In-Class or On-Line?

[Brains_Behind_Operation]

How about it? Which do you prefer, in-class school or on-line classes?

I personally always thought that I'd like the on-line classes better. You don't ever have to go anywhere at any specific time, do the learning on your own time, and take tests and quizzes on-line...with whatever resources that you can conjure! But it turns out that my brain just needs the in-class environment to learn properly. It's easier and less hectic doing things when you have a time frame (you have to be to class at X-o'clock). Also I find that I actually learn SOMETHING when I'm at class, as long as I'm listening. I tend to get in good with the professors by speaking up in class often too, which doesn't hurt. Turns out that I've just got that old-fashioned mind that works best with old-fashioned methods. :(

How 'bout you guys? Which way would you have it and why?

[freakazoid]

How about it? Which do you prefer, in-class school or on-line classes?

I personally always thought that I'd like the on-line classes better. You don't ever have to go anywhere at any specific time, do the learning on your own time, and take tests and quizzes on-line...with whatever resources that you can conjure! But it turns out that my brain just needs the in-class environment to learn properly. It's easier and less hectic doing things when you have a time frame (you have to be to class at X-o'clock). Also I find that I actually learn SOMETHING when I'm at class, as long as I'm listening. I tend to get in good with the professors by speaking up in class often too, which doesn't hurt. Turns out that I've just got that old-fashioned mind that works best with old-fashioned methods. :(

How 'bout you guys? Which way would you have it and why?

Both, depending on the subject.

[Brains_Behind_Operation]

so what would make the difference for you?

[General Septem]

I do most of my studying nowadays on Wikipedia, but I do have several college courses on DVD, like physics, economics, and history.

[beelzebub]

I prefer classroom studies for subjects that are complex and have many attributes. I prefer online courses for the opposite.

However; I would not get an online degree. They are still rather worthless.

[Brains_Behind_Operation]

Worthless by your definition alone, or do the majority of respectable employers generally have the same position? If the latter is the case, how are you certain of it?

[beelzebub]

Worthless by your definition alone, or do the majority of respectable employers generally have the same position? If the latter is the case, how are you certain of it?

Worthless by respectable employers: Looking at the institutions that offer online degrees.

University of Phoenix,, DeVry University, Westwood College, AIU Online, The Art Institute Online, Penn Foster College, Liberty University, Virginia College, Western Governors University, California National University,
-and-
ITT Technical University, Allied Real Estate & Business School

The first 5 in this are really poor programs because many of their online offerings are not accredited. I know of 6 people who got online degrees (from schools listed in the first block) and have not been able to utilize their degree for any purpose in a career.

I do know that ITT tech is a good school. I know 2 people who have gone through their programs and have good jobs. Real estate programs are different. Once you are a realtor you associate yourself with an agency and it is their reputation, not the schools, that is mot important.

Personally: Things are changing. Online programs are becoming more accepted. However; it is not a program I would go into because their reputation has not fully established itself.

I like online programs for staff development because I can finish them quickly and they are easy.