19.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 disadvantages?

Despite all the changes happening in the world, education remains a hot topic, particularly with the emergence of online learning. And, it has even been argued that human

teachers

could potentially be replaced by online distance learning. Personally, I believe that human

teachers

cannot be replaced.

Firstly

, real

teachers

are more adaptable in their teaching methods compared to virtual

teachers

. After all, computers can only work

according to

the programs set by humans, which means they are limited to performing repetitive tasks.

Instead

,

teachers

can adjust their lesson plans to meet the needs of different

students

. The second advantage of human

teachers

is that through face-to-face communication, the exchange of emotions and feelings between

students

and

teachers

can be more effectively realized. In fact,

besides

imparting knowledge, it is

also

the responsibility of

teachers

to encourage and inspire

students

by sharing their own life experiences.

Therefore

,

teachers

can not only play the role of a knowledge base but

also

become role models to guide

students

throughout their lives. Admittedly, internet-based distance learning is an option, despite its obvious drawbacks. One of the benefits is that a lot of information is readily available online, making it easier to access. After all, learning on a computer saves both time and money compared to traditional classrooms as it eliminates the need for commuting. All things considered, despite the vast amount of information available and the seemingly effortless access to distance learning, I still believe in the advantages of having a live teacher.

This

is mainly

due to

the flexibility and emotional connection that comes with interacting face-to-face.