Online classes verses In class teaching

Opinion
By Allie Wight
Husky Herald Reporter

  Being a high school student who is involved in sports, clubs, and other extra curricular activities can leave you stressed and pressed for time. Many students do not have a very flexible schedule because of the things they participate in outside of the classroom.

  In order to make things easier on yourself, I would highly recommend trying out an online class. Whether you’re in middle college, dual enrolled, or just a regular high school student, you have the opportunity to enroll in an online class because there are courses offered online at both SC4 and Port Huron Northern.

  There are a few conditions, though, that need to be taken into consideration when deciding whether or not an online class is right for you. You need to have excellent time management skills, a decent understanding of how to utilize an online classroom, and you need to be organized and aware of due dates as you will not have a teacher present to constantly remind you of them.

  With that being said, online classes are definitely not for everyone, but if you think you meet the criteria then I would strongly recommend at least trying an online class.

  I have only taken one online class so far, and it’s considerably more difficult than I anticipated it to be. Not only is the material hard, but the class is very fast paced, which makes it a bit challenging to always stay on top of things.

  When you’re not going to a classroom with a teacher to direct you every day, it can be more than easy to let assignments and due dates slip your mind, which is why if you’re considering enrolling in an online class, I stress that it’s essential to be organized.

  However, it is very nice to not have to go to an entire class period every day, especially if you’re a fast paced learner and can learn quickly even on your own. You shouldn’t have to waste your time sitting in a class that’s too slow for your liking when you could be teaching yourself the material on your own much more efficiently.