In my, limited, experience with online classes, I have determined that you will learn about 50% of what you would in a class room on average. So if the course is a gen-ed requirement, and all you really want out of it is 3-4 credit hours towards your degree, go online. If its part of your core classes, and you need the knowledge, go to class.
Instructor laziness plays into it quite a bit as well. Some people just don't work well from home, some do. Just because your professor has a doctorate in Mathematics, does not mean he has learned any amount of self discipline. I recommend talking to other students in your class about their experiences with other teachers at your school, and plan your education accordingly.
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Gator is truly annoying, but that is not the problem.
If Gator is successfully sued for affecting advertising, that could affect court cases against popup-blockers, or even ReplayTV and TiVo. We could loose truly useful products as collateral damage.
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In my, limited, experience with online classes, I have determined that you will learn about 50% of what you would in a class room on average. So if the course is a gen-ed requirement, and all you really want out of it is 3-4 credit hours towards your degree, go online. If its part of your core classes, and you need the knowledge, go to class.
Instructor laziness plays into it quite a bit as well. Some people just don't work well from home, some do. Just because your professor has a doctorate in Mathematics, does not mean he has learned any amount of self discipline. I recommend talking to other students in your class about their experiences with other teachers at your school, and plan your education accordingly.
Gator is truly annoying, but that is not the problem.
If Gator is successfully sued for affecting advertising, that could affect court cases against popup-blockers, or even ReplayTV and TiVo. We could loose truly useful products as collateral damage.