by David Hough, News-Leader
Whether or not online education is better than, equal to, or of lesser quality than traditional, face-to-face formats is not a new concern; however, those with their ears closest to the ground tell me this discussion will be cranked up a notch very soon. If the outcome being measured is learning, then the answer may very well be, “it depends.” For students who learn better by putting their thoughts in writing and by reading the thoughts of others, perhaps various online technologies may fit their learning style very well. For students who need to interact with others in person to maximize their learning, a traditional approach may serve them better. For students who can adapt to either approach, perhaps there is little or no difference. The percent of students in each category has yet to be determined.
http://www.news-leader.com/article/20111130/NEWS04/111300357/online-traditional-education
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