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Online classes make conventional classrooms unnecessary. To What extent do you agree/disagree?

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Today, as the Internet becomes more accessible than ever before, e-learning has exploded. With the advent of online courses, some say that physical classrooms have become redundant. While there is no denying the benefits of virtual learning over the traditional
classroom
 model. I believe being taught face to face by actual teachers is an experience that can never be completely replaced. On the one hand, learning on the Internet is superior to learning in a
classroom
 in many ways.
First
, it is extremely cost-efficient. Online classes effectively dispense with numerous expenses that running a brick-and-mortar operation incurs
such
 as space and administrative staff, among others.
This
 allows online course providers to offer them at a price point
that is
 accessible to the masses.
Second
, web-based classes help learners overcome time constraints and geographical boundaries, which is particularly helpful for people in rural and remote areas where schools and teachers are scarce.
On the other hand
, it is hard to see the traditional
classroom
 ever ceasing to exist. one of the reasons is simply that certain fields inextricably require physical interaction.
For example
, disciplines that involve elaborate lab setup and equipment like chemistry and engineering are impossible to learn in the comfort of one's own home.
Furthermore
, there are elements of
classroom
 dynamics that a virtual environment simply cannot emulate.
For instance
, the interactive activities and live discussions in a physical lecture allow students to improve their interpersonal skills - something
that is
 difficult to recreate in online classes where two-way interaction is rare. In conclusion, while virtual learning is superior to conventional learning in several aspects, the latter is by no means expendable.
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Include an introduction and conclusion

A conclusion is essential for IELTS writing task 2. It is more important than most people realise. You will be penalised for missing a conclusion in your IELTS essay.

The easiest paragraph to write in an essay is the conclusion paragraph. This is because the paragraph mostly contains information that has already been presented in the essay – it is just the repetition of some information written in the introduction paragraph and supporting paragraphs.

The conclusion paragraph only has 3 sentences:

  • Summary
  • Restatement of thesis
  • Prediction or recommendation

Example:

To summarize, a robotic teacher does not have the necessary disciple to properly give instructions to students and actually works to retard the ability of a student to comprehend new lessons. Therefore, it is clear that the idea of running a classroom completely by a machine cannot be supported. After thorough analysis on this subject, it is predicted that the adverse effects of the debate over technology-driven teaching will always be greater than the positive effects, and because of this, classroom teachers will never be substituted for technology.

Start your conclusion with a linking phrase. Here are some examples:

  • In conclusion
  • To conclude
  • To summarize
  • Finally
  • In a nutshell
  • In general

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