The fundamental argument that was disputed throughout the text, “Face to Face Courses Are Superior To Online Courses,” by Tiffany Bourelle and Andy Bourelle, was that online courses are inferior to classes given in person, which are superior. Both two authors emphasize that these objectives are not the same, since one makes it easier for students to study and obtain a good education, while the other makes learning, understanding, and obtaining a good education difficult and confusing for students. The reason for this is because students have a hard time understanding and gaining information from what is stated or taught when a professor or a teacher is teaching to you or giving you the necessary resources via a computer/laptop or even a phone. It is also more difficult for learners to communicate with their peers, both in terms of forming friends and peer editing. As a result, it is more apparent for in-person learning and courses since students have far more options and a greater likelihood of gaining a wealth of knowledge and receiving a superior education. Students will also be able to interact with their peers face to face, speak with teachers, and participate in an open environment. KippTexas.org reports that Kipp Texas Public Schools agrees that in-person learning is the best alternative for children. “When students are in the same physical setting, making connections feels natural and it is unquestionably easier to reach out to classmates and teachers alike. In-person classes lead to organic discussions where students can bounce ideas off of one another. For remote classes, by contrast, the on-screen dynamic can be impersonal and largely anonymous. “There is little sense of friendship or relationship between the students that would usually be built in traditional in-person classes,” says Daphane Carter, KIPP Texas State Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer. ” This reflects the idea that in-person lessons are necessary and better for students to socialize and acquire a proper education, where they are truly learning and understanding what the teacher or professor is saying, as asserted by school owners. My opinion on the issue of online vs. in-person learning is that in-person learning is superior since students can not only learn better, but they can also socialize with people face to face, which includes making new friends and joining clubs. I’ve noticed that this topic gets a lot of people discussing and expressing their own opinions on how they feel about online vs. in-person education, and that despite the fact that in-person learning is the preferable option for children, there are a lot of students and parents that disagree. Some may disagree, claiming that they prefer getting their education online since it is more convenient and because they are at home. I agree with some of these points, however I recommend learning in person because it will benefit you both mentally and academically. Throughout all of this, I wonder if those who believe if online courses are superior to face to face courses will ever change their minds, maybe if they did go in person (if vaccine was taken)and agree that in person is superior and the way to go…?
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