Online education is rapidly increasing in popularity. What has led to this development? What are the advantages and disadvantages of online learning compared to in-class instructions? Provide examples and explanations.

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Nowadays, people are most likely
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their time on
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the internet
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.
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is supported by the rapid development of technology that
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applied in every aspect of life including for education purposes. Online education is one of the most renowned
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to get new knowledge.
However
, a new invention is not always acceptable. There are a lot of things we have to consider towards online education. When we talk about online
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, the opposite method of learning will pop out in our mind, in-class instruction. If we compare
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, there are several advantages and disadvantages that
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been discovered.
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of the advantages of online learning compared to in-class learning is indeed its flexibility in choosing
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and schedule to study. Since everything is based on
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, it is
also
very accessible to get
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real-time updates from all over the world. As long as we are connected to the internet, everything is in our
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.
Nevertheless
, being an online student will not ever
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what we get as an offline student. To be fair, as a social human being, it is essential to have a relationship with other people daily. Despite its ability to have a connection through online
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platforms
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, online
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courses
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only provide a limited way to get attached
such
as via chat, comment and video conference.
Student
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Students
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will not get the best experience of learning if they
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their whole time in front of their device rather than going out and
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activity
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together with
fellow mates in offline classes.
To sum up
, online
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platforms
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provided many opportunities to learn anywhere and anytime we want.
However
, it is
also
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socialization in person as on-site
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provided
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. One way
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to solve
this
problem
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a balance between attending online
course
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and on-site activities.
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Ensure that each paragraph has a clear main idea and that all supporting sentences directly relate to and develop that idea. Avoid introducing unrelated information.
Task Achievement
Provide more specific examples to support your arguments. For instance, you could mention particular online platforms and their features or specific experiences of individuals benefiting from online education.
Coherence & Cohesion
Pay attention to your introduction and conclusion. Make sure your thesis statement clearly introduces the topics you will discuss, and that your conclusion effectively summarizes your arguments without introducing new ideas.
Task Achievement
To improve task achievement, make sure you directly and fully address every part of the prompt. This includes giving equal attention to the causes of the increase in online education, as well as comparing its advantages and disadvantages with in-class instruction.

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    • Sentence 2 - Example
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