Is Online Learning Better Than Brick-and-Mortar Learning?
Is Online Learning Better Than Brick-and-Mortar Learning? Monday September 28, 2009 A US Department of Education meta-analysis that compiled the findings of many studies suggests yes. Surprised? Here are three conclusions (of many!), and each has a caveat: • Students who took all or part of their class online performed better, on average, than those taking the same course through traditional face-to-face instruction. But: Online and face-to-face conditions differed on factors like the amount of time learners spent on task, so better performance may just be a function of more on-task time. • Instruction combining online and face-to-face elements was more beneficial to students in face-to-face instruction than those who had only online instruction. The authors note that it’s hard to say what accounts for the difference – it’s likely simply the blend of pedagogy. • The effectiveness of online learning approaches varies across different content and learner types. Online learning appeared t
Is Online Learning Better Than Brick-and-Mortar Learning? Monday September 28, 2009#spacer{clear:left}#abc #sidebar{margin-top:1.5em}zSB(3,3) A US Department of Education meta-analysis that compiled the findings of many studies suggests yes. Surprised? Here are three conclusions (of many!), and each has a caveat: • Students who took all or part of their class online performed better, on average, than those taking the same course through traditional face-to-face instruction. But: Online and face-to-face conditions differed on factors like the amount of time learners spent on task, so better performance may just be a function of more on-task time. • Instruction combining online and face-to-face elements was more beneficial to students in face-to-face instruction than those who had only online instruction. The authors note that it’s hard to say what accounts for the difference – it’s likely simply the blend of pedagogy. • The effectiveness of online learning approaches varies across diffe
