Melissa Spaide, The Horizon (IU Southeast)
A common misconception among students is that online courses are easier than those which are face-to-face. While they can offer advantages for students, it is still a class, Renée Petrina, instructional design and technology specialist, said. “Don’t think it’s going to be a cake walk,” she said. “Professors don’t want to lose the rigor of an IU degree.” Another misconception is that the amount of time committed is lower than a traditional course. At times, students seem to believe it will not take much time and can be done quickly, Anne Gurensey Allen, professor of fine arts said. “It’s not going to be easier and it does take time,” Allen said. “People think that they don’t have to come to class, but they do. It’s just a different type of class.” A typical three-credit hour course should require approximately twelve hours a week outside of class time. Petrina said this will be true with an online class as well.
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