A Comparative Analysis of SDL Online Learning with Traditional Classroom Learning

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A Comparative Analysis of SDL Online Learning with Traditional Classroom Learning

T. R. Redding
J. Rotzien

Abstract

The information age and the knowledge explosion are driving an increasing demand for education. The advent of the World Wide Web and ease of access to the Internet permits the Internet to be used as a delivery mode for distance education courses. However, studies which compare the results of educational content delivered over the Internet to that delivered in the classroom, have been inconclusive. Many report no significant difference. One criticism of Internet–based courses is that they are poorly constructed—being little more then speaker notes and reference materials published on the Internet. One report that reviewed hundreds of writings published over the last decade found the overall quality of the research to be questionable, rendering many of the findings inconclusive. It cautions that policymakers and education leaders have ‘a lot to learn’ about how distance education can enhance learning.

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There is an increased demand for access to higher education. To meet that demand, colleges and universities are offering more classes online. However, in relation to face-to-face or traditional classes, the educational outcomes of online classes are in question. This study compares traditional classes’ and online classes’ educational outcomes. It also looks at the effect sizes to compare GPAs between the two groups.

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