From my point of view, e-learning alone ( i.e. distance learning) will not succeed without traditional face-to-face learning. e-learning cannot be a substitute for face-to-face learning, it is complementary to classroom teaching.
Because e-learning hasn't achieved the desired aims or results, traditional learning is better. At least, the hybrid learning (i.e. blended learning) of both of them is better than the traditional one. This is especially true for the developing countries.
To diminish cheating, exams must be inside the scientific institutes like universities.
Finally, let me point to another essential angle: The cultural view of knowledge and learning hasn't reached an adequate level in the developing countries. This may be because they always thinking about how to get a loaf of bread.
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Do not dispense with education, face to face.
Conditions now impose on us the virtual classes.
I always prefer to use both methods and not only in exceptional circumstances.
From ten years, I prefer to use virtual classes and use the classroom for a specific rate for students that depends on the nature of the course, in addition to the laboratory with practical materials.
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I prefer the traditional teaching method, but currently the only form is online learning.
Online learning is more difficult, requires more time from the student and independent work.
If possible, I mean before this pandemic. I would prefer Face-to-Face Classroom teaching. Teacher has more control over her class in these education model. However there are lots of ongoing at the background while we are teaching online
Ideally and within a regular academic year, I would prefer to blend between the two ways. Face-to-face gives teachers more control over the class and most importantly it preserve the social part of the learning process (human interaction) which is essential for personality of the students. In the face-to-face way, teachers might fall to lecturing and are bound to the time of the period or session which can be challenge in applying differentiated learning techniques and research. Using the e-learning would overcome this challenge and moreover prepare the students in school for their academic life in universities by focusing on transferable skills such as time management, scientific curiosity, resources management, using technology .... These skills, although teachers using active methods inside the classrooms work with students to acquire them, can be more developed in e-learning methods giving students more responsibilities to learn and to show their work.
Nothing can ever replace face to face teaching and learning. But both can be beneficial, and we can make the most out of these modalities. The suitability, of course, depends on the needs of the learners and the situations similar to what we are experiencing today. But every learning experience is even more authentic when they are gained face to face.
face to face of course but It is nice that distance education does not have a concept of place and time.
I prefer Face-to-Face teaching and learning, but I must admit that ELearning can teach us and students, many other skills. And the good thing is you don´t have to leave your home. :)
There is an appropriate context for both modes, as well as for hybrid delivery. That said, I prefer to teach online when I do for many of the same reasons as learners - the flexibility, anywhere access, and time to think and edit before clicking send or submit. That said, it also depends on how the course was constructed. It should be learner-centred and meaningful to learners with authentic assessments embedded throughout. Learners should be able to "see" themselves in the course.
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Each system has its pros and cons, but I prefer traditional learning.
Dear all. Thank you for the feedback
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Dear Vishnu Kumar Gupta , Mundher Alsaaidi منذر السعيدي and Yousif Yaqoob Yousif , Thank you for the answers
Blended learning is very effective and useful. I prefer it where we apply a combination of a variety of traditional and online teaching/leatning strategies.
I believe distance on line learning is very appealing for University students who are already engaged and can gain from the flexibility it provides. For younger learners the emotional and social aspect of learning is more important so face to face teaching or a blended model works better
@Mourad Aty
The teaching is more effective face to face. Learners in e-classes don't understand some of the topics. Learners require lessons isolated to fully explain challenging topics and to make up the questions and concerns.
As a researcher in e-learning field, I think that e-learning had some problems that are cited by the most of the previous answers. However, I want to inform you that most of these problems are treated by e-learning researchers. In other words, problems such as student’ feeling alone (isolation), motivation, engagement, assessment, personnalisation, adaption, tutoring, and other ones were treated and solutions were proposed. Now, it remains the problem of the generalization of the proposed solutions and its use in real situations. Many existing e-learning platforms adopted these solutions. You can take a look on some of them for more information. Their use depends sometimes on the decision of the decision-makers (academic responsible).
In other side, face-to-face teaching has also advantages and inconveniences. So, I think that the best teaching method is to use the blended learning (e-learning with some face-to-face meetings).
Dear Hassan Izzeddin Sarsak Eleftheria Aperi Jumoke Soyemi Abrar Hossain Tasin Samy Azer thanks a lot for the contribution.
Dear Yacine Lafifi , thank you for the feedback. Would you please share some of the findings if they are published of course?
Dear Mourad Aty , I prefer face-to-face teaching because we can perceive better the students engagement and guide beter the process of learning.
Mourad Aty, Based on my experience in some of the courses I have taught previously with either face-to-face teaching only, e-teaching only or a mix of both; my preference is "Blended Learning" most especially for engineering courses which include a lot of calculations and practicals. This enables me to flip the classroom for improved effectiveness and to use some other great pedagogy I can't use in the online environment.
I preferred a blended modality with a combination of face to face and online activities. Is difficult to understand students difficulties and help them with only e learning.
I prefer inclusive education, based on the combination of traditional and electronic teaching.
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In current scenario this is best possible way to teach and communicate with students
As time goes by, it is important to ignore face-to-face teaching and prioritize e.learning
I rather prefer blended learning, certainly in some clases the emotional impact is more significant in face to face teaching.
I prefer the face-to-face modality, since that is where effective scaffolding is achieved as a teacher, based on Lev Vigotsky's socio-cultural learning; in the interest of generating collaborative learning among my students.
I don't deny that the E-Learning or MOOCs platforms have their advantages, but the truth is that there are very few of them at the moment and it will probably depend on the profile of the students and the university career.
Thank you for the feedback and the contribution dear Dionisio Leone Brynjarsson
I am a supporter of the face-to-face method. Of course, there are effective, very good online learning methods.
