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    school. Some people says online classes are hard other say they are easy. There are those who likes to attend on campus to talk to the teacher afterwards. Others who suggest online classes for less face-to-face interaction. Some have other things to tend too. For example, someone might have to fix their car or just want a day off. In my opinion I would have online classes are better than traditional classes. I have seen people pay for classes and not come to come. Online classes are for someone who can’t

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    Gain in Online Writing Classes?” is an evaluation and a critique of Kate Kiefer’s article “Do Students Lose More than They Gain in Online Writing Classes?” (2007). In her article, she argued that there are no significant interactions about how writing works in context among online students and thus they achieve little from online writing courses. While Kiefer may have made some valid point about the lack of significant interaction among online student from her experience teaching online class and

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    Pros and Cons of Online High School Classes Introduction to Educational Technology EME 2040 Char Fosmoe Florida State College of Jacksonville August 20, 2011 Abstract Online courses in high school are causing much debate. Although many people are bucking the trend, those who have willingly taken online courses have found there are many benefits. However, with the integration of any new technology brings new concerns that need addressing. Although online courses may not be for everyone

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    Cost and convenience entice increasing numbers of students to pursue their higher education goals through online classes. One type of student is problematic for instructors as well as for peers who depend on classmates to participate meaningfully on discussion boards and contribute fully to group projects. The "read-only" student is one who participates minimally and appears to skim over postings, contributing little substance (e.g., "I agree," or "Good point"). There is often the perception by other

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    The primary difference between classroom and online classes is attending class in the classroom with a pre-set schedule. It is a lot easier to attend class online with a busy schedule. You can log on anytime you are available and watch videos, work on homework or discussions. If you had to attend classes, you would have to watch a live lecture in the classroom at a set time. That is the thing I love about Bethel is that I can do it when I have time. During my research, I noticed that the article

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    Introduction I am currently enrolled in college taking online classes. I’ve been taking online classes for more years than I care to remember. In the past I’d take a class or two here, and a semester break or two there. One of those breaks spanned nearly five years! It wasn’t until I was laid off from my job and forced to seek employment for the first time in nearly thirty-six years, that it became clear to me that most employers won’t seriously consider your application if you don’t have a college

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    Online classes are now becoming more and more relevant now because of technology. They are often viewed as an amazing way to get your credits done for high school and college, but in reality it is not. The reason it’s not a savior of education is because it makes the course easier for kids to cheat on it. They also miss out on important social interaction growing up that could later help kids in life. Everyone is not the same and have different learning and teaching styles that fit them best.

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    In “Cheating in Online Classes is Now Big Business,” Derek Newton addresses the issue of cheating in online courses and proposes some avenues to explore in order to fight against it. There are businesses, agencies, and entrepreneurs who offer to take student’s online classes for them. Newton shares his findings from contacting one of these businesses that provide tutors to take online classes for their clients, even going as far as taking on their identities. Newton found that for a given price,

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    school room setting, and in fact may suffer to the point that they are not able to participate and drop out. Social anxiety disorder can ruin a persons ability to graduate from high school. An excelent option to traditional schooling are online courses. Online courses are beneficial to students who have social anxiety because they allow the student to work at their own pace and not feel the pressure of presenting and competing against other students. Many students enjoy school and the interpersonal

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    different ways to obtain a college degree, whether it is attending class in a classroom or taking online courses. Online learning is the more popular way nowadays because it is more convenient and more flexible, however, there are stipulations to taking online classes. In the "Read-Only Participants: A Case for Student Communication in Online Classes” article, it breaks down the ins and outs of online learning and how it can be beneficial to the students, the advantages and disadvantages, and how

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