On Campus or ONLINE ?

     Engaging in our continual educational process whether through on-line (benefit of  internet technology), or through classroom learning is an individual choice.The ability to adapt and succeed in either spectrum will be of utmost importance in the future of successful living in today's complex economy. Early on in my research studies via the internet; I was suddenly bombarded with emails from online courses that I had never heard of before. I have discovered that these 2 options in learning can provide for accomplishment in  attaining  skills certification and/ or ones's desired professional degree.
      Research shows that there are personal assessment tests that can help define what kind of student one is capable of being.  Thus, taking online courses in the comfort of ones home; according to one's personal schedule,etc  is a personal choice associated with one's capacity to learn compared to the to the personal choice of  a classroom setting.  
     The primary reason a student goes to school is to learn and develop new skills. The ultimate goal in both types of education is in the success of learning.  Some students need the direct face to face imput of their instructors. On the whole, when a student opts for online learning he or she is introduced to a whole new set of useful technical skills that benefit an already computer literate student.
     Social interaction is one of the key aspects of the college experience.  We learn, develop and expand our networking possibilities; both on an eductional level, as well as, on a professional level. " Online education is not as effective," according to the University Library-IDEAL- the Illinois Digital environment for Access to  Learn.
      In concluclusion of  "On Campus or Online," education one has the following similarities and differences to consider as they embark in making this decision.
1. Preparation time and cost of texts, reading materials.
2.  Pace of specific classes.
3.  Discussions.
4. Study aids and tests.
5.  Assignments and group projects.
6.  Instrutor feedback.
7.  Learning and communication.
   Finallly, in regard to reasearch and information many students prefer the social aspect of a college setting.  There is personal interaction with teachers and  some research shows that students are more successful when lessons are presented in real time verses the technical demands of assessing lessons online.