Friday, January 24, 2014

Benefits Of Hybrid Classes

Benefits Of Hybrid Classes

By Darrel Jefferson


A lot of advice alumni give to current or future college students revolve around networking, gaining experience, choosing classes, setting yourself up for a job, and other very helpful, but (honestly) generic responses.

There are many temporary solutions to such a problem, and many of these solutions can save you in a pinch, and even be long term solutions until you find a computer of your own, or build up the funds to buy one. If your computer crashes, do not fret, you have many resources available, and you will survive.

Traditional classrooms allow for face-to-face interaction, social learning, and controlled time and space (which help students focus). Online classes allow for personal exploration, interactive media, and broadened spectrums. By combining the two, hybrid classes try to access the strengths of both forms of learning.

So, now your computer has crashed. What do you do next? At this point, it is a good idea to look at the various resources provided by your university. Most universities offer many technological resources for their students, and want to help them to succeed, so check it out, and don't be afraid to ask good questions.

Outside of learning, there are additional benefits that come from hybrid classes. Many people cite the environmental impact hybrid classes encourage. First, paperwork is cut down as more and more assignments, quizzes, reading materials, syllabi, and tests are provided online. Secondly, cutting down on class time means cutting down on commutes. Replacing on-campus classes with online coursework allows students and professors to work from home and conserve gas.

If you want to both succeed in college and enjoy your time there, remember the following. Pick a major that you actually enjoy. Don't chose majors based only on the job market. You will succeed in a major whose classes you naturally enjoy. Because when you enjoy what you are learning, you won't skip classes, you'll do your homework, you'll remember what you learned, and you will be motivated to succeed by your own feelings, not outside pressures.

Take as many enjoyable classes as your schedule allows. If your major includes electives, chose the ones that spark your interest, not just ones you hear are easy or scheduled most conveniently. If you have a couple credit hours take any class that seems interesting to you, no matter how relevant to your primary major or not. Learn a language, take an art class, take a music class, take an astronomy class, or join a club. Indulge your childhood dreams and have a little fun.

All classes from Business Administration to Event Planning to Programming can benefit from the unique advantages of the hybrid system. Hybrid classes allow the best of both in-class and online learning to work together for a well-rounded, impactful education!




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