There are several features of online education that make it different from the traditional mode of classroom education. Individuals who thrive in online education tend to be:
- Flexible
- Self-motivated and self-directed
- At ease with reading and writing
- Comfortable with the use of technology
Traditional Classroom Learning |
Online Learning |
Fixed course schedule with standard times and venues for classes, tutorials and assignment submissions. |
Flexible schedule - choose where you want to access the online modules, and complete the lessons at your own pace/timing. |
Lessons are teacher-directed - the teacher directs how you learn and enforces deadlines. |
Self-motivated and self-directed - you have to determine your own pace of study and make sure that you adhere to the deadlines on your own. |
Lectures and tutorials are a mix of face-to-face lectures, discussions, and written assignments. |
Lectures are mostly in the form of video or audio recordings. Learning activities involve either reading/writing - you will have to read many books on your own, and write out all your assignments. |
Minimal use of technology. |
While online learning does not require very complicated uses of technology, you will need to be comfortable with technology at the very least - you will need access to a computer, and be able to navigate the online Moodle platform. |
Online Student Manual
Want to know more about BGST Online? Check out our BGST Online Student Manual here.