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As the influence and pervasiveness of the Internet continues to expand throughout the world, it is little surprise that it has made great strides in the world of education. According to studies reported at Ed Tech, between 1998 and 2008, there was a 150 percent increase in the number of students choosing to take distance-learning courses as part of their college curriculum. Going online to take a class is becoming more and more common. The reasons for it are often quite obvious.

Online classes offer 24/7 accessibility, which permits flexibility that in-class education simply cannot provide. It gives students the opportunity to fit their education around their work schedules, and family demands, rather than the other way around. Online education tailors itself to a student's individual learning pace as well, allowing people to go back and re-read or re-watch a lecture, skip forward over familiar material, or pause to think and ensure comprehension. Finally, online education typically costs a fraction of what traditional classes cost. This makes it possible for a wider variety of students to enroll in a program.

Of course, traditional education still does have some benefits that cannot be found in distance-learning. Sitting in class gives students the chance to ask questions while face-to-face with instructors. It also allows for social interaction with classmates. Additionally, some types of information simply require hands-on instruction, especially for trade or technical skills.

http://www.edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2012/07/50-striking-statistics-about-distance-learning-higher-education

Grade 12 Compare and Contrast CCSS: CCRA.R.3, RI.11-12.3, RST.11-12.3

What is the primary difference between online and in person classes?

The quality of education
The variety of majors
The accessibility of classes
The number of instructors

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Grade 12 Compare and Contrast CCSS: CCRA.R.3, RI.11-12.3, RST.11-12.3