I think it's been clear for years now that change was going to come to the way that college has traditionally been structured. Many are questioning the cost of tuition and the amount of time it takes out of your life to go to school, often prohibiting many from being able to work jobs while in school full time. Covid has changed a lot of things, and changes in some areas because of it has only just begun. The pandemic has obviously proved how viable online education is and has shown many how much they prefer it to in person learning. I think in the years to come we will likely see online learning, whether as the sole place where classes are taken or in hybrid classrooms with limited in person meetings, become the new norm.

Online classes have become more popular since the pandemic closedown. To do well the student needs to be diligent and prepare for their online work. I agree with you Delaney that we will see more online schooling as the future years go by

I dont see anything wrong with online schooling but I also think it depends on what the classes are though, like esthetics or cosmetology, nursing etc, there is only so much stuff you can do online at a certain point that stuff needs to be hands on. The students also need the hands on work to actually learn the skill and get it down pat. There are some kids who do not learn well looking at a screen, they need to be in front of the teacher listening but everyone is different I think this is something that needs to be adjusted to make sure majority of people are able to adjust to online learning. I know a woman who said her son is adhd and is usually in special needs classes but because of covid everything switched to online, she said that he thrived because he was by himself and was able to focus on his work and actually retain the information instead of being in a classroom of 30 kids. 

@deborahwatersiectskin-com I definitely agree that if students are not prepared and are not diligent online schooling will not work out so well for those students. But I dont see an issue with online schooling, we are online blended here and I enjoy being able to do my schoolwork at home in my bed haha.  

Online education has been around of years now and has had extremely mixed reviews. I for one, started online school at Tidewater Community College thinking that I'd be able to work more and fit in school as i went along but i was completely wrong. Having a full time job and also being a full time student dont mix all that well. Additionally, I've learned that I'm much more of a hands on learner. I thought because i can still in front of my phone all day or get things done at work on a computer why cant i do school on one? But it is so much different . Focusing to learn something you have absolutley no clue about was very new for me. Going to school physically creates a routine and while in class theres not much room for distraction where as online schooling it is all up to you to be 100% focused. I started community college when i was freshly 18 and maybe thats why i wasnt all that successful, i didnt have much structure. Now being 22, i have started this blended class with in person and online and ive found ive been pretty successful thus far. As for other students, being forced into online classes during the pandemic, ive heard that people absolutely love it and some cant stand it . Either way, i think both courses should be offered in order to work with everyones schedules, preferences, and learning types. 

@gabriellemrasiectskin-com I can definitely agree that if you're not prepared and diligent about your work things could go south quick. With being online sure there are flagged assignments and due dates but there is no one reminding you "hey this is due ____." Being completely online is something quite new to most and i could say that most of the negative reviews Ive heard is from fresh college students. Going from showing up to school daily and being reminded of assignments, having a teacher there to assist you with questions, and hands on learning , to just a computer with lessons is difficult. I think maybe a better idea would be very least blended classes to start just to get a feel for how online schooling will go before jumping in head first lol. 

@delaneyhiggonsiectskin-com I definitely too believe that in the future schooling will become almost solely online or hybrid programs. Hybrid programs for students like us who need hands on learning to be successful in any healthcare field are very important. These also limit the amount of students placed into a class room at once. One of my best friends goes to Texas A&M and says her in person classes seat about 500 per class. Thinking about that now after going through a global pandemic is crazy , and moving forward i think well known universities will have no choice but to cut down their class sizes dramatically. 

I always thought that I couldn't do online school because I would get distracted easily at home since my house is louder than most, but when the pandemic happened and I was forced to continue school online until I graduated my grades improved drastically. I passed my senior year with flying colors. Other kids might have had a harder time with school online because they don't get the social interaction with the students or teachers.

@gabriellemrasiectskin-com I also do enjoying being in the comfort of my home doing my school work. I honestly feel that I get more accomplished at home when it comes to doing school work.

Online classes have become more common since the pandemic. I believe that many people during the pandemic have seen how flexible online classes can be to fit into our daily busy schedule. The traditional college setting will soon be a thing of the past because of how busy the world is becoming. 

@keyonnastarksiectskin-com I have always preferred online class instead. I feel like being in the classroom setting for me is more distracting. Plus taking classes online I have seen that I am more open and less shy to email questions and set up conferences with my teacher. 

@deborahwatersiectskin-com The increase of online school is going to increase. I feel it will turn into mostly online and maybe 1-2 days in class doing hands on activities for certain degrees. 

Learning online can be different for everyone. I personally Like it better especially if i can get on at any time and complete my work.

@camiryndavisiectskin-com The world is becoming a busy place and its all about technology nowadays. Trade schools though have to be seen for that certain hands on circiculum. 

@keyonnastarksiectskin-com I feel bad for the younger kids because they need social time and to play. It was hard for all the working parents to work from home and keep their little kids entertained.

@gabriellemrasiectskin-com I completely agree with you- there are certain degrees and licenses that do require hands on instructions. With that though, I think it needs to taken into consideration that everyone learns differently. Some people may thrive on the online enviornment, while others may really struggle learning "on their own".

I think the online learning platform offers accessability to many where the opportunity for an education has not been before. However, I do think for the degrees and licenses such as nursing, esthetics, and teaching to name a few should require a blend of both so students can get hands on experience. Additonally, as someone who went to school to be a teacher, I learned about all the different learning styles. Yes, for students out of highschool they should be held accountable, but as for students still in elementary school, the online learning platform has been difficult for many. For example, for students who like to be at their own pace and learn best through reading, the online learning platform has been great. However, for the students who learn best kinesticly and through vocal collaboration, they really struggle. I have seen this first hand with my own students, and even with myself. 

I started out doing online schooling when I first went to college. I struggled a lot since there were topics that I could not grasp while just reading and writing it out on my own. I struggled with maintaining focus when there was so much going on around me. Online learning can be good in many ways like being able to do assignments on your own time. Personally, I am a hands-on learner, so it was something that I had to make a big adjustment to but everyone learns differently. 

@marlimartiniectskin-com Blended classes have been so much easier for me rather than just strictly online work. It has given me the chance to read and learn about it on my own, and then I am able to grasp the information even more when I see/perform the information right in front of me.

@gabriellemrasiectskin-com I agree that it depends on what degree or license you are getting. Some degrees would work just fine if they were switched to fully remote classes. I like how they offer trade centers and seminar classes where you are able to actually do hands on work.