Do University Students need to attend class vs IT course?

[Rhys]

An interesting article in the BKKPOST about IT classes and Regular Classes.    Of course,  both have merits, the IT classes place the onus of learning squarely on the students.  That is a plus.    YET,  self-directed learning, the motivation of interaction and group work, (not the Screen to Screen type), seems part of the college experience. As some teaching staff has noticed breaking students from using their cell phones in class during lectures for non-academic use is problematic....

 

However, the classic question remains, what type of student learning outcome is created?  Technically savvy and knowledgeable students with extremely low-level people skills, and a low level of concentration?    Lastly, mechanical English speaking voices.... 555

 

I would imagine the  FAT administrators, fleecing construction companies would have an issue.... No more new campus buildings, study abroad trips

 

Happy new years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[moontang]

Online is so much more cost effective.  Kind of like using Android instead of Windows...one is an expensive fat client that leverages you into more expenses.  It requires cooling and space.  The other is simply free.  

[VocalNeal]

26 minutes ago, moontang said:

  The other is simply free.  

If the service is free then you are the product?

 

Attending university is not just about the structured education. Never has been...