online classes

I think the advanced of students being able to use online classes is definitely an advantage. I agree with Charlie, however, that there is negative aspects to education via technology and computers. As we discussed in the last class, e-mails have sprouted in the electronic industry as a way of sending letters more quickly and more efficiently. They have come up with "cc" and "bcc" options, that make sending letters even more complex and more convenient to use. The most important part of e-mails is the speed at which they reach the person we are trying to communicate to. Even invites to numerous people for a large party can easily be done quickly through e-mails without spending extra money or time. Have e-mails made sending information too informal? I believe at sometimes, yes it does. The reason hand-written letters are so valuable is because the person receiving it appreciates the time and effort that went into creating it. Also, each hand-written letter is different and more intimate then sending an e-mail, as they all look the same and are sent without emotion. Online classes however, are beneficial for the students who cannot afford housing or to quit their job but still need to catch up on credits to get a degree. In a more negative light, online classes are much less informal than a lesson held in a classroom by a teacher, meaning that people could not take it as seriously and not pay attention as much. Students who need hands-on, visual, or hearing to learn any type of subject could have major trouble actually being educated from an online class.