Distance Education or Tradional Education

Argument Essay: Distance education or traditional education


    Many business, professionals, and companies are finding that going back to school via distance learning is a convenient and affordable way to do what is needed to stay on top of their game in today’s workforce. One can choose the time; course and program one wishes to pursue to either get ahead or get started in life. However, distance education is not for everyone and some people find it is much difficult than it appears to be.
    Distance education offers one the flexibility to obtain a degree while at the same time maintain gainful employment. I find this aspect of it to be very useful to me. As a teacher in a government run pre-school, we have a schedule that we follow on a daily basis if I am to leave the classroom to attend a class; it puts the strain on my coworkers who now have to pick up the slack left in my absence.   Another advantage of distance education is that I can take the time to study, read and fully understand the lesson for the course I am working on this gives me the opportunity to maintain an A average not saying that I would not be able to maintain an A average, using traditional education but I am at a more relaxed pace and I don’t have the added pressure of worrying about my job, with coverage in the classroom.
      Another positive element of distance education is the affordability of tuition payments. Most schools have a monthly payment plan. This helps with being able to adjust your monthly budget to include a payment plan. Self discipline is also needed in using distance education. One must make time to read and complete their assignments; this can be helpful as it can help you to manage your time to get the most out of your lessons.
    Traditional education has been the normal way for higher education for a majority of years. One has always been expected to attend a 4 year institution, and walk away with a college diploma. After that is accomplished, a job in...