Pros and Cons to Online Learning

When it comes to online learning there are many pros and cons. Some find online learning beneficial. With online courses you can choose your schedule, versus having a class you have to physically attend; this can be helpful to parents, those who are employed and those who have trouble with transportation. Those who have trouble with concentration can use online learning to chose a more comfortable environment where they are able to focus. Overall online learning is helpful to those with conflicts in their schedule and other areas of their life.
Although online learning classes are helpful, they can also be difficult. Having a teacher to keep you on track and focused is vital to some students. Self discipline is important to have when enrolled in online courses, if there is no determination, then the student is more than likely not going to keep up with the work. So online classes are not always the right choice if you need someone to enforce a schedule to get things done. With classes like math, most people would want a teacher to show them step by step instructions on how to complete a problem, this isn’t possible with online learning without some type of interactive, which is still somewhat hard to follow. All and all there are many pros and cons to online learning.

Net Neutrality

I believe we should keep Net Neutrality since according toWhatIs.com, Net Neutrality is referred to as the "First Amendment of the Internet." Who wants a two-tiered model where carriers would be able to charge owners of Web sites. This extra fee will only fall back on us the consumer and with the hard times I feel we have enough trouble. These additional fees and other charges aren't what we need. Sites like this for blogging would most likely cease to exist because they would be unable to compete in a tiered service model. The Web is a great opportunity for small businesses to grow and without net neutrality it would put a damper on this. I almost compare this to how most schools passed the pay to play where students have to pay to play sports. Like the next big Web page or the next big sports star they might not be able to shine because not having the money to do so. Net Neutrality keeps that from happening. Proponents of the two-tiered model point out that a tiered business model already exists: consumers have a choice of using a slower dial-up service or paying a premium price for faster speed over cable or DSL (WhatIs.com). They go on to say that it would help carriers be able to offer more services like Internet-based cable TV programming and video at competitive rates. This would be a good thing but there's no guarantee. Money rules everything therefore the Web owners could start being charged and rates could still stay the same or even rise. All in all I feel like the we are where we need to be and no changes need to be made.

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