My Story

Well, my opinion of this topic has moved all over the place. At first, I was anti-online classes. I felt like if I had to go to school, why didn't everyone else? Then I opened up my mind to the other part of education that includes students who aren't as fortunate as me and need cheaper classes that can be accessed from more convenient places. So I looked into online classes and found out that the failure and drop out rates are sky-high compared to traditional education. I wanted to make the opportunity more equal for those who can't go to class physically. Plus, online education holds so many opportunities for additional revenue. Then Tisha told me about all the positives behind Hybrids, and I think this could be a great tool for Rutgers to expand on. I, like many other students, feel more comfortable behind a keyboard. I think I would voluntarily take a Hybrid if it was offered at Rutgers because the benefits are so vast. It would be nice to be able to log on and attend a class whenever I feel motivated and creative. I still have to figure out a solid answer to the problem, but overall, I feel like my view on this situation has made a 180, for the better.

Visual Aids

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This image explains the comparison between traditional education and constructivism, which is a theoretical way to teach that allows students to become more motivated about a class or coursework.


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This image shows a way to grade online students on their participation and quality of motivation .