When talking about a traditional class we are talking about those classes that we take everyday in a regular classroom, a board (white or chalk) and desks. When talking about an online class we are talking about having a class over the web, using new tools but only over the computer. Having to teach either a traditional class or an onlince class is difficult on its own way but both of these have advantages and disadvantages when they are develop.
A traditional class in a classroom is the way that we are all use to learn. For me, one of the advantages that this class has is the fact that teachers can monitor better their students. It means that they can check on them either to make sure they are performing the activities correctly or to clarify the students doubts. It is very important as teacher to do this, but in an online class,can you really monitor your students? I do not think so, therefore, this class has that advantage of clarifying doubts instantly. Another advantage that I can mention about a traditional class is that everyone has access to it. If we think about the reality that we live in our country, we have certain places out of the city which some persons do not really have electricity in their houses ir live very poorly but do have access to a school in which they can receive a traditional class. On the other hand, a disadvantage that I probably see in a regular and normal class in the classroom might be that lack of innovation. Sometimes being in a traditional class can get boring especially if the teacher has no motivation of doing the class different or innovative.
We also have the other type of class which is the online class. Nowadays, technoly has become an important factor in education, it not only helps to innovate your class but it can enhance it as well. An advantage that I can mention about the online classes is the "internet". We can find some many information about some many different things over the internet that sometimes it facilitates our homework assignments. Also, receiving classes by an online class can be much more comfortable especially for the people who have to travel a lot ot get to their schools. It can also facilitate the students' schedule if they have to work or if they have other resposabilities. Now lets check out the "bad side" of an online class. First of all, I think that not having access to internet can definitely obstruct the learning process because if you have to look up for certain links, how would you be able to do it without internet? It can almost be impossible to do it. Also, teachers cannot monitor the students' development which it means that they cannot keen an eye on them. Also the students will not be able to do extracurricular activities like the regular or traditional class. Another disadvantage might be the fact that if students have any doubt they cannot receive an instantly answer from the teacher for different reasons such as, the teacher might not have access to internet or is not log in.
As mention before, both classes have their advantages and disadvantages as well but both have the same objective which is for the students to learn and also to facilitate the students' learning process.Both can really be helpful for the students. Most likely,traditional class will never expire because is the way we all have gone to classes but the online class is becoming essential since technology is an important part of our lives.
What you mention about traditional classes is true because in a classroom teachers can control the students' work, also if the students have doubts about the topic can ask because in the classroom is a teacher that can explain more than once, also traditional classes have disadvantages because sometimes the students get bored and do not pay attention but it depends on how interactive a teacher can do the class.
ResponderEliminarOn-line classes are really helphful for those people who have to work and do not have enough time to continue studying, these people can do it via internet, of course on-line classes have advantages and disadvnatages, too; as you mentioned is nice for those people who have to travel to a school or work.