Lauren MacKenzie
English 120
October 14, 2002
Essay Two
Traditional Classes to Online Classes
Within the last decade, the ability of going to college without ever getting out of your pajamas has become a reality. The information technology of today has brought virtual classrooms into any home with an internet connection. But is taking classes out of home, in spare time, giving the digital student a better education, or giving him the ability to slack off in a whole new dimension? Although traditional classes have the benefit of familiarity and create a more motivational learning environment, students should take online courses because they are much more convenient and ultimately give the student instant access to a plethora of information with the click of a button.
Traditional classes still make up the majority of college courses offered because they hold the advantage of familiarity and in many aspects they are still beneficial especially for students who need to be motivated to learn. Waking up can be a burden to the hung over American college student. Therefore, when that task is finally accomplished, actually getting out of the dorm and going to class can further awaken the student. Once in the classroom, paying attention to the professor is easy. Though often, understanding material can be difficult. Traditional classes give the student the ability to visit the professor and work out any issues that may have arisen during class. For students with a lack of stimulus, traditional classes have a rigid structure of which the student can adhere to and can get the work done to pass the class.
