Online Classes - Page 2

~Stacy~ · 02-01-2011, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by a_Username

What's worse is how the computer is so damn picky about how you word your answer. Like if you put in "3x+4=9" instead of "9=3x+4" it will count it wrong!

That's true

*DGthe3* · 02-01-2011, 12:55 AM

I had an online class in highschool (geology) and it wasn't too bad. I could usually do 3 days worth of work in a single period. Usually, I'd only do work on monday and friday then use tuesday-thursday as a spare.

I didn't have any true online classes in university, but there were a couple that made extensive use of the internet. One of them, the prof posted up what was essentially a podcast for all but 5 classes (it was a BS class, scheduled for friday nights 7-10 pm ... attendance would have been near 0 anyway). The other, the prof did a simucast online and we had to make 3 weekly postings about either the content of the textbook or something covered in lecture. But neither one was terribly important, the first was 'Collaborative Leadership' and the second was 'Impact of Science and Technology'

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Originally Posted by a_Username

What's worse is how the computer is so damn picky about how you word your answer. Like if you put in "3x+4=9" instead of "9=3x+4" it will count it wrong!

Why would you even be giving a solvable equation as an answer?

Seriously though, online quizzes can be very annoying, even the multiple choice questions. I can't tell you how many times I'd get a message along the lines of:

Incorrect
You answered 'c'
The correct answer is 'c'

derklug · 02-01-2011, 01:07 AM

My son does both, as some courses are not offered at his campus, but he can do them online. He claims the online classes require more attention to detail and self discipline. That is why he hates having to take them.

ColdCamaroSS · 02-01-2011, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by a_Username

Idk about anyone elses, but the one's I'm in are so disorganized and requires you to be such an excellent time manager it's ridiculous! Plus, it just doesn't feel like a class; it's like a forum that actually matters lol. I knew I wouldn't like them, but I had no choice but to take 3 out of my 5 classes this semester online.

That's exactly how it appeared to me.

a_Username · 02-01-2011, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

I had an online class in highschool (geology) and it wasn't too bad. I could usually do 3 days worth of work in a single period. Usually, I'd only do work on monday and friday then use tuesday-thursday as a spare.

I didn't have any true online classes in university, but there were a couple that made extensive use of the internet. One of them, the prof posted up what was essentially a podcast for all but 5 classes (it was a BS class, scheduled for friday nights 7-10 pm ... attendance would have been near 0 anyway). The other, the prof did a simucast online and we had to make 3 weekly postings about either the content of the textbook or something covered in lecture. But neither one was terribly important, the first was 'Collaborative Leadership' and the second was 'Impact of Science and Technology'

Why would you even be giving a solvable equation as an answer?

Seriously though, online quizzes can be very annoying, even the multiple choice questions. I can't tell you how many times I'd get a message along the lines of:

Incorrect
You answered 'c'
The correct answer is 'c'

I haven't had that happen to me yet, but be sure... If I don't get on C5 for a few days then you know it happened and I threw my computer out the window.

2ndgenz28 · 02-01-2011, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by stieger

Unfortunately a lot of younger folk didn't learn that as kids.

It was because you didn't have to, not till that standard test they came up with in the late 90s, did anyone have to do any real work.

I know Im a child of that gen, I learned early that I didn't have to do anything I didn't want and they still moved you forward. But I was just a kid, I didn't know any better, but the teachers n schools sure did.

FenwickHockey65 · 02-01-2011, 02:16 AM

I despise online classes. Had to take Animal Sciences 260 (aka Data Analysis) online here at Ohio State and it was horrible. Our professor did nothing more than post videos of the Powerpoint presentations and record himself reading the slides. My friends and I ended up making parties out of them because watching them alone was sheer torture.

camaroitalia · 02-01-2011, 02:22 AM

Im just about to grad high school. Accepted to college, signing up for classes in April. So do you all suggest I do some online classes or no? The college is only 10 minutes from my house.. across the street from my high school lol

Sevn86 · 02-01-2011, 02:34 AM

I prefer class room over online classes! With the one and only online class i took i kept losing track and forgetting when things were due... thank god i had my best friend in class with me. He kept me up to date and i ended up with a A at the end of the semester. So it wasn't that bad.

Sevn86 · 02-01-2011, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by a_Username

What's worse is how the computer is so damn picky about how you word your answer. Like if you put in "3x+4=9" instead of "9=3x+4" it will count it wrong!

I hated that too!

a_Username · 02-01-2011, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by camaroitalia

Im just about to grad high school. Accepted to college, signing up for classes in April. So do you all suggest I do some online classes or no? The college is only 10 minutes from my house.. across the street from my high school lol

Did you read my first post?

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Originally Posted by a_Username

Never take them. Ever.

*DGthe3* · 02-01-2011, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by camaroitalia

Im just about to grad high school. Accepted to college, signing up for classes in April. So do you all suggest I do some online classes or no? The college is only 10 minutes from my house.. across the street from my high school lol

It depends on what the course is, how its setup, and what you're like as a student. If it is something you're interested in and the material doesn't require much interaction with the prof, it will probably be a lot easier. Also, if you feel you learn more from notes and the textbook than from the teacher, it might be a good choice.

gloriacollins · 07-30-2011, 01:38 AM

take it and study... there are many online free lectures available now. so no need of tuition fee.. check it and a find a good one among them.. Hope this may help...

dutchnrican · 07-30-2011, 01:44 AM

when I took online classes I loved them. no having to get up and drive to the college and sit in class. they were really easy, too.

02-01-2011, 01:07 AM	#17
derklug Drives: 12 Boss 302 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 1,369	My son does both, as some courses are not offered at his campus, but he can do them online. He claims the online classes require more attention to detail and self discipline. That is why he hates having to take them. __________________ The biggest mistakes in life come when you know exactly what you are doing.

02-01-2011, 02:16 AM	#21
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	I despise online classes. Had to take Animal Sciences 260 (aka Data Analysis) online here at Ohio State and it was horrible. Our professor did nothing more than post videos of the Powerpoint presentations and record himself reading the slides. My friends and I ended up making parties out of them because watching them alone was sheer torture. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

02-01-2011, 02:22 AM	#22
camaroitalia Go Harder Than Baltimore! Drives: 2010 CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 3,835	Im just about to grad high school. Accepted to college, signing up for classes in April. So do you all suggest I do some online classes or no? The college is only 10 minutes from my house.. across the street from my high school lol __________________

07-30-2011, 01:44 AM	#28
dutchnrican brevard Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS M6. Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: ny or fl Posts: 776	when I took online classes I loved them. no having to get up and drive to the college and sit in class. they were really easy, too. __________________

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gloriacollins Drives: Chevrolet Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 10	take it and study... there are many online free lectures available now. so no need of tuition fee.. check it and a find a good one among them.. Hope this may help...