by Mike Coates
A recent survey of Canadian university students found the majority of students preferred taking courses in a traditional classroom (bricks and mortar) setting versus taking courses on-line.
As a marketing management instructor at BCIT's School of Business, I concur with the findings of this study.
The majority of students I have surveyed prefer the classroom environment. The question is why? It is my opinion that learning in a classroom setting demands sensory involvement which facilitates social interaction. And social interaction is where the real learning takes place.
On-line or e-learning has its place in post secondary education but, in my opinion, will never replace the traditional classroom learning experience.
Source: Students give e-learning a grade of incomplete
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