A look at the online degree “classroom”
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Online classes don’t skimp on the homework, either. You’ll receive the same amount of homework you would with an on-campus class, and deadlines will be enforced. Instead of handing in a printed report, you’ll submit your work via email or use a drop box application within the course software. And instead of having that same report handed back to you with notes and markings, your professor will give you comments in an email summary or using a comment insertion feature found in word processing programs. If you’re still in school, you’ll never escape the infamous red ink.
Finally, all online students are subject to quizzes and exams. Some programs, like those offered through Kaplan, offer quizzes at the end of every unit that provide an instant grade. Other programs require your personal attendance for a written exam, which means you’ll either have to travel to campus or find an approved proctor, someone who can administer the test to you and submit your work to your professor. Exams in an online program require the same amount of study time that campus courses do.
If you live too far from campus to commute, or you’re bound by commitments like children and work, an online college program can be an ideal way to earn the degree you’ve always wanted. But if you’re looking for an easier way to get through school, be forewarned: While an online degree saves you travel time and scheduling stress, a full-time degree, no matter how it’s earned, is definitely a full-time commitment.
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