E- learning vs

Traditional learning

Dushime Honorine
20TH /NOVEMBER/2019
 I. Introduction
II. .Traditional Learning vs E-learning：What Are Their Differences?
a. learning style
b. technical involvements
c. cost
III. .Comparison E and traditional learning?

IV. Why E-learning is becoming more famous compare to traditional learning?

V. Pros f E-learning
a. Self paced learning
b. Greater& flexible efficiency
c. Flexible timing
d. Economy
e. Scalability
f. Artificial intelligence
VI. Cons of E-learning
a. Lack of interpersonal skill development
b. Lack of memory and learning development
c. Lack of motivation
VII. .Conclusion

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 I. .Introduction
Smart technologies have been offering more opportunities for education. More specifically, the
emergence of e-learning, which was initially seen as an opportunity to improve traditional
learning, was soon embraced by businesses. Now, years later, e-learning has moved out of its
infancy and many people wonder if it is actually better than traditional learning. Let me first
explain the meaning of the two system:
 E-learning, also called modern learning, is an innovative way of transferring knowledge.
It is a proven method for an effective approach for managing knowledge transfer and
compliance requirements. Its flexibility makes e-learning particularly attractive to
businesses, where employees can have 24/access to the personal learning environment.
This offers the employees themselves the opportunity to plan and take courses at their
own pace. In addition to time-savings, this also saves on overheads as employees are
not absent from work for training and courses.
E-course can also simplify complex learning subjects because it can contain audio, animation,
video, simulation and online resources. Another point that has attracted businesses to e-learning
is the government-led incentives encouraging “lifelong learning”.
 On the other hand traditional learning, also called face-to-face learning, is classroom-
based education where a teacher explains to one or more employees. Paradoxically, this
form of learning was seen not only as the most powerful form of education but also as
the most inefficient.
Nevertheless, traditional learning derives strength from its high degree of interaction, as there
is always a teacher in the classroom. For this reason, traditional learning is used for primary
education.

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II. What are the big differences between E and traditional
learning?
When you try to compare between the online and traditional classroom teaching, the first thing that
comes into your mind is the computer and the classroom.
When it comes to the difference, you will find many. As mentioned earlier, the major difference
will be the classroom. In the online learning, you will miss the charm of the classroom teaching.
There are some other differences that can truly affect the learning ability of the student. It can be
the learning styles, classroom setting, and use of the technologies.

a. Learning Style:

The learning style will be different for the different types of the learning mediums. The e-
learning tends to be more independent. It will suit more to the virtual learners. Students need
to take active interest to go through the details and to learn new things. It will be like self-
directed methods in achieving the educational goals. You will have to plan your study instead
of depending on the tutors. But with the traditional training, it will be different. You will have
your teachers to guide you and to help you to plan your future studies. Peer's help will be
additional. Moreover, peer pressure can motivate you to achieve the difficult goals.
People also believe that e-learning is easier. But in reality, e-learning demands equal effort and
determination to get the desired success. In the current conditions, many e-learning courses are
available with active learning environment including pee-peer communication and the student
and tutor interaction.

b. Classroom vs. Virtual:

Traditional learning mostly focuses on the classroom education. It is restricted to a certain time
limit and to a location. You need to attend the classes, to join the group discussions, and to
attend all the group activities designed to promote your education. It will be teacher-driven and
your learning activities will be supervised by your teachers.
With e-learning will not have to go through this phase. It is much more flexible. You will have
the flexibility to choose any of your convenient time for the learning. The e-learning is more
user-friendly. It is designed to offer the maximum flexibility to the users. But that does not
mean that the quality of the education will be compromised. You can get the best education in
any of your convenient time at the comfort of your home.

c. Technical Involvements:

If you are interested in the online courses, then you might need to develop some basic
knowledge about the technologies. Without any technical knowledge, you might not be able to
pursue an online education. You need to understand search engines, software, message, email,
web page, webinars, chat rooms, video collaboration tools, and social media to be familiar with
online and e-learning. All these things will be important as you will get your education through
online.
With the traditional learning, you will also need some technical skills for the documentation
and for collecting data from the internet. You will also have to understand the technologies and
software to make your learning easy and more effective. In both the traditional and e-learning,
the technical skill will be required. But the involvement will be more with e-learning.

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 d. Cost:
Cost is the key factor. It also makes the significant difference between traditional learning
and e-learning. Traditional learning is more expensive that the e-learning in some western
countries which is different in many under development countries where half or full of their
life studies are supported by their government. E-learning is more a hustle in those countries
which face a lot of electricity or internet problems , traditional education is more convenient
because it doesn’t hurt their budget.

I.
II.
III. Comparison of E and traditional learning
A mixed educational model has shown to be effective as well, for both universities, seminars
and those who are served by these institutions.

