Semester 422

E-Learning at home
vs. traditional
education
Composition 11 (English 118)

Prepared by: Hussain Abdullah Albattah

(401902576) Section 104
Prepared for: Dr. Ernesto R. Ader, Jr.
 Contents
Acknowledgment_____________________________________________ 3
Abstract_____________________________________________________4
i. Introduction_________________________________________________ 5
ii. Comparing Methods__________________________________________6
2.1 Online Learning
2.2 Traditional Learning
2.3 Virtual Class Vs Traditional Class
iii. Participation Rates___________________________________________ 8
iv. The Big 4 E-Learning benefits__________________________________ 8
3.1 Synchronous & Asynchronous Online Learning
3.2 More reading requirements for on-line learning
3.3 Digital literacy needs online learning
3.4 The instructor is an online learning mentor
v. Benefits of traditional education________________________________ 9
4.1 Active Learning
4.2 Not all major can be supposed to teach online:
4.3 Library access and research material Access:
4.5 Extra-curricular activities:
4.6 Cost reduction:
vi. Dis-advantages of E-Learning_________________________________ 11
5.1 Lack of face to face interaction:
5.2 Enhanced liability:
5.3 Failed to accredit:
5.4 E-learning requires high motivation and abilities in time
management.
5.5 Feedback is limited for students online
5.6 Challenges in networking:

Conclusion_________________________________________________ 14
References_________________________________________________ 15
Figure 1 and 2 _____________________________________________ 8/13

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Acknowledgment

I am over helmed in all humbleness and gratefulness to acknowledge my depth to all those who
have helped me to put these ideas, well above the level of simplicity and into something
concrete.
I would like to express my special thanks of gratitude to my teacher as well as our principal who
gave me the golden opportunity to do this wonderful project on the topic "E-Learning Vs
traditional education" , which also helped me in doing a lot of Research and i came to know
about so many new things. I am really thankful to them. Any attempt at any level can’t be
satisfactorily completed without the support and guidance of MY parents and friends.

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Abstract:

In recent years, education became one of the fastest growing sectors and in the rapidly growing
social system too, online education is extremely popular. Students around the world can take
online courses. A few educational institutions, colleges and university institutions also offer
eLearning courses or mixed classroom and online courses. These traditional brick and mortar
schools offer more online training courses for online studies. The development of online training
is convincing only because people's tendency to learn at their own pace and the advancement of
technology. Though both learners and teachers have been guaranteed the transition from the
teaching of class to online teaching, there are still some unique attributes that line the two
learning options. Although online education is extremely popular, the majority of people are not
familiar with such methods. The methodology according to their interests and needs is proven to
be accurate. The following analysis will greatly assist the professionals to make better and clear
understandings of their advantage and disagreement between traditional learning and online
learning.

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Introduction:

The exact sound of online learning: it actually took place through the Internet. It is a way of
learning from afar. The word e-leaning can be exchanged. The training contents, available
everywhere and pretty much any time, can usually be stored in an LMS.

In a classroom setting, traditional learning takes place. There's a coach who mediates and
controls knowledge and information flows. After which, the instructor anticipates the employees
with written exercises to deepen their knowledge. Innovation is now increasingly integrated into
the educational setting. The main platform has always been the instructor in face-to-face
instruction scenarios.

The discussion on the comparison of on-line and traditional learning differences and similarities
is just 1999. And besides, the Online world became a platform for 'distant learning' in academic
institutions. But while differences remain, we should therefore recognize that because of the
prevalent emerging technologies, the differences are diminishing. It is not so contradictory to
decide whether you study online or in the traditional environment. Online learning, as one would
have think in the old days, isn't any matter how much experience the "easy way out." Online
education surroundings are actually more stringent.

A individual may be present in school physically, and yet mentally absent. However, every other
participant needs to also be fully engaged in an on-line surrounding environment during live
discussions, in order to advance the learning goal. Let us not forget that most of the students are
more expressed in document than communication.

Of course, this paper mentions many other differences between the traditional and the online
learning environment. Because both the teacher as well as the learner who pass from a traditional
learning environment, to eLearning, must be highlighted to encourage the others to align their
expectations with the e - learning environment. Online learning can't be seen to be more
successful than traditional teaching or vice versa. It relies, of course, on the subject and the
measurement of its efficacy. Pretty much across the board, nevertheless, online learning appears
to be a comprehensive approach to classroom instruction. There is abundant proof that people
benefit as well from formal training in general as online. Online classes/trainings have been
particularly common in these days, with more and more institutes and businesses conducting

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online courses. Nevertheless, amid the prevalence of online training, huge individuals and groups
are aware of those practices, mostly because of misunderstandings. Around the same time, amid
the increasing prevalence of online classes, traditional (class) instruction struggles to maintain
the attention of learners. Two sides of a coin still exist. Online instruction is more appropriate for
some people, although the alternative mode of implementation is classroom training for others.

