Comparing the Best Method of Learning part 3

Lastly, but perhaps of most importance, the two types of learning have different features that makes each convenient in its own way. In traditional learning students can easily approach lecturer if they have some question and can get straight away explanation from the lecturer. By having this, students can have better personal interaction with the lecturer as well. In contrast, if in online learning, students can get information easily, no boundaries of information, and up-to-date news.

In conclusion there are various factors to consider when deciding the best type of learning for particular students. One of these types of deciding was their effectiveness level. In online type of learning it suitable for student who cannot focus in a long time period of learning. Student can rewind the playback to listen again of what the lecturer told them. But there is also negative part in online learning which is easier for student to miss classes because it is through online and not using attendance as what they have in traditional learning system. In contrast, traditional type of learning will make student to become more discipline. This discipline not just for student’s attendance, but also for student to be handed their work on time. But for those who are still confuse of choosing whether to choose online learning or traditional learning there are still mix between traditional learning which also have online learning that the university are adapting.

Comparing the Best Method of Learning part 2

Despite the similarities above, there are significant differences between the two types of learning that must be considered before making a decision as to which method to choose. The most significant differences can be categorized into three: method, setting and convenience. These three categories will be mention below.

With regard to methodology, on online learning student and teacher can get video conference. There will be stated in the syllabus from the University for determining how many times in a week that they meet through online. However, in traditional learning students are literally going to campus for their schedule. Students will be given group work task that need the students to be gathered around and doing their group work together which makes students to become socialize and know better of their friend’s personality. “It usually differs on information delivery and student learning assessment” (Anderson, 2012). By looking at the above statement it means that traditional learning has advantages on information delivery toward student and their learning assessment.

Another difference between the two types of learning that is related to methodology is the setting. In setting for traditional learning will be that students will be seat in a classroom to learn and listen to the lecturer. In contrast, in online learning students can sit in home to learn of what the lecturer said through online or video conference. “Binus online learning offers various benefits such as flexibility, quality, and global learning” (Prof. Dr. Ir. Prabowo, H. (2011). By looking at the above statement it means that online learning has several benefits for students.

Comparing the Best Method of Learning

               Education is now being more importance for our future life. For gaining knowledge, there are two types: online and traditional. Before online learning comes out, we only have traditional learning as a tool to guide our self in this world. Online learning is the new method in developing countries. First time online learning shows up is in the developed countries. Now more and more international universities in developing countries are following this method. “The delivery of a learning, training or education program by electronic means. E-learning involves the use of a computer or electronic device (e.g. a mobile phone) in some way to provide training, educational or learning material”. (Stockley, 2003). From the definition, online learning can be categorized as gaining knowledge but through using other media as the tools to deliver the information.  Children and students who write by hand learn better than those who type, a study shows. (Alleyne, 2011). From the definition, traditional learning can make student to become more remember of what they learn by writing it with their hand. With online learning, it is easier to gain up-to-date information, mobilize information that can be downloaded from virtually anywhere, and there are no boundaries of information that can be accessed anywhere. Meanwhile, traditional learning involves learning from textbooks, seating in a classroom, and direct instruction by lecturer. International universities in developing countries are now having mix between online and traditional learning. Goal was to increase knowledge (both online and traditional); student will be more in special field. Instructive kind of education from someone who expert in the subject to instruct of guide the student which is probably given better in classroom that been direct by lecturer in traditional learning. Material because of tend to be the same, for example if learning math, basic concepts are still the same and textbook are also the same.