What are advantages to taking college classes on the internet?
455542
They are handy when you cannot fit a class you need into your schedule.  I had to make up one credit to get my degree and I needed a history/geography class.  The distance education/internet class I took was great.  I could fit the work into my existing schedule, didn't have to go to class, had an open book exam, and had to contribute to a few online chat rooms every so often.  Plus you could email the prof anytime if you had questions.
810297
Online degrees are a good way to keep your schedule flexible. Typically you can work from any computer with Internet access. You would most likely participate in class discussions via forums or emails. You could hand in assignments by email or by posting to a web page.\n\nHere is some more info about online schools if you're interested:\n\nhttp://www.college-scholarship-hound.com/index.php?t=onlineschools\n\nGood luck!
259974
National University, many classes are available on line.
137820
Mediocre. I feel that online schools take away  from the experience of being in a live college environment. Although the at home convenience may be helpful and beneficial to others, i think that everyone should participate from a college campus. However i believe the education offered is the same. Also i do believe that you learning may be easier when in the classroom setting.
1020983
Some are just as good as any other.  If from a quality university then it will have value.  It is better to attend class but if you can;t then on line is a good way to go.  Be sure to know about the university offering the course.  There are some out there that are nothing but scams so beware.
468409
Learning online takes independence and willpower.  I'm involved in an online high school.  Sometimes, it's hard to focus and my determination dwindles.  However, an online school is great for people who are unable to attend a traditional learning environment.  There are many students in my school who are geniuses and would be teased because of their young age.  The curriculum most often matches that of traditional learning, however the classes offered usually varies more than a normal school.  For example, there are more AP classes or higher education levels.  With learning online, one can do their work when it's convenient for them, unlike a normal school where homework/etc. is usually due the next day.  An online school is a good opportunity of someone has motivation and determination to help themself learn.  Otherwise, it's not a good choice.
605404
I would not be so sure. You have obviously made a good case for the pros of the set up. But I believe that students at an impressionable age lack the determination to sit through an internet session and learn something from it.\nThe very way teaching is conducted, empahsizes on serious taxation of the brain and I can much imagine the current crop of students, already suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder to not make much sense of such a course.\n\nMaking them sit through the course in a class may just work better
372663
THere's a lot of online classes on the web.
678145
campus school is not only better respected than online schools, but you get the social environment and activities that help build resume experience. It also allows you to meet a variety of people as oppose to the social interaction from a computer screen.
532369
Going to class reinforces what you should be doing outside of class.  It also helps with retention to hear someone give different examples than the text and it's especially helpful if you're in a class that allows for some form of discussion between the instructor and students.  It also helps the instructor remember who you are, as long as you make it a point to introduce yourself and sit near the front.  Doing that has helped me get a point or two above what I should have and changed a few Bs to As which is always good for the ole' GPA.  You shouldn't call your instructors when you miss class but it isn't a bad idea to email them if you attend on a regular basis & miss one as long as you don't email some randomly stupid or lame excuse they've heard 3,000 times.  Plus, you're paying for it - you might as well get something out of it.  Prospective employers always seem to like instructors listed as references too.\n\nBottom line:  Go to class!!!!  It's been proven over and over that people who go do better overall (in their college career, not just in ONE class).
765360
At a traditional college you have an opportunity to interact with your classmates and your teachers, not just in online chats but face-to-face. You are likely to complete your assignments on time so as not to be embarrassed when you go to class.\n\nAt an online institution, you must have an incredible amount of self discipline. \n\nTraditional colleges usually have regional accreditation but I have not found any online institution (totally online) that has this accreditation. Some programs may be quite easy because they are just a step above diploma mills but you would be wasting your money because your degree would not mean much to an employer or graduate school.
618261
I've done both. In class, you have the opportunity to meet classmates, teacher and have the advantage of someone teaching you.  On line requires you to be alone, at your computer and you must be self motivated to do that. I enjoy both, each has it's own positives and negatives.
658533
No I am taking them too. I think that they are much easier. part of the reason is, you do them on your own time and that way you are bound to be more relaxed and open. You don't have the distractions of a classroom setting. \n\nYour teachers do offer many ways that you can contact them if you have any questions. I think that you will love the online courses.
476280
Not really.  Most times, the only person with a computer is going to be the teacher, at least up through high school.  In college, sure, but the excuse is that the students are theoretically taking notes on their laptop instead of chatting/surfing the Internet.
629851
How about an online education?  Many reputable colleges are now offering degrees where the majority of classes can be taken via the web.
974138
I teach online at an accredited school (make your school is accredited or your classes/degree will be worthless) and I've taken classes as well.\n\nJust like traditional classes, each teacher is different and will have her or his own policies:  some will require you to log on for a minimum number of days each week, others will specify which days you are to take exams, and others are even more flexible by allowing you to complete the course at your own pace.\n\nLike the first answerer stated, the responsibility to manage your own schedule is paramount:  this is where a lot of students get into trouble.  Unlike the traditional class, you don't have to be in class on a particular day or time, so it is easy to decide to log in later--and before you know it, you've fallen behind and there is no way to catch up.  That's the biggest problem I've seen as an instructor.  Lectures are given online, so there is actually more reading in the online class than there is in the traditional class.  Some instructors will have multimedia presentations and demonstrations, so you will have to be sure that you have all the relevant software from the start of the semester or quarter--your instructor should provide a list for you.\n\nMy advice is to keep a regular schedule for when you will log on and work on the class; keep to a study schedule as well; if possible, submit work early since it is so easy to fall behind; and be sure to connect with other students in class--usually, there is a discussion board set up for that and classmates often help each other out which makes more enjoyable and can help you with mastering the content.\n\nLastly, expect that on occasion there will be technologoy glitches, e.g., either the school's server will go down, or there will be a problem with your computer.  This is another reason to submit work early so that you are not panicking while trying to get an assignment in at the last minute.\n\nI hope that is helpful!  All the best to you!
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Benefits for students would be learning higher level material and being tested on it.  Also, they can sometimes get college credit so that they don't have to take the same class in college.  Most of the time, the high school AP is much easier than the college class.\n\nTeachers actually have to teach instead of just slacking off because their students will fail the AP miserably if they don't teach well.  For this reason, many not-so-great teachers try to avoid teaching AP classes.\n\nSchools would get a better feel for how well the students might actually do for college material.