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.