The Internet vs.
The Classroom
Written by Constance Clark
October 12, 2012
Welcome to the year 2012. If you
live in the United States, your current president is African American; the
price of a gallon of gas is around $4.69 and you are still not 100 percent sure
if the world is going to end this year or not! As the years go by, our society
is constantly changing. Some of us choose to adapt to the new developments but
not everyone is so quick to make the switch from their old-fashioned ways to
something more progressive, especially when dealing with technology.
In our culture, discussions about technology
are present in daily conversation but not everyone prefers to participate in
the current trends of the generation. In such a fast-paced environment,
your preference regarding technology can now affect how you decide to approach
your education. When applying for classes every semester, students must decide
whether to take a class on campus or enroll in an online course. With
technology advancing, the innovation and energy put towards improving the scholastic
experience should be appreciated but before you sign up for that online course,
ask yourself; what would education be without the classroom?
Skills have been taught and handed
down from generation to generation. It is what makes a community a community.
The hands- on experience of traditional schooling, not only decreases errors
made during the learning process but, aids in the gain of social experience, as
well. Without instructors and the classroom setting, it is easy to miss out on
the essential aspect of education; human contact. So before you sign up for
that online course, consider joining a class on campus. Learn from your elders,
meet your peers and be a part of the advancement of your community without
relying on technology for help. Life starts when you log off.
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