Name : Anjeli Riana

Class : XI MIPA 5

Is online learning as good as face to face learning?

Today, more and more learning institutions are offering courses that are entirely
online. Advertisements portray online learning as being fun, easy, and free of deadlines. The
electronic learning will enhance learning but wil not change the curriculum or content (Kent
Norman 2017). Online education better prepares a student to teacher ratios and tailoring
materials to the student’s specific interests.
In Indonesia there are many tutoring or online learning, for example Ruang Guru and
Quipper. According to Co-Founder and Chief of Product Ruangguru.com Muhammad Iman
Usman, since it was formed in 2014 ago, Ruangguru.com has more than 7 million users
(students) and has managed more than 150 thousand teacher offering services in more than
100 subject areas. Well, regarding to the trend of online learning. Is online learning as good
as face to face learning?
According to Tony Bates (Research Associate) there is no Academie Fraincaise /
Academy of Science or Technology that provides an “official” definition of online learning.
So, Tony Bates give us personal definition; Online learning is any form of learning conducted
partly or wholly over the internet. It means during learning people/student use the internet for
support learning activities. While, according to the same reference, face to face learning is
more easily recognized as a “real” way of learning. It means face to face learning is direct
learning where the teacher and student are in the same room. Regarding to the explain before,
online learning makes education accessible to everyone. Almost any type of course can be
found online, from general education to university degrees. Shy students will find easier to
ask questions and to participate on the course discussions.
Even though we are in a modern era when we don’t have to be physically present in a
place in order to learn something, the online learning can help us. Firstly,we can get comfort.
That is means you will not be bound to physical class session when you choose for online
education. All lectures and needed materials are provided via online platforms, so you will
easily access them from the comfort of your home. For example when you won`t have to
spend money for transportation, you will not take public transport, to get to campus you
won’t have to get up early to get dressed for class, the list of conveniences goes on and on.
Seconly,not only school lessons can be obtained by children, but online learning for
example Ruangguru can also share other topics with the Ruangles feature. Starting from
things related to hobbies, such as cooking, playing the piano, and dancing, to soft skills
lessons such as public speaking and using various computer applications.
Thirdly, flexible schedule. That is means, student free make a schedule. For example,
if we did not come to class because sick or sudden need, online learning will help us with the
flexible schedule.
In conclusion, as generation millenials the students should following the technology
advances. Even though we use the online learning, we must not ignore the values of attitude
values taught in face-to-face learning.