Comparing methods:

Let’s compare both methods of online and traditional learning

Online Learning:

People are normally taking skills courses to expand their skills and to improve their work
prospects. For instance, higher- and higher-paid advancement; certificates are beneficial in
management-related occupational graduates. Even so, after work, often workers may be tired and
do not want to go to daily classes. An online class is thus, of course, more useful for them,
because it takes less time, resources and money. The most important aspect of online learning is
that people will learn the convenience of their offices or their homes. You should also make
some time out to take a lesson or study with a busy schedule. The student does not communicate
personally with the teachers in online courses. But if you have any queries, your online teacher
will not be able to ask because contact is often very informal. These classes also provide
solutions to the settlement of live queries, such as web forums, e-mails and discussion forums.
This will allow participants to reply their concerns using these options.

People also consider it the easiest way to learn to communicate with a teacher live as engaging
and two-way conversation is possible. Simultaneous online classes would be well suited for
those groups of individuals. The quest on search engines such as Google, Bing and more is
another way to gain information through an online medium. While this allows you to decrease
the number of books to read, it can cause you to read and select too many sources of content,
which can lead to a surplus. This means that online schooling could be more appropriate for
adults who continue their education while being in normal employment.

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Traditional Learning:

Traditional classes are better suited for young girls, teens and youths who are still not yet
working. Daily class presence lets them communicate better discipline and regularly observe a
routine, and improve their health and mental clarity of thought. Working in classrooms allows
students and teachers to truly know each other. This helps learners to assess students' progress, to
better assess their strengths and shortcomings, to serve as mentors and to lead students through
their future. In a typical classroom, learners should express their opinions openly with the teacher
and explain their own questions so that they are answered immediately. Many textbooks and
classroom documents are very helpful for examinations and examinations. Students would find it
better to learn from the Q&A pattern and from recommendations given by skilled teachers than
by using simplified online notes and feedback available over the online platform.

Classroom preparation is more useful, too, as it allows students to remove fears of tests, which
often arise digitally with instruction, by continuing the relationship between teachers and
students. Finally, encounters with successful teachers inspire pupils to obtain better
qualifications.

Virtual Class Vs Traditional Class:

Traditional schooling is mainly focused upon this education of the classroom, the time limit is
very limited and a particular place that the students need to meet and participate in the lecture.
You must engage in and contribute to the group meetings and all the group events. It allows
everyone more interactive and proactive and also makes the entire learning experience in a
controlled atmosphere where everything is overseen by an instructor. This is not the case for
individual eLearning solutions. This is not something the student needs to suffer through. It is
also more accessible and the students can opt to practice at their leisure at any time of the day.
This makes eLearning highly user-friendly and allows you to make sure they are up to date with
the new courses and with both the latest and most advanced courses.

They are intended to facilitate and allow aspirants to use various instruments to learning
activities more efficient and time-consuming. Everybody will benefit from customized training
strategies and applications. The only distinction is that technology is widely used and that we

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open our minds, weapons and houses. This transition is something that we welcome and that is
what drives it.

Participation rates:

Although continuing education in organizations can be given high priority, it is often not
performed immediately. Staff taking part in their managers' training can feel hasty. What is the
reason? Because of the limited time, particularly with our daily to-do list is the reason.

The rescue then comes online learning. Through conclusion, 87 percent of corporate learners
prefer to go online during work hours through a survey of 700. It needs to take very little training
to understand than face - to - face, and you can squeeze it easily into your everyday work.

Fig. 1

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The Big 4 E-Learning benefits:

Synchronous & Asynchronous Online Learning:

Synchronous or LIVE are real-time activities which necessitate all students and teachers to be
present online. This tool is particularly suitable for experienced teachers who play and perform at
home and spend the flexibility to send their views online. There may also be more quality of
discussion than live discussion simply because we reveal more and establish good suggestions
when we start writing.

More reading requirements for on-line learning:

Reading and writing are key activities in an eLearning environment. In an online effort, the
polishing of writing skills is obligatory. It takes skills in writing to interact with peers and an
instructor. The performance and reaction period for teachers' responses is an important factor in
this context. Feedback is quick in a classical way. It may take approximately 24 hours for
reviews to be provided in an online setting.

Digital literacy needs online learning:

Applied technology should enable apprentices to navigate, analyze and produce knowledge.
Successful online learners aim to improve their know-how with technological tools. A social
media page is an excellent way of introducing technology into an online world. On-line
collaboration is best served by the huge number of peer members who can get comments and
input.

The instructor is an online learning mentor:

The authority in an online classroom is directed to a mentor mostly on edge. Lower supervision
of the instructor contributes to improved independence for students. ELearning offers a plethora
of benefits in comparison with traditional forms a part. Although with the always-connected
cultural identity which most companies adopt, online education will soon become the standard
deep learning.

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Benefits of Traditional education:

As online education in the internet age has become especially important, classroom teaching
education is still a tough competitor. Despite its benefits, traditional learning cannot be replaced
by online learning. It will ensure its many advantages.

