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Some universities now offer their courses on the Internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development?

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The advances in technology and the internet as a whole have revolutionized the way we study.
Therefore
, a wide range of online
courses
 are offered by some
universities
, which help
students
 worldwide learn remotely.
While
 there are some concerns about
this
 development, I believe it is a change for the better. One of the frequent complaints about
this
 development is that it brings down the quality of student life. Contrary to the traditional way of learning, online
students
 are unlikely to attend social events,
such
 as debates and collaborative workshops, which are not only a source of entertainment for them, but
also
 a desirable opportunity to improve their soft skills and teamwork abilities.
Moreover
, online
education
 often fails to provide interactions with professors, even though it is one of the main goals of university
education
. Little to no interactions with university teachers hardly mean individual feedback and support on
students
` learning and their future professional careers. Despite the negatives listed above, I am in full support of
this
 trend.
Firstly
, it gives access to
education
 for everyone from different parts of the world, including those living in developing countries.
For example
, most high-school graduates in Africa are unable to get into prestigious
universities
,
such
 as Harvard and Oxford, meaning that massive online
courses
 can be a great option for them. On top of
this
, the decreased cost of expenses is the greatest advantage of distance learning.
Students
 can buy
such
courses
 from
universities
 for relatively little cost or sometimes even for free in comparison to campus
education
, which requires daily costs of food and transportation combined with tuition fees that often add up and result in a huge amount of expenses. In conclusion, there are certain drawbacks to opting for online
courses
 at
universities
, rather than the conventional way of learning, including a lack of chances to exchange ideas with fellow
students
 and tutors and a decreased quality of student life.
However
, I believe
this
 development is largely positive as every student across the world, particularly those who live in poor countries, can access online
courses
 and gain knowledge. 348 words
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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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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Distance learning
  • Flexible schedule
  • Virtual classroom
  • Digital resources
  • E-learning platforms
  • Asynchronous learning
  • Synchronous learning
  • Cost-effective
  • Self-paced study
  • Technical difficulties
  • Blended learning
  • Online modules
  • Remote access
  • Student engagement
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