”
"What is Online Learning?”
Online learning would’ve been unheard off 100 years ago. However, with technology getting stronger and faster everyday, online learning is becoming more common. Online learning made a breakthrough in spring 2020 when the Corona virus took the world by storm. Without our advanced technologies, our students wouldn’t have finished their grade in school. Some may not have even graduated. Virtual learning is a way for students to take courses online through assignments and video lectures. This learning option is appearing to become more and more common in universities. “It [online learning] is being pushed heavily by corporations, universities and the computer industry. (Kearsley, 2002)
“Why is Online Learning Important?”
Learning virtually could be convenient for many reasons. In instances of a global pandemic, a natural disaster or inclement weather, online learning is a major advantage. From elementary through college students, it is important for teachers to keep up with curriculum no matter the circumstance. The thing about online learning is that it can be done anywhere. College students living across the country can enroll in online courses for a university thousands of miles away. If you are teaching virtually, it is important to ensure that your students have a safe learning space even if it is not in a physical classroom. Allowing your students to speak up about their opinion, ask questions or share their concerns is a vital part of maintaining a successful learning environment. In Learning to Teach Online, Marisol Clark-Ibáñez and Linda Scott discuss the importance of developing a new pedagogy with online teaching to engage your students and learn how to enhance their critical thinking. (Clark-Ibáñez and Scott, 2008)
“The Effectiveness of Virtual Learning”
“The Effectiveness of Virtual Learning”
We know online learning can be a huge advantage, but is it effective? In the article Comparing the Effectiveness of Classroom and Online Learning: Teaching Research Methods, an experiment was done to conduct learning effectiveness (Ni, 2013). The experiment was done at California State University using the same students and the same instructor (Ni, 2013). The only difference was online learning versus in-person learning. This study compared learning effectiveness in six research method classes (3 online and 3 face-to-face). Results showed that for fall 2010, the failing percentage rate was 11 percent higher for online learning. This proves that more students academically succeeded in face-to-face learning (Ni, 2013).
Conclusion
According to Clark-Ibáñez and Scott, technology isn't going anywhere. If anything, it's only getting bigger. Introducing ourselves and our students to new technologies and different types of learning will not only better ourselves, but it will better our future (Clark-Ibáñez and Scott, 2008). We are lucky to live in a time where we have the choice (sometimes it is a choice) to learn virtually from the comfort of our couch or the choice to have the ability of being face to face with an instructor.
What Have We Learned?
According to Kearsley, online learning is being pushed heavily by...
A. Corporations
B. Universities
C. Telephone companies
D. Both A and B
In the article Comparing the Effectiveness of Classroom and Online Learning: Teaching Research Methods, what was said about students learning virtually compared to students learning face to face?
A. The failing percentage rate was 11% higher than students learning face to face
B. The success percentage rate was 21% higher for students learning virtually.
C. The failing percentage rate was 6% higher for students learning face to face.
D. They were more likely to become president.
ANSWERS: 1)D 2)A
References:
Articles
Clark-Ibáñez , M. (2008). Learning to Teach Online. Teaching Sociology, 36(1), 34–41.
Kearsley, G. (2002). Is Online Learning for Everybody. Educational Technology, 42(1), 41–44.
Ni, A. Y. (2013). Comparing the Effectiveness of Classroom and Online Learning: Teaching Research Methods. Journal of Public Affairs Education, 19(2), 199–215.
Videos
What Are Pros and Cons of Online Classes. (2020). Retrieved October 23 2021, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6grilxPXra4.
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