Face-to-Face verses Online:What Works and What does not from a Student Perspective : Face-to-Face verses Online:What Works and What does not from a Student Perspective Jeanine Jenkins, MBA,MAED
Introduction : Introduction Personal experiences with online and face-to-face will be shared.
Other sources will be used to see other students point-of-view regarding both environments with technology.
Important factors to consider
“what students want” : “what students want”
“Technology in the classroom” : “Technology in the classroom”
“Pros & cons of technology in the classroom” : “Pros & cons of technology in the classroom”
Face-to-face with technology : Face-to-face with technology Have direct interaction instantly in the classroom
Enables the student to utilize the visuals presented on a smart board or view a movie in class through the use of a TV and dvd player
Can freely utilize in class technology while giving presentations in front of your peers
Issues with face-to-face technology : Issues with face-to-face technology Issues can occur in which the system on campus is down
Educator and student not being familiar with the basic functions of using technology
Abuse of technology can easily occur when a student uses it more for personal than educational reasons
Online with technology : Online with technology The added convenience of study at home, work, or a library during your leisure or break
The ease of fitting classes during a very busy or hectic schedule
Having on going access to helpful resources such as the library and tech support is an added benefit
Issues with online technology : Issues with online technology The lack of face-to-face contact is usually not present
Maintenance issues will occur in which students are unable to log-in and access their classes
Student integrity issues
Personal experiences face-to-face with technology : Personal experiences face-to-face with technology The human element
Physical interaction
Receive instant response Technical difficulties
Increase expenses on transportation and meals
Biases Pros Cons
Personal experiences with online technology : Personal experiences with online technology Study at home/school/work
Accommodates learners with busy schedules
Easily network with other students globally Mismanagement of time
No human element is present
Accelerated (six weeks) Pros Cons
Important factors to consider : Important factors to consider Students bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table
Never assume
Respect Violence awareness (face-to-face environment)
Knowing your students
Be flexible and open
references : references BokCenter. (2008, January 20). What students want: Teaching from a student’s perspective [Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2lwKdKz2DY
Indian University. (2008, February 06). Pros and cons of technology in the classroom [Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lDBK_M2NHQ
University of Alabama. (2008, May 15). Technology in the classroom [Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9uvrowRppw