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11 Most Infuriating Things About Taking Classes Online

Technology with its conveniences has managed to maneuver into the field of academics. Lecturers, teachers and other professors have taken advantage of this convenience and now most of the learning takes place through the online system. This idea has its perks and its issues. As for me, online learning is infuriating for a lot of reasons. 1. Endless possibilities to procrastinate. Online learning increases procrastination. Most of the time, simply knowing that the deadline is way ahead is a reason to procrastinate. In my analysis of my classmates, I have realized that most people have the same problem. People tend to procrastinate whenever they are not under stress. Students will always work with deadlines. In normal classes, lecturers and tutors usually give a short deadline and there is always the fact that the student is supposed to deliver the assignment personally. 2. Minimal contact with faculty (or anyone else). Students who learn online do not have enough contact with the faculty members. This can also be interpreted to mean lack of instructional support. In as much as programs are asynchronous, it is impossible to have that strong connection between student and faculty members. Students taking classes online end up in trouble because of this aspect. 3. Focus on professional degrees. Most online degrees fail to focus on degrees such as economics or history. Most are focused on degrees such as finance and education that yields a particular professional certificate. This implies that one has to take classes the normal way. 4. Lack of character building Taking time to sit through a tedious class builds character in individuals. Online classes avoid this tedious exercise and this is why students taking their... Read more →

Why You Will Benefit Taking An Onine Class (aka Prisoners Dilemma 101)

People always say that knowledge has no boundary or age limit. The importance of knowledge can be compared to that of the human need for oxygen. You need to breathe in order to survive; and, in the same manner, you need knowledge so that you will not be called foolish for not knowing anything. Why stop when you finish your high school education? Simply having your high school education, unfortunately, no longer suffices. You are just climbing the ladder half way and yet to see the wonderful views from the top. Knowledge opens new windows of opportunity, and, as cliche as it sounds, money grows from knowledge. If you are carefree and aimless high school graduates, I urge you to continue reading this article. Life ahead is still long and you should consider furthering your studies for a better future. Today, there is competition everywhere. Regardless of your industry, you will need to compete with your peers to obtain better opportunities in life. It is undoubtedly true that some people do get rich without studying or finishing their college educations. However, this is really an exception and not the rule. Many people argue that studying means wasting time in favor of making it big and earning money. This sounds really insulting for those nerds that actually stick it out with their education, but I will not say it is untrue. However good the fortune is, how sure are you that you are in that lucky minority that can strike it rich with only having your high school education? The reality is that most people gain success in their lives through better and more extensive studies. You should not worry if... Read more →