Online classes began to be popularized just a few decades ago. They are advertised as a way for adults to finish their education and students to learn the material at their own pace — it is far more compatible for people with busy schedules.
But after being enrolled in an online course last fall semester, I have come to realize first-hand that online classes are not the promising educational opportunities they are made out be.
For many students at San Diego State, online classes are merely a means to fulfill course and unit requirements.
There is a lack of willingness and desire to learn. Students are simply not motivated in online classes. They are usually easy A’s and are time efficient, but student learning outcomes tend to be lackluster. Students simply complete their assignments to receive credit for a passing grade, rather than genuinely engaging with the course material.
Because online courses tend to have more than 100 students, most of the assignments are short and simple. Assignments are designed to be graded easily to accommodate such a large number of students instead of being assignments where students can interact with the material more in depth.
Because there are no scheduled meeting times for class, students must rely on self-discipline to get through the material on their own. Many students, especially procrastinators, may find themselves cramming for assignment deadlines and exams because they did not plan out study session times throughout the semester. This is not an effective way to learn.
Perhaps the biggest disadvantage of taking an online class is the absence of face-to-face interaction between the teacher and their students.
Live sessions are infrequent and often are scheduled during the middle of the day.

Perhaps the biggest disadvantage of taking an online class is the absence of face-to-face interaction between the teacher and their students

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