On line or face to face English language learning? Task 7
Face to Face and Distance learning both have their own pros and cons
a
Face to face learning
Pros
COMMUNICATION
c1
LEARNING MATERIALS
c1
TIMING
c1
Feedback and Interaction
c2
Cons
LEARNING MATERIALS
c2
COMMUNICATION
c1
TIMING
c1
Feedback and Interaction
c1
On line learning
Pros
COMMUNICATION
c2
LEARNING MATERIALS
c4
TIMING
c1
Feedback and Interaction
c5
Cons
COMMUNICATION
c2
LEARNING MATERIALS
c2
TIMING
c1
Feedback and Interaction
c1
A myth to debunk
c1
Differences and similaritaties
My personal experience
F2F English language learning
c1
Lot of difficulties to reach Siena after work or on weekends .(transports,family,timetables)
c1
On line English language learning
c1
Ramo principale
Corso di Laurea triennale “Metodi e tecniche delle interazioni educative” a.a. 2015/2016 Laboratorio di Lingua Inglese Prof. Claudia Rebesani Tutor: Silvia Panzavolta TASK 7 Antonella Coppi matricola n. 013185
A lot of study materials were purchased additionally. Costs like parking and fuel would also need to be considered.
I missed a lot of lessons because of my job at school and my two small children at home.
The main characteristic of the course was “active learning”. Teachers were from USA and UK and they were also specialized in Glottodidactics.
c1
Students were stressed by time constraints and had few opportunities for exchanging personal opinions, or socializing and deepening friendship. Everything was focused on the content and the activities of the lessons.
Lessons were particularly engaging because students could talk to their teachers in person and get immediate responses to their questions or concerns.
When I tried to speak in English in front of the class I was really panicked
I can attend the course on my own schedule and at my own pace. This flexibility facilitates balancing my school teaching and family obligations.
A lot of study materials are uploaded on the platform and you can use them freely.The opportunity to work from home allows me to save on transportation and time.
c1
The main characteristic of the course is “active learning”. It is really engaging and carefully organized.
I'm not stressed by the timetables.I'm having a lot of interesting opportunities for exchanging personal opinions, or socializing and deepening friendship.
Instant tools, used in online English lessons enable me to test my understanding and get immediate feedback.
Lessons are particularly engaging : the interactive teaching method improves our language skills;students help and support each other ... these are the firts steps for true relations of friendship, even if virtual.
When I'm trying to speak in English in front of the virtual class I 'm not panicked
My opinions
Both online and face-to-face learning are proper ways of learning, but the way in which people decide to complete their studies is more dependent on their personal opinions, needs, personalities and backgrounds. When I was young I could not attend a full course University because my family and especially the impossibility to attend classes. Today, even though I am no longer young, I can do it thanking the online degree course and ICT. Some years ago it was an impossible wish , but now I can say that one of the most important dreams of my life may come true.
