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Right now many schools are having their students do work online due to the scare of the pandemic. Will people come to the realization that traditional classrooms are no longer needed? Can this ultimately result in a much needed cost savings in college expenses?
I realize that's the dream of all the anti-social Betas out there but the reality is that a very small number of students can succeed online.
My former school system (the wealthiest majority minority jurisdiction in the US) chose not to have lessons online during the shutdown because 2/3 of the students receive Free and Reduced Meals and there is no guarantee those students have a computer or internet access. The latter is the rock upon which the ship of online school founders.
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I realize that's the dream of all the anti-social Betas out there but the reality is that a very small number of students can succeed online.
My former school system (the wealthiest majority minority jurisdiction in the US) chose not to have lessons online during the shutdown because 2/3 of the students receive Free and Reduced Meals and there is no guarantee those students have a computer or internet access. The latter is the rock upon which the ship of online school founders.
Well then give 'em computers and let them work from home. It's about time. "Students cannot succeed online" is false information.
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I did online class this weekend for the first time as my MBA program, which is usually in person, had to move virtual. We got by, but online, even with full video conferencing, is no substitute for in person learning.
I did online class this weekend for the first time as my MBA program, which is usually in person, had to move virtual. We got by, but online, even with full video conferencing, is no substitute for in person learning.
And what you did, having someone at the other end real time, won't be the norm.
If you're in a MBA program that predisposes that you're smart, not the typical student who can't add 2+2 and get the correct answer twice in a row.
Many students do not have the academic background which leads to lack of ability to succeed in online classes.
But what do I know? I only taught for 30+ years and was a certified online instructor.
Teaching and learning has changed an awful lot over 30 years. For instance, when I was in school back in the 60s-70s, we had no computers. We typed on manual or electric typewriters. Things change.
And what you did, having someone at the other end real time, won't be the norm.
If you're in a MBA program that predisposes that you're smart, not the typical student who can't add 2+2 and get the correct answer twice in a row.
It does not matter how smart a student is or is not. If they can't add 2+2, the difference between sitting in classroom or working online isn't the problem.
It does not matter how smart a student is or is not. If they can't add 2+2, the difference between sitting in classroom or working online isn't the problem.
And which environment do you suppose will be better to bring that student along?
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