Virtual Classroom vs Traditional Classroom.
                     Virtual Classroom vs. Traditional Classroom
Virtual & Traditional Classrooms
• Transitioning to the virtual classroom of an online college course 
can be a bit of an adjustment. Students may wonder what to 
expect in a virtual learning environment, including how they will 
communicate with instructors and fellow students
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Similarities
• In many ways, virtual classrooms are similar to 
traditional ones. After all, the goal of online classes is the 
same as that of traditional courses: for students to 
develop their knowledge in the subject area and to earn 
passing grades that illustrate their level of knowledge. 
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Flexibility
• Virtual classrooms offer incomparable convenience 
and flexibility. You can access a virtual classroom 
from home, office, internet café or any other place 
which has an internet connection.
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Social interaction
• Virtual classrooms offer audio, video and text interaction. 
Students can ask questions verbally or by using text 
interaction when the lectures are going on. Instead of 
interrupting the presenter each time, students use the 
chat window to type in their comments or questions.
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Record classes
• Another big advantage of the virtual classroom is the ability to 
record the class as it happens, including presenters’ audio and 
video inputs. These recordings become a great learning tool for the 
students and are much more effective in communicating what 
happened in the class than simple class notes or the presentation.
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Disadvantages
• While the virtual classroom is a great learning tool, it has 
some disadvantages too. One needs a fast internet 
connection to have a smooth experience. Video and 
screen sharing utilities consume a lot of bandwidth. 
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Accessibility
• Virtual classrooms can be accessed by anyone and 
anywhere in the world. One of the main advantages 
are that students in remote areas too can get access 
to lectures from the top faculty.
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Cost-effective
• Unlike traditional classrooms which requires substantial 
amount of money for infrastructure, furniture etc., virtual 
classrooms require only a good internet connection.
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Learning resources
• Usually, for traditional learning, books are required 
which can be expensive and also heavy to carry. E-books 
can be downloaded for free and they only require small 
storage spaces.
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