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Originally Posted by agzg

Online programs are particularly difficult for students who need that interaction (aren't as big on the self-starting).

This is me right here.

As much of an introvert as I am, I am SO not an online class person.

I'm a very conventional learner and I learn best through someone discussing the subject with me/taking notes about it/listen to other people discuss it. I'm also that person who likes clear expectations on assignments.

I don't learn from people saying "read x and take a 10 question quiz on x."

I also have the memory capacity of a goldfish. Going to class everyday and the routine of it helps me remember when things are due. In my online classes (a couple of my courses were online only) I was that person who had homework due at midnight and didn't realize it until 10.

I've had people ask me "why don't you get your ed degree online? It's so easy and you won't even have to student teach!" Um, because I have never taught in my LIFE and I wouldn't have a clue what I was doing if all I did was read about it online?