Flexibility Online learning Traditional learning

“Personally, online learning
should be seen as a bigger
benefit than it is now,” says
Terrence Young, who works
for an assignment writing
service. “With the current
economic situation, more and
more students see online
learning as a great way to
improve one’s situation both
academically and financially.”
Therefore, online learning
offers a flexible timetable
addition
If a student or seminar attendee has a
flexible work schedule, this method is
the best solution. Some colleges offer a
full program of non-mandatory classes,
which is good for people who thrive on
self-organization.
Because of this, people who are free
can attend your seminar instead of it
being a webinar. But, in terms of
developmental psychology, where does
discipline stand here?

Discipline Online learning Traditional learning

For people who have unusual
schedules, online education is
the ideal choice. Most courses
and webinars allow attendees
to interact with them only
minimally.
Having only a bit of reading
and comprehension to do
decreases your disciplines.
Unless you’re motivated, it
will be easy to simply drift off
and disregard your studies or
webinar.
Traditional education was thought of
as the most efficient way of motivating
the unmotivated to study. By having a
mandatory presence at a university or
at a seminar, you are inclined to go.
Even if a person doesn’t feel like
attending, they will be left with no
option but to be exposed to the lesson
or speech. Being exposed to your
colleagues and professors is a great
way to flourish – but is it necessary?

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 Social factor
Online learning
Although there are stereotypes,
online learning does, in fact,
involve student-professor
interactions. The way to
accomplish this is simply
different.
You can contact your lecturers or
professors via video calls or in
an online chat discussion. Or
even the forums, which are
seeing a rise in popularity
Traditional: For those unmotivated and
extroverted, traditional learning is still the
best way. By interacting with your
colleagues or attendees at a seminar, you
develop a competitive flair.
Even if you weren’t eager to attend class
or a lecture that day, the competitive
atmosphere would fuel you. Motivated
people affect others, and you will have an
urge to learn and succeed despite initially
not having it.

IV. Why E-learning is becoming more famous compare

to traditional learning?
People take professional level courses usually to increase their qualifications and enhance
their career opportunities in their jobs. For example, to get promotion in higher level and
higher paid jobs; in management related professional degrees, diplomas are helpful.
However many employees may be exhausted after their work and don’t want to attend
regular classes. So, naturally, an online class is more convenient for them, as it saves valuable
time, money, and energy.
The best thing about online learning is that individuals can take a course from the comfort of
their office or home. Even with a busy schedule, one can find some spare time to take a
course or study for it.
In online classes, the learner is not directly interacting with the faculty. So in case of having
any questions, they may find it difficult to ask their online instructor, as communication is
often very impersonal. However, these courses often offer alternatives to live query
resolution like online forums, emails, and chatrooms. Using these alternatives can be helpful
for individuals to get their queries answered.
People often think that interacting with a trainer live is the best way to learn, as it is
interactive and allows for two-way communication. For such types of people, synchronous
online courses will be more appropriate.
Another way to acquire knowledge through an online medium is by searching on different
search engines like Google, Bing, etc. Although this helps by reducing the amount of books
one has to read, there may be too many sources of information one has to read, and choose
the relevant ones, which can result in information overload.
Thus online learning may be more suitable for grownups who are continuing their education
while they're working in their regular jobs.

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 V. Pros f E-learning
a. Self paced Learning

All students have their capacity for absorbing different subjects and different learning
requirements. Unlike classroom settings, e-learning platforms have the flexibility to let their
students set of their own study patterns.
The e-learning finely tunes their lessons in an effective progression from the easiest lessons to
the most challenging and time-consuming. They can also suggest additional practice and
conceptual material, for those who need it.
b. Greater Efficiency

One particularly significant advantage that the e-learning platform offers is the ability to study
wherever you want. By removing the need for students to travel to classes, these platforms
free up a lot of time that can be better spent on practice and revision.

b. Flexible Timings

Traditional learning systems are bound by schedules and timings in a way that e-learning
platforms are not. With e-learning platforms, the students can study at any time of the day. This
flexibility to set one’s own schedule is very beneficial to all students, who are also working
full time.
4. Economy

While e-learning solutions need a lot of initial investment into developing the educational
materials and technology piece, they require much less investment later on. Once the product
is ready, no additional investment needs to be made for each class.
By contrast, in a traditional learning model, educators need the same amount of effort into
conducting every single class.
5. Scalability

With the help of the internet and e-learning platforms, educators can take their knowledge to a
worldwide audience. Many high potential educators have chosen to become involved in e-
learning, attracted by the promise of such scalability. It is only to be expected that such
educators are people who look to stay ahead of the curve. The quality of a learning system is
fundamentally a product of the caliber of its educators.

6. Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence or AI solutions quite advanced for e-learning and one of its examples is
machine learning. By identifying student ’s behavior patterns, machine learning algorithms can
develop personalized that suits the student ’s individual learning needs.
Such concepts are still in the early stages and will take time before they are deployed in all e-
learning platform

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 VI. .Cons of E-learning
Online courses are becoming more and more popular. The ability to relax at home and use our
own personal computers to obtain college credit is taking more and more students out of
classrooms and putting them online.
Technological evolution has obviously made our lives easier and more efficient. With that said,
it only seems fit that we should utilize online learning in our colleges and universities. Or
should we? While it may seem fit that we adapt our learning style to keep up with the
technology available to us, there are reasons to believe that online courses are not nearly as
beneficial to us as traditional style classroom learning.

a. Lack of Interpersonal Skill Development

Online courses usually require no face to face interaction with classmates or teachers.
Information on assignments is posted online and may be completed at leisure without having
to attend class meetings. While the leisure of this concept is nice, it takes away from the
interpersonal skills that students need to acquire along with their education.
When in a classroom, students may be required to speak their mind. They may be required to
give presentations or speeches. They will have to work in groups with all kinds of people with
many differing viewpoints. Online courses require none of that. Businesses often tell university
faculty that they wish graduating students had more interpersonal skills. They say it is crucial
to success in their careers. Traditional style learning teaches these things. Now obviously if
businesses are telling universities they wish these skills were more evident, there is room for
improvement. Still, online courses are not the answer. If anything, online courses will only hurt
students ability to speak and interact with others in a way that will help them in their life and
career.
When students are required to interact with classmates and professors, they gain confidence in
their ability to speak and interact with others. It grants them the opportunity to learn how to
carry themselves in a professional manner. Because online learning can't do this, it's value to a
student is significantly lower.

b. Lack of Memory and Learning Development

Why do many students sign up for online courses? Well, one reason is of course the fact that
they do not have to attend an actual class and can learn at home. A more serious, unspoken
reason however may be the fact that online learning does not require the student to study or
memorize material in the way that traditional learning does.
Students taking a test or quiz online do not have to worry about a professor catching them
cheating. Students have the ability to use a book and quickly look up answers online. Even
while many tests are timed and many professors don't mind the use of a book on certain things,
is this really the way a student should learn? When someone does not have to study and
memorize material, it does not embed in his or her long term memory the way it does when
they do study it. This is a serious flaw with online courses. It does not promote memory
development. Students may not realize it while enrolled in a difficult course, but they will better
appreciate the education they receive in college if they are required to put in more effort in
obtaining it. A child does not learn how to spell by looking up words in a dictionary, he
memorizes the words using flashcards or something similar. This is what enables him to
actually learn.

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 c. Lack of Student Motivation

One problem with online classes is that all too often, they motivate us to get a degree, but not
to learn. Having debates and in class discussions with multiple professors who all have unique
personalities motivates students to develop their own opinions. It motivates them to want to
voice their opinions. If a student is scared to voice his or her opinion, the classroom is the place
he will practice overcoming that fear, not online.
When students receive face to face verbal feedback and constructive criticism from their
professors, it instills in them a motivation to not want to let their professors down. It is the
relationships and bonds that are formed that give face to face learning an advantage over online
learning.
Motivation is a skill that cannot be developed when students are allowed to complete task at
their own leisure. They may get the work done, but this does not teach a student how to
complete task under the pressure of time. During their careers, they will need to complete task
in a certain amount of time on a whim when they are told. If a professor assigns a paper at the
start of class and requires it be handed in at the end, that is good preparation for a career.
Reading about a similar assignment online that is due in six days doesn't teach things.

VII. Conclusion
There are some things that need to remain the same as time goes on and societies evolve.
Education is one of them. While there is an argument that online learning allows people to
learn at their own pace, it is still not as valuable as the education obtained from a traditional
style classroom. Keep in mind, this is only true if the teachers and professors are good at what
they do and if the student is willing to learn. If not, then regardless of the method, nothing will
be learned. It just does not make sense to pay for online education when you gain more skill
sets and knowledge with traditional style learning (which is typically less expensive).
Now, many people cannot attend regular class meetings and therefore must utilize online
learning. This is the case much of the time with graduate degrees. That is another story and
understandable. But for the person who is able to choose online or traditional education courses,
the decision should be clear.

Education is very necessary and without education it’s almost impossible to be successful.
A person need a degree or a professional certification to be competitive and successful in life.
It’s a no brainer that the job market is very competitive with education so without higher the
chances of you achieving your professional goals will be that much harder. Having a degree will
open doors for the future. Having a degree also makes you more marketable. If you want to get
make a comfortable salary getting your education is key. It does not matter whether you attend a
brick a mortar school and go to college the traditional way or you go completely online.
The most important thing is that you go and learn the skills needed to succeed in life.

The benefits of e-learning out-weigh the benefits of traditional learning. Nevertheless,

traditional learning remains essential in a solid learning process. Furthermore, a combination
of both learning forms can be more successful and inconvenient to learners

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