Personal experience with online vs. in-person classes
With COVID-19 looking like it’s not going away any time soon, students like myself are experiencing an educational experience unlike any others in the past.
At the beginning of the school year, classes started out in person, and things seemed to be going well. Some professors did a split schedule of online classes and short in-person classes to go over things in the class.
My classes are relatively small, so most meet in person twice a week. But two of them meet online one day out of the week to give a full lecture.
Ever since we went completely distant-learning in the spring when COVID first hit, I learned that I don’t do well with online classes. There are far too many distractions when I am not in a classroom setting.
When in a class that is taught over Zoom or Blackboard, I can be distracted by my phone. Sometimes when a class is being taught, I can doze off and just mute the screen so I don’t have to listen to things. I don’t turn on my camera unless asked to -- no one else usually has their cameras on either -- and it makes it seem like I’m in a class with just me and the professor. It’s not a good learning environment for me.
In-person, I’m able to better interact with my professors and colleagues. Seeing them physically helps me pay attention, too. It also allows professors to actually see me if I’m on my phone or not so they make sure I’m paying attention in class. I can hold myself more accountable when in a classroom.
With having split classes, I’m constantly switching the ways that I learn. I can’t wait till the day where we won’t have to worry about being online or in person.
Remember to wear your masks, wash your hands and to stay safe!
Get Top Stories Delivered Weekly
More oucampus News Articles
- The Male Gaze in the Media: A Tale of Two Harley Quinns
- The Dangers of Young Fame: A Closer Look at the D’Amelio Show
- Living off campus
- An Overwhelming Welcome
Recent oucampus News Articles
Discuss This Article
MOST POPULAR OUCAMPUS
A Safe Holiday Season By Kylee Weber
OU Student experiences plane scare on way back to Ottawa By Brynden Grow
POTW - Logan Smoot By Brynden Grow
GET TOP STORIES DELIVERED WEEKLY
FOLLOW OUR NEWSPAPER
LATEST OUCAMPUS NEWS
RECENT OUCAMPUS CLASSIFIEDS
OUTSIDE THE LINES
- New Writers and Illustrators Win Decades-Old Science...
- Moving Resources For Military Families
- Historic Agreement Signed By Red Cross and Armed Forces
- Salonpas® Brand Stands the Test of Time
- Tips to “Yard Your Way” This Spring
- Upgraded Upstate Power Grid Will Deliver a Smarter,...
- A Story To Sing About
- The Gap in Gum Care: Why Caring For Your Teeth’s F...
- Top Tips for Signature Scents and Better-Smelling Laundry
- A Dog Trainer’s Top Tips to Support Pets Through Life S...
FROM AROUND THE WEB
- BookTrib's Bites: Four Captivating Spring Reads
- Moms Kick Back with Mamaritas
- Generac Urges Americans to Prepare for Power Outages Early
- Youth Apprenticeship Week Spotlights Opportunities
- New Expo Showcases AI Innovation
- Self-Care and Mental Health Tips for Caregivers
- Adventure Awaits: Discover the Playset that Brings...
- Need Auto Glass Repair? Don’t Despair
- Pioneering Fast and Affordable Broadband for the Underserved
- 7 Reasons Renting an RV Should Be On Every Family’s S...
COLLEGE PRESS RELEASES
- Guidenar Launches New Career Test for Gen Z
- GotIt! Education Offers MathGPT Free to All State & Community Colleges
- Shoff Promotions Comic Book & Sports Card Show
- Semiconductor Research Corp unveils 2024 Research Call, $13.8M Funding
- Charles River Associates Opens Second Scholarship Cycle, Expands to the UK