Five Misconceptions About E-Learning
Being willing to question your beliefs about a topic is an important part of learning, and online learning is no exception! Continue reading to see if the reality behind any of these popular myths regarding online learning may make you reconsider your position.
During the COVID lockdown, when e-learning was introduced to the world in a much wider scope than what was ever expected to be, students and guardians had some preconceived notions of what this mode of providing education to students would be like. Many myths and notions were eventually broken down and cleared away, but some such myths persist to this day.
In this blog we’ll break some such myths related to e-learning.
A TRADITIONAL COURSE IS TOUGHER AND VALUABLE AS COMPARED TO ONLINE COURSES.
An online course is just as demanding as a traditional course, and some students claim that it requires more effort. The same information and level of learning will be delivered in a different manner. In an online course, there is usually a lot more reading and writing. In the online context, unlike in a traditional in-person course, everyone is "heard." Many students claim that this takes far longer than they expected.
In fact, not every student succeeds in an online learning environment. Online classes are not for everyone, contrary to common perception. If online learning is not a learning preference but is a requirement, then use the strategies found on this website to prepare yourself. It will make a significant difference if you start structured and with a plan for success.
AN ONLINE COURSE IS SELF-PACED
Some students may feel that all they have to do is stay up with their reading and turn in their assignments. This is more akin to a correspondence (or self-paced) course. You can expect a syllabus and a course calendar for due dates, much like in a regular course. There will be a time-frame for when online conversation begins and finishes when it is a part of the course. You can expect interaction with the topic, your professor, and your peers.
There may be collaborative working tasks, and you will be given a set amount of time to work digitally with a group on a project. To meet the time constraints of an online course, you must be more structured and self-directed in many ways.
Some may believe that the convenience of a hybrid or online course means that I can take it whenever I want. You will still have deadlines and due dates, even if you can access the course materials and participate in asynchronous conversation whenever it is convenient for you. Make sure to stick to the course schedule and engage in online discussions as soon as possible.
AN ONLINE COURSE DOES NOT REQUIRE INTERACTION
Interactivity is vital in an online course, even if the mechanisms of contact differ from those in a traditional course. Not only will you be more engaged with the topic, but you'll also be more engaged with your peers through online discussion and maybe collaborative group projects. You can occasionally get away with sitting silently in the classroom while others actively discuss and participate in a typical course. This isn't the case in the online world. Everyone's contributions are valued equally as crucial components of the learning process, and whether you participate or not is obvious. The majority of professors will grade your involvement as part of your overall grade.
AN ONLINE COURSE WILL TAKE LESS TIME THAN A TRADITIONAL COURSE
An online education frequently necessitates an additional time commitment. Consider that for every hour you spend in class, you should anticipate spending 2-3 hours outside of class. That means you should schedule at least 6–9 hours of class-related activity per week for a normal 3-credit course. That's 3 hours a week in class and 6–9 hours of "homework" for a traditional in-seat course. The 3-hours of in-class time for an online course is more flexible but still required. This is the period when you'll interact with the web information (watching a presentation, interacting with content, or participating in the online discussion).
Some people feel that they can attend an online course in addition to their normal classes. Whether your regular class schedule is in-person, hybrid, or online, don't add another online course just because you believe you can squeeze it in. The fact that an online course takes longer than an in-person course is a recurrent theme in debunking these fallacies. Trying to cram more into your schedule will be detrimental to you, your academic achievement, and your classmates.
Also, don't take an online course just because you're going on vacation or taking a break from your studies. The flexibility offered by an online or hybrid course is a huge advantage, but you still need to be at least as attentive to your course studies as if you were not travelling or absent.
AN ONLINE COURSE WILL HELP ME TO BECOME MORE COMPUTER PROFICIENT
Although it is true that practice makes perfect, keep in mind that the goal of your online course is to study the material, not the technology. You will quickly fall behind if you are not already adept enough for the online setting, and you will not learn either the technology or, more crucially, the course content. Use other learning chances to become more tech-savvy, then enroll in an online course to put those new abilities to work learning the material.
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