TRADITIONAL EDUCATION VS. ONLINE EDUCATION: WHICH ONE IS BETTER?

It is evident that online education has grown significantly over the past few years. It is simply because of its flexibility. Everyone can study online and acquire a certificate upon completing the course. In this digital age of education, online studies is a perfect way to attain the desired knowledge and skills. Learners from online education are able to take classes at his own free time without experiencing any force to attend lessons at a specific time.

On the other hand, online courses prevent learners from actual application of skills demonstration. The challenging part of this learning option is that learners cannot experience hands on experience unlike the traditional education. In terms of tools and facilities, online education is more on providing the theory lessons. The necessary tools and facilities used in teaching are not present in online course. This signifies that online studies cannot provide one on one experience.

However, traditional education also gives learning opportunities to the young learners. Attending in a classroom allows learners to have one on one experience with the teacher. Teachers encourage learners to demonstrate practical skills that can be beneficial in achieving a successful future career. This learning option is ideal for the learners who are not working. It is great for students who can spend more time in their daily schedule.

Traditional education and online studies offer their own unique benefits to the learners. Both learning options have their own set of challenges. It is the decision of the learner who wish to enrol for any degree. For some, online studies can work better but for others the traditional on – campus studies is suited for completing degree course.

In achieving quality education, it's all about finding a learning option that works best and meet each learner’s education needs. It doesn’t matter what educational system that individual engaged with. What was important is that they enjoy while learning and achieve excellence in what they are doing.

--oOo— The author is Teacher III at Cuayan Elementary School, Division of Angeles City