Do you think online schools are easier than classroom schools?

I found online classes to be more difficult and time consuming because it forced me to set aside time to do the work rather than relying on going to a set class time at certain times during the week and only doing homework afterwards.

MSG, I just received my degree from an online University last month, it was the greatest feeling I have ever felt next to the birth of my child. What I feel is special about many online programs is the opportunity to take courses in a field that many of us salts have hands on experience in. Distractions are minimal, the secondary knowledge gained from using a computer interface, and of course watching the game while studying are all perks. I suppose it is based on study habits and personality type also. When I was taking in class courses I didn't feel as if I was absorbing as much as I did with online courses. It's the wave of the future and you are ahead of the game.

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MSG Brian Breaker I've taken both online and traditional classes and I find that it's not a matter of course difficulty as it is individual learning style and self-motivation. In online classes, I would find it easier to justify "skipping" class and procrastinating on assignments, so I definitely found myself being more successful in a classroom setting.

What ended up working the best for me when I had to take online classes (due to schedule constraints and course availability) was that I would make sure to be on campus to get myself in the schoolwork mindset; I would end up scheduling time to do my online coursework during long breaks in between my classroom sessions.

You would probably want to take into account the complexity of the classes. If they are 100 level classes that you need just to add credits then online might be a good choice. If it's the upper 400 level classes and they are your core requirements, you may want to consider classroom courses depending on how well you think you might master the subject.

ONLINE:

Pros:
Flexibility and convenience, mastery of writing papers

Cons:
Lack of face to face interaction, less room and less convenience to ask questions, linear projects, less critical learning

CLASSROOM

Pros:
Face to face interaction, immediate clarifications, relationship building, sharing personal examples and experiences

Cons:
Inflexible, harder to 'make up' or 'reschedule'

Your choice that you can only answer for yourself: I really want to learn it - classroom. I just want a degree - online.

Degrees are the same. MEANS and MOTIVATIONS of obtaining are not. Now you must decide.

It depends on what you want, and your personal / learning needs.

Some folks have mentioned it. There are programs that work best as classroom versus on-line and the other way around. But also your personal preference and learning needs.

Kudos to you for taking on the academic challenge. Please post your graduation photo when you finish.

MSG, I believe everyone has a different learning curve. Personally, I prefer online colleges because I can do it while working full time and don't need the personal "presence" of an instuctor. For others, maybe not so much. Some individuals "need" the classroom instruction because it's more "hands on" and direct face to face with the instructor. So really that question could be answered either way, just depends on the person answering.

Too many factors to consider which would make it impossible to make a blanket statement. Some need the classroom environment in order to stay focused and on task and will quickly fall behind with online classes. Some classes are better suited to classroom vs. online or online vs. classroom. Some students need the 'real time' feedback from the professor and other students, while others work better alone, just to name a few.
I have taken classes in a traditional setting as a full time and as a part time student and I have also taken on line classes as well, and I can say from my experience, that I have had both easy, and very challenging classes in each type.
My best advise would be to take the classes you need in whatever format they are offered on the schedule that fits your schedule and needs the best...preferably with the same school so you don't have to battle with transfer credits and matriculation and residency requirements for graduation (SOCAD is often helpful with this, but not always).

I don't think one is harder than the other. It really depends on how you learn. Many people don't do well on exams but are great when it comes to remembering visuals and applying themselves in essays, just as some people may be the other way around. I personally have done both. Being in front of a professor in college was a good experience I think. It gave me the opportunity to ask questions and clarify in real time as well as interact with the other students by sharing experiences and knowledge. Online school on the other hand, was a little harder for me, it didn't have that personalized aspect I was so used to and felt more impersonal. I missed having that interaction and real time physical connection, so to speak. But on the other hand, I knew what the objectives were and it created a better discipline in me in regards to time management and weeding out the procrastination in me. Overall, I don't prefer one over another... once again, its a question of personal preference and the ability to focus and adapt to that particular learning environment.

I prefer the traditional classroom, I am a people person so being able to raise my hand and interact with classmates is what made me successful in my college career. My online classes to me were a bit more challenging to me.