Online, Offline, and Blended University Learning

Online, Offline and Blended University
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Online, Offline, and Blended University
In the modern world, everything is rapidly advancing in digitalization and network-based communication, which is also true for the education section. The learning model is globally undergoing revolutionary change, especially after the coronavirus outbreak. According to Nortvig (2018), in the past, the traditional mode of learning (offline learning) was the major mode of learning in most universities. People would travel from different countries and continents to get to a given university. However, today, most universities have incorporated the use of online studies into most of their programs. A significant percentage of universities also have a blended system of learning that enables students to have both offline and online learning (Eryani & Mulyanti, 2021). With reference to Zoom and Canvas, the paper will analyze online, offline, and blended university learning in terms of space, place, and software. The paper will also discuss how the media affect the lived experience of education.
Analysis of online, offline, and blended universities
 First, offline learning is a traditional way of learning that involves students physically attending classes. A tutor is also required to be in class, and the exams are done in class, supervised by the lecturer. This form of learning does not demand learners to use Zoom and Canvas in their learning. There is better student-teacher interaction in offline learning because individuals are physically present in the same room. Additionally, no additional resources are needed, like having an electronic gadget like a phone or tablet or even extra resources for internet connectivity (Nortvig, 2018). However, when using offline studies at a university, a lot of time is wasted commuting from home to school. When a thousand students have to fit into the same place, there are many resources in terms of classrooms and libraries that have to be constructed. In offline learning, a student cannot attend class from the comfort of their home or even at any time they deem appropriate. Additionally, although one will not incur the cost of buying an electronic gadget that enables learning, it is a costly mode of study. This form of learning space is required because individuals are physically needed to be in school.
Secondly, an online learning university is an institution where learning is done on an online platform. As a result, zoom and canvas are used as the major forms of learning. Individuals can communicate with one another via an online platform. Also, the student and the tutor are able to interact when they sign in to a Zoom meeting (Nortvig, 2018). Additionally, the Zoom meeting can be recorded to enable the student to relearn a concept they did not understand the first instant. As a result, there is an interaction between students, their classmates, and their tutors. Although students cannot physically interact, they can share ideas and opinions using zoom software.
Additionally, a canvas is a vital tool for online studies because it contains notes, assignments, and even recorded classes for the student. Through the use of a c...