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Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Even in cyberspace, classes can be warm and personal - Georgia NeSmith, Guest essayist Democrat and Chronicle
Dee Hogan, in her essay "E-learning is no substitute for classroom interaction" (Aug. 19), expressed concern over the increased use of online education, suggesting that online classes are impersonal and dehumanizing, and that they prevent college students from socializing with their peers. I have been teaching a writing course online for the University of Maryland University College since last summer. I have more than 20 years of traditional classroom teaching experience, and my experiences with online education do not bear out Ms. Hogan's concerns. An online course does not need to be impersonal or dehumanizing unless the professor makes it so.
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