Online class

DUELING COLUMN: We need discussion posts

Cherish Lake | Staff Writer Discussion boards get a bad reputation, but we need them. Discussion boards allow for students to engage in meaningful conversations surrounding their class while also sharing their thoughts on the material. For anyone who has taken an online-only class, there aren’t many chances for us to talk with our peers […]

DUELING COLUMN: Discussion boards are irritating

Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer If I have to answer one more discussion board, I’m throwing my laptop out the window. As an online student, I feel like I’m doing a discussion post every week and I’m getting tired of it. It’s supposed to keep students engaged in the material they’re learning about, but it […]

Hybrid courses hinder learning

Jordan Coll/ Contributing Writer While taking a hybrid math course this semester, I’ve come to realize that it’s more of a bargain than an educational opportunity. From digital copies of textbooks needed for class to having to purchase an application just for attendance purposes, there’s no doubt that in the modern age, ingenuity has tailored […]

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