1.1.2 Online Learning vs Face-to-Face
An analysis of different Learning Environment, Type of Learning Content, Pace of Learning, Types of Assessments that distinguish Online learning and f2f learning.
5. Path of Learning
F2F: Class meetings occur at a specific time in a specific location according to a set schedule. When in class, the teacher/trainer typically arrange and define the training environment.
The trainer/teacher leads the learning path in a traditional classroom setting, and students are likely to learn passively.
Online: the students define and organize their own learning path for much of the work that needs to be completed in an online course. While there are deadlines and due dates that must be met, students typically have quite a bit of flexibility in determining where and at what time of day they participate.
On the other hand, the learner is free to move at their own pace in an eLearning environment. They can stop the learning process whenever needed and revisit modules for better clarity before proceeding with the rest of the course. With the addition of assessments and interactive tools at various points in the learning module, the learner is no longer passive but is active in the learning process.