<p>I've heard from a few people who have taken online classes, that the assignments aren't too hard, they're able to use the textbook on tests and overall, it's really easy. But when I talk to teachers and guidance counselors, they say that it's just as rigorous and difficult.</p>
<p>Soo, if you have experience with online classes, do you think you have a much better chance at making a better grade than you would in a regular classroom setting?
And if you haven't had experience with them, which do you think would be easier and why?</p>
<p>I have had experience with online college classes, most of which I found fairly easy (usually in subjects I generally find fairly easy). I know someone who took rigorous classes (advanced science) online, and it was hellish, though, and FLVS courses (easyish material, tons and tons of assignments and busy work).</p>
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They have to say this. What happens when they start telling students that online classes are easier?</p>
<p>Anyway, some are easier online, some are harder; it also depends on the specifics of where they are offered.</p>
<p>The work itself is easier online, but the motivation to get it done is harder. Online courses that let you work at your own pace are much harder to actually complete because it tends to remain one of those things that you never have much time for, and when you do, it’s one of those things you “should be doing” when you’re sipping some tea and watching a movie on a Saturday afternoon, or completing more time-structured assignments in study hall. Or maybe that’s just me. =P </p>
<p>I guess what I’m saying is that the course itself is usually easier, but completion of it is only easy for certain students who are already really good at time management and don’t have too many other commitments.</p>
<p>I took Latin I online sophomore year (I wanted to take another language, and they dropped Latin offerings that year) and found the (standard) class incredibly difficult. In general, I’m good at self-studying, but for whatever reason I found it difficult to learn from the textbooks and assignments provided.</p>
<p>Yeahh, I’ma sophomore and I’m currently taking French 2. I don’t find it hard at all. and it’s actually kinda easy, so I was thinking about taking French 3 Honors this summer. I heard from someone who took Spanish over the summer that basically they were free to use notes on anything. So that’s why I think it might be a bit easier to do it online, and the class is just soooo boring.
But I wasn’t sure if it would really be easier or if that’s just a flawed assumption of mine.</p>
<p>First of all, ignore BillyMc’s wild claim—clearly he never took an online class. Online classes have weekly deadlines. In addition, online classes require more work from the student, so his claim that he turned-in a half-semester worth of work in a 2.5 hour period of time is down-right preposterous!</p>
<p>To answer your question:</p>
<p>It depends on a number of factors, but online classes taken at a good University can definitely be harder than on-campus classes. The higher the level of classes the harder it gets. Further, my online teachers <em>never</em> had us do silly multiple choice tests, which an online student could easily cheat on; instead, we had to write two(2) 3-5 page papers <em>each</em> week, actively participate <em>daily</em> on the discussion board, and we had weekly essays on top of it! Lots of writing! My mid-terms and final papers averaged 12-15 pages in length. I had a couple teachers that even graded my emails that I had sent to them! </p>
<p>Basically, online classes are more time consuming and the material can be more challenging as well. To put into perspective how tough online can be: one study showed that 50% of students <em>dropout</em> of online courses, compared to only 20-25% of on-campus courses! The study concluded that most students couldn’t handle the workload of online classes.</p>
<p>P.S. Most of my classes were done on-campus, but I did take 10 online classes.</p>
<p>Clearly Antwan hasn’t taken a HIGH SCHOOL online class from the FLVS network. The work is mundane, with plenty of semi useful assignments that would easily be cheated on or BSed. Think about the typical online class this way: it takes less than 45 minutes per day if you actually do it daily. Now, if you procrastinate (which will likely happen if the teacher isn’t very strict on the deadlines), a couple weeks of assignments can add up to an entire weekend’s worth of homework.</p>
<p>Typically, online courses cover the same stuff as regular courses, but don’t require as much work to be turned in. (But you’re expected to know all the same things as someone in the in school class.)</p>
<p>Harder. Not because of content, but because I procrastinate. I tried online classes once, but they just don’t work with me. The instructor is far away and impersonal, the assignments are rote and stupid, and there are no other students to commiserate with in real life.</p>
<p>Like most classes, online rigor seems determined by teacher.
I’m taking AP European History because its not offered anywhere in the district.
I have a free period to do my qokr and the median time spent is about 7 hours, meaning I cant finish it all in school.
That number can surge to fiften depending on the weeks assignment. I also have reading, questions, and a discussion response.</p>
<p>I don’t have a final, but if I did, if I failed it, I’d automatical fail the class and couldn’t remove it from my transcript. Yes. I have due dates.</p>
<p>Online classes are horrible. I took one for Alg 2 H and it was treated as a Credit Recovery Course with no rigor. When I took my schools Alg 2 H test, I flunked it and I have to retake this year. It is horrible and I honestly don’t recommend it. The material is basic</p>
<p>My son says online is easier, but definitely requires personal discipline. He said the work load is lighter; however each assignment is then weighed more. He has taken Algebra II, Linear Algebra, and Calculus III online and hasn’t had any problems. His friend tried Physics online and ended up dropping due to a difficulty in completing labs with inadequate equipment. </p>
<p>I would not suggest taking an online class so you can have “more” classes…my son took it as part of his school day…therefore he did not have any "extra’ pressure.</p>
<p>May I ask, with whom did everyone take their online courses with. My school did theirs with Aventa Learning and the teacher was never on. I was thinking of taking psych online but I don’t know with what online course company to do it with</p>
<p>In my opinion they are easier. North Carolina Virtual Public Schools(NCVPS) is super duper easy! I took Earth-Environmental Science and World History online. They are both required at my face-to-face school. You get to take tests twice, and all you have to do is pull up your notes out of your documents, and BA BAM. The answers.</p>
<p>Online classes are somewhat harder, at least for me. Granted, I’ve only taken APs online (AP Bio, AP Stats, etc.); not honors or regular. Most of the difficulty lies in pacing. If you fall behind in coursework, it’s difficult to catch up. </p>