Universities and colleges are now offering qualifications through distance learning from the Internet rather than teachers in the classroom. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages ?

As we are all affected by the worldly pandemic strike, schools, especially universities are now providing certificates for
students
via online courses. While
this
method of learning does bring many conveniences for the individual student, I still value the traditional way of teaching and learning. In
this
essay, I will discuss the pros and cons of learning via a screen, and
then
prove my opinion by giving proper examples. On one hand, studying online indeed solves the current problem, that we cannot meet with the teachers face-to-face due to the virus, and brings many practical benefits for both the
students
and the educators. One obvious example can be viewed by international
students
. Because of the pandemic, they were originally informed that they were probably not able to continue their academic career in a foreign country.
However
, thanks to the advanced internet technology, they can now still earn their bachelor or master degree via online professional courses without any interruption.
Besides
, the educational institutions
also
enjoy the benefits because they don't need to refund the tuitions those international
students
have already paid for, and in the meantime, they can continue completing their teaching goal
as a result
.
However
,
on the other hand
, attending courses online cannot be a permanent way in terms of education.
Firstly
, the flexibility of the schedule will probably knock down 90 per cent of undergraduates who are having trouble of self-disciplinary, because
such
schedule requires learners to possess
a
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rather good stability on their own study plan as well as a strong sense of persistence, whereas most university
students
do not actually have.
Secondly
, even though they were born with good qualities of learning and were good at sticking into the scheme, attending lectures via the screen may
also
reduce the learning efficiency. I mean, online tutors cannot always cater to the needs of the
students
simply because they cannot respond to the learners’ questions as quickly as possible.
Therefore
, when it comes to acquiring knowledge, especially that professional one, studying online should never be a wise option for education. In conclusion, though learning online can solve a temporary problem, it should never be considered as the main form of educating. Let alone a choice of granting the diplomat for them.
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  • unparalleled flexibility
  • democratizes education
  • geographically isolated
  • personal circumstances
  • cost-effectiveness
  • accommodation
  • commuting
  • self-motivated learning
  • self-discipline
  • time management
  • direct interaction
  • feelings of isolation
  • quality and recognition
  • inferior
  • technical issues
  • digital divide
  • reliable technology
  • underprivileged
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