That's what we mean when we say that an in-person classroom experience is more "personal" -- and it's hard to imagine online education being able to match that anytime soon.
Online education has experienced explosive growth, is incalculably convenient for both student and instructor, and mitigates the fear of in-person, classroom presentations that afflict many highly experienced, working professionals.
Over two years of classes — he said he much preferred in-person classroom study to taking courses online — he learned how to use mountains of electronic data from satellites and aircraft to make elaborate two- and three-dimensional maps showing roads, buildings, railroads, even fire hydrants.
Like so many technology innovations, online learning isn't better or worse than in-person classroom teaching per se.
Looking to bring technology the old stand-by of in-person classroom observations, Geller created a video platform that allows for online coaching, peer review and group learning.
Focused topics, hands-on learning and expert support are the hallmarks of a successful MOOC strategy that are just as effective as in-person classroom experiences.
Online colleges encourage student-to-student communication, and many find that intellectual exchange via live chats, bulletin boards, e-mail and listservs is more appropriate to their learning style than the type of fast-paced, in-person classroom discussions that take place at traditional schools.
Located in Manhattan's Flatiron District, General Assemb.ly includes an event space with capacity for 200 attendees, a 35-person classroom, a library, seminar rooms, a media facility, kitchen and bar, mailroom, lockers, a bike storage area and two work spaces for its invited members.
Another format, known as blended education, combines online work with traditional in-person classroom education.
Pursuing a degree online is just as rigorous as doing so in an in-person classroom environment.
