Online learning Vs Physical learning: which one to choose?

In this article, we are going to discuss the two modalities of education. Online and classroom-based education are two different types of learning. Although both are high-quality learning, each has its way of teaching and guideline. In today’s world, both online and physical learning is important.

Online Learning: 

Online learning is an educational medium where it allows students to learn via the Internet. They don’t need to go attend lectures halls or classroom but they can learn whatever they want from the comfort of their home. 

 Online education uses the internet and communication technology (ICT) to provide students with better quality of education. Online classes provide students with multiple resources, including all kind of description and size, chats, documents sharing, co-working and of course, online sessions\classes that can be held via a variety of videoconferencing like Zoom, Microsoft Team’s, Skype, LMS, etc 

Benefits of Online Learning: 

Nowadays, it has become easy for students to learn more and improve their studies. While some people face difficulties in their Physical education, then online learning provides them all the benefits of their choice. Here are some benefits of online learning. 

• Flexible Schedule 

Without going outside, students can learn every subject at home. Online classes save time and money for travelling. Online classes offer a flexible schedule that permits students to learn at their convenience. 

• Lower at Cost 

Online classes are lower at cost. Through online learning, a student can learn the same thing as in face-to-face classes with a low cost. Some people are unable to pay huge amount of fee due to which they leave their education but online learning provides a medium where everyone can learn at a low cost. 

• Everyone can Gain the Education 

Through online classes everyone can gain the education. When the students are not able to go outside due to some reasons, they can easily study from online classes. There is no limit of gaining education in online classes. 

• Job plus Study

Online classes provide you the ability to do a job as well as study. In online classes one of the best benefits is that you can work a job while you study. It does not have any burden upon you. 

• Study with thousands of Students around the World 

While in physical education, you only have interaction with your classmates that are limited but in online classes you come across thousands of other students. You meet every person from a different country. Through online classes you get an access to everyone around you. 

Physical learning: 

 In physical learning there is a tutor/teacher at the front of the classroom and the students fill the rest of physical space. In classroom based learning you are engaged with the teacher and class fellows directly where you can participate in physical activities. In physical learning environment various Materials are organized to maximize learning and keep every student engaged. 

Benefits of Physical Learning: 

Physical learning is most important as it keeps students connected with each other, they are able to participate in physical activities and builds a family relationship. 

• Interaction 

While in online learning there is little interaction with other students. In physical learning, all the students can interact with each other discuusing a topic assigned to them. They together come up with new ideas and gaining more knowledge from one another. 

• Improve Physical fitness 

A well develops program improves students muscular strength, flexibility and regular physical activities to enhance their health. 

• Discipline 

In a physical learning environment, there are certain rules and regulations where it is made compulsory for students to follow. As a result, students adopt good discipline. 

• Relationship 

Learners have a closer and deep down relationship with teacher and other students. As Aristotle said “Man is a social animal and cannot live alone”. It is a fact that we naturally will try to interact and keep a deep bound of relationship. 

• Exchanges 

The learners/students present in a classroom exchange ideas, brainstorming, asking questions, answering questions and networking with your colleagues. 

• Confidentiality 

Physical learning environment provides a student to be more confident. It allows the students to participate in every discussion and activity. They are able to ask questions and answer a question boldly. Through all this the fear in them disappears and can face any situation. 

Conclusion 

From many years we have experienced physical learning and by now, probably experiencing online learning. In a physical classroom we are able to feel the subject and a bond with the teacher and colleagues. Online learning helps you improve using different technologies, explore the world and association with students around the world. Its up to the mind of an individual whether they choose online or physical learning. As in today’s world both play the same role, they are as much important as living.