Active Learning:

The contact with professors and instructors is one of the major reasons that traditional campus
life can help a student throughout university. The options are limited with online education. On
school grounds, students could even encounter their teachers in person to talk about the class,
about there effectiveness or a task. All their college experience involves students with different
people. One advantage of enrolment in a university on school premises is to make better
interactions for coming years. The university experience is all about being part of a massive
number of individual as well as research activities that you need to interact with your classmates.

Not all major can be supposed to teach online:

Online lessons can be only achieved by a student who is looking for a major in nursing,
agriculture, biology, music, or theater. Although it is convenient to pass a few other necessary
lessons on line in these major classes, without a traditional campus class it is impossible to do the
classes including labs, clinical practice or performance. The fact that these majors have a
traditional campus learning environment will provide access to equipment and materials they
usually do not have access to through an online class.

Library access and research material Access:

Students can always study, collaborate and data analysis on articles as well as project works at
the University's campus library. The student cannot always achieve his maximum potential in a
particular area without easy access to research materials held by the university and to all that the
bibliography has to offer.

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Extra-curricular activities:

There have been some activities in school that you won't get anywhere else. Travel on the fields,
school activities and various clubs, some of the experiences you can be. You will take life
lessons, which will benefit your future, from all of these practices.

Cost reduction

Compared to conventional ways of education, e-learning is cost-effective. The explanation for

this price decrease is that it is easy and fast to learn in this mode. A lot of preparation time in
terms of coaches, transport, training supplies and lodging is minimized.

This cost savings frequently leads to improving an organization's sustainability. In addition, you
are exempt from travel costs (e.g. accommodation) while the research takes place in some other
town and/or outside learning resources when you study in your own place.

Dis-advantages of E-learning:

Lack of face to face interaction:

Whilst some people would see the inability to interact with teachers and colleagues as an
advantage in the beginning, this might not be the expected additional benefit. Throughout the
longer term, people would have seen that the most effort is required to communicate with
students and teachers online. While e-mail interaction and social networking sites could make it
much easier for both sides to communicate, people will never get a link or a living affection.

Enhanced liability:

Of course, versatility makes online education special and comfortable for learners. But this
versatility could be a weapon with two edges. As much as you can take a class at your own
schedule, organizing almost everything among them and managing your time efficiently is your
commitment. Nobody wants to remember you login, take part the messages panels and finalize
the assignments in a timely manner. Nobody will remember that. You must be sufficiently
skilled and motivated to complete your program online.

Failed to accredit:

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Though many universities and colleges, including ivy leagues, are increasingly entering an
online format learning environment, there is still a risk of registering for an online university that
cannot be certified by public bodies. People must carry out extensive research at the chosen
University if you are not to become a victim of these kinds of universities.

E-learning requires high motivation and abilities in time management.

One of the main reasons why students struggle to completion of online classes remains the lack
of self-motivation among the students. Many forces continuously drive students through their
academic goals in conventional classrooms. Tight schedules work together to ensure that
students do not go off course in their studies. Even so, there are less external influences in the
sense of an online learning environment that drive students to do better. In certain ways, students
should be supported through their study, without being continuously urged to achieve their
learning objectives. Students who follow electronic learning courses feel they frequently have to
study tough materials without any extra burden usually attached to conventional colleges in a
relaxed home environment. This will make it impossible for students with a lack of self
motivation and time management skills to meet daily deadlines during online studies.

Feedback is limited online for students

Teachers should give students direct personal input in typical classrooms. Students with issues in
the classroom will address them easily and immediately mostly during lesson or open days.
Customized feedback has a beneficial effect on students, as it helps facilitate, enrich and enhance
learning experiences while increasing students' engagement levels.

In the other hand, e-learning is also struggling with criticism from students. Students who
regularly complete evaluations are disappointed if they receive personal input. In an e-learning
context, conventional approaches for delivering student input are not always working and so
online educators are pushed to explore alternate feedback options. It may take a while for any
particular strategy to be entirely focused on study and proved successful for the provision of
reviews to students in an online environment.

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Challenges in networking:

There may be plenty of online students missing opportunities on the campus. On the campus,
people will find friends who share the same interest for the field that people evaluate, who are
invited to take part in many conferences and who incorporate oneself to students from various
fields. These consultations will provide many job offers no matter how short in time. While there
may be many benefits in online learning, this is not one.

Fig. 2

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Conclusion:

Students can concentrate mostly on financial aspect when comparing traditional learning with e-
learning,. While online learning may be less costly for you, you will never take advantage of the
advantages that we have mentioned of offline learning. Although 70% of students think online
teaching is equally as successful as or stronger than their equivalents, traditional teaching is the
best way of focusing on the underprivileged. Since ever there has been traditional education. It
appears that his numerous advantages prevent his being completely replaced with every other
format of learning. Researchers will continue to see that these two formats bring out the best in
each other as long as they are in "competition."

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