E-learning is a very good tool to support teaching, courses and training. E-learning gives the opportunity to participate in training to which access was not possible due to the large distance to the place of training.
E-learning has benefits such as the pace of learning, effective new teaching methodology, time saving, various forms of presentation, individual learning.
E-learning provides what we want to learn, access to knowledge sources, and the possibility of conducting training for a large number of people.
E-learning is also didactic efficiency, various forms of material presentation, access to advanced software.
Dear Waldemar Łasica thank you for being active ont his issue. I appreciate your feedback.
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Due to COVID-19 matters and constraints, we are in the process of using blended learning framework linked to multi-modal learning style.
I would prefer face to face learning. One cannot teach as planned every time because you have to analyze the learner for their responses such as facial expressions which reflect their understanding most of the time. This is absent normally in online learning. It can be used as auxiliary tool for specific condition such as long distance. Hence, it would be better if a blend of both in which more face to face and less online will become a good approach.
An interface of e-learning and face-to-face learning seems suitable in these changing times when it is difficult to be only in the second mode of teaching/ learning. Each has their advantages and shortcomings. As the future of humanity has been determined to a large extent by the present situation, an appropriate blend of the two platforms seems inevitable.
The strengths of both types of learning are quite clear to almost everyone involved in the teaching process. As for the weaknesses, I assume that online learning demands a higher level of motivation on the side of the students than the physical classroom. Otherwise, the teacher will end up delivering a huge volume of TTT in the online session to get the students involved. Another issue that contributes to the problem is poor Internet connectivity at times that forces the teacher to keep repeating instructions and CCQs.
We have transferred learning to a blended e-learning/webinar process from our usual face to face mode of delivery. We find that the change has been well received during the COVID period.
Many of our rural based coaches have been able to access PD that otherwise would be unattainable under the normal face to face environment.
We will see a change from our past normal to a new normal which is exciting.
Face-to-face communication is the distinction of being able to see the other party or parties in a conversation. It allows for a better exchange of information since both speaker and listener are able to see and interpret body language and facial expressions.
The Advantages of Face to Face Learning in the Classroom
you can access more information and richer understanding through teacher and other students' body language and voice. you have the opportunity to connect with, problem-solve, and network with other students from a wide range of backgrounds.
What are the Drawbacks and Benefits of Both?.
Disadvantages of face to face communication over written communication are followed:
• Unsuitable for some people.
• Unsuitable for large audiences.
• Unsuitable for large organizations.
• Not accountable.
• Low legal and reference value.
• Poor retention by listener.
Traditional Approach Consists of:
1. Teacher-centered learning
2. Mass instruction (one size fits all)
3. One pace applies to all students
4.Classroom and school building
5. Learning during school hours
6. Facts and recitation
7. Individual student performance
8. Textbooks
9. Parent-teacher meeting each semester
Technology Allows More of:
1. Student-centered learning
2. Mass customization with instruction to fit individual student needs
3. Flexible pacing based on student abilities
4. Distributed learning possible from anyplace
5. Learning at anytime
6.Critical thinking in real-world contexts
7. Collaboration and dialogue among students and between students and teachers.
8. Up-to-date primary information resources.
9. Parent-teacher communication available daily
Dear Ibraheem Kadhom Faroun , thank you so much for this valuable contribution !
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Dear Surajkumar Kumbhar Kalyani Samantray Ahmed Al-Jendi Greg Meyland thank you all for your feedback and contribution.
Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages. In the ordinary (face-to-face) teacher sees the faces of students and their reaction to the material of the lecture or practical lesson. In this case, the teacher can not always meet the time of the lesson. With E-learning everything goes dry, there is no such contact. It seems that the teacher does everything for himself and virtually. But this is a matter of habit.
E-learning is good at this moment but I'd prefer face to face learning
We prefer to use the two methods of teaching, which is face to face, and to use e-learning at a specific rate for the student in advance.
In special situations like COVID-19 pandemic era, e-teaching/learning is a very good alternative to classroom/face-face teaching.
With no doubt, technology could not totally replace direct interaction between a classroom teacher and students. So,, face-to-face is far better.
Both mode of learning have their advantage and disadvantage bu to continue the teaching learning process in this pandemic e-learning play a major role.
I think educational institutions should provide the two types, traditional education and e-learning so student can choose most suitable.
I prefer E-learning.
I prefer teaching based on a combination of e-teaching and face-to-face teaching, to take advantage of the advantages of each.
Dear Harasit Kumar Paul , but online teaching cannot be used alone in natural conditions.
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face to face teaching is enhance the teachers and students attachment with real experiences
Beyond the COVID-19 crisis it’s likely that face-to-face will see a decline for a range of reasons – environmental impact of travel and cost savings being just two. Digital learning is an opportunity to make personalized, relevant learning accessible to people when and where they need it. The biggest loss that Learning and Development Professionals experienced with this abrupt stop of face to face learning delivery is the positive impact that a classroom environment can have. Particularly in terms of fostering connection and collaboration between learners. This is a valid concern. In-person social interaction has a richness that might feel hard to replicate in the digital world – but it’s not impossible. The solution is to incorporate the positive lessons from face-to-face into your digital strategy and to create online blended learning that is effective. A combination of self paced learning and social group online learning, where it’s required, is the best of both worlds. The best blends tap into the opportunities offered by the different modes of learning. Let’s face it, these days there is no other choice but to go online. But sometimes the best things come out of necessity. Online blended learning done right today will de-risk your organization for the future, make you more sustainable and save your time and money.
Dear Abdelkader Mohamed Elsayed than you so much for the feedback and the contribution!
I will still always prefer face to face teaching and learning
I think traditional education at times and online education at other times.
I prefer face to face learning. A lot of aspects of direct communication communication are required when we transmit information or train students on the mastery of a certain skill.
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