By Emilia Benton, Houston Chronicle
As technology continues to advance, we are seeing increasing opportunities to for students to take courses and programs online. Online classes are typically very similar to those offered in a typical classroom setting in that they use the same syllabus, learning outcomes, faculty, and many of the same instructional materials. The primary differences are the requirement for a set time to meet face-to-face is removed and the instruction is delivered through the Internet in text, video and other media formats. Online classes follow the same semester schedule for delivery while being guided by a faculty member engaging with the students throughout the semester. A key difference is online learning allows the student the flexibility to be online and do the work at times that are convenient for them, allowing them to fit the courses into their lives and schedules, which is a significant advantage for working students.
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