Real School vs. Online School
In-person school vs. online schooling
June 5, 2020
The 2020 school year is coming to a close and it will definitely be one to remember. The learning went from in-person to online for the fourth quarter due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Of course, both in-person and online school have their advantages and disadvantages.
Online School:
Even though most people are probably against online school, there are benefits. “No behavior issues. I haven’t had to take a green card all quarter. Flexibility and control of my schedule is a luxury,” shares Mr. Wooster. Online school means more flexibility therefore you can work when you work best. Also, it gives you a reason to improve your technical skills. Lastly, there’s less peer pressure and a more relaxing environment. Online School is especially good for independent students.
“I don’t really like online school because It’s so much easier for me to procrastinate,” Says West 8th Grader Olivia Tenaglio. Disadvantages would be a sense of isolation. Also the environment you are working in might be more distracting than a school environment. Similar to in-person school, the online school requires the responsibility to complete assignments. “The online we did this year would have been much better with some training for teachers, students, and parents,” Says Mr. Wooster.
Online School was mostly doing assignments on your Chromebook through google classroom. West Seventh-grader Mikayla Randall shares, “I don’t like that I have to look at my computer all day.” According to aoa.org, Microsoft Word – The Effects of Computer Use on Eye Health and Vision, “Many individuals who work at a computer report a high level of job-related complaints and symptoms, including ocular discomfort, muscular strain, and stress. The level of discomfort appears to increase with the amount of computer use.”
Real School:
“What I like about in-person school is that I can switch to different classrooms, ask my teacher questions in person, and talk to my friends,” Says West seventh-grader Mikayla Randall, “The best school parts of school happen when it’s in person. West Social Studies teacher, Mr. Wooster. “Group discussions, presentations, tests /quizzes (sorry), non-tech drawing, or projects – skits. Social interactions, sports, and seeing my friends daily,”
Mr. Wooster states, “Remembering to take attendance, waking up early, a life controlled by bells,” are some of the frustrations of in-person school. “I don’t like getting up early,” says Lindsay Yates, a third-grader at Farrand Elementary. A study from the University of Westminster in London found that people who wake up early had higher levels of stress hormones throughout the day.
Do you prefer in-person school or online school? Tell us in the comments!
Works Cited
“The Effects of Computer Use on Eye Health and Vision .” American Optometric Association, www.aoa.org/.
Goldhill, Olivia. “Seven Reasons to Never Get up Early.” The Telegraph, Telegraph Media Group, 18 July 2014, www.telegraph.co.uk/women/womens-life/10976032/Seven-reasons-to-never-get-up-early.html#:
elle • Oct 3, 2022 at 5:23 pm
online school>>>
better for shy people like me
Emily Dancy • Mar 1, 2021 at 10:03 am
I can never focus during online schooling it’s also stressful having my school in my home it feels like I can never escape school. I love WMS and all but it can be a lot.
Alexia • Nov 17, 2020 at 9:47 am
Frances, totally agree
Alexia • Nov 17, 2020 at 9:46 am
I would really like to be in person, but this is my first year, and I am really adapting to online learning
Claire • Nov 11, 2020 at 8:23 am
I don’t like online school it is boring. I would rather be in school for my first year of middle school. the only best part of being online is waring PJ pants and sleeping in.
Christine • Oct 28, 2020 at 8:30 am
I do agree with u guys, this online school thing has been really frustrating and tiring. I really think we need a break from the screens, and I bet that some people r just doing whatever they want with their cameras off without the teachers even knowing. I really wish we could go back to school sooner.
Ethan Peters • Oct 28, 2020 at 8:18 am
I don’t like online school because I am having trouble keeping focus I try to keep focus for the most time possible but I can’t. Why I like in-person school I like in-person because I can move to different classes and talk to my friends in-person and my teachers more.
Leyla Champine • Oct 28, 2020 at 8:16 am
I am not a big fan of online school at all I wish we could go back.
Frances Ford • Oct 5, 2020 at 12:58 pm
I think that online schooling is just stupid. I love all my teachers, but doing PE and Science online? You can’t do andy experiments, and you can just turn your camera off and not do PE.
Plus you can mute your zoom and watch youtube or Netflix or other TV sources while you’re in class. I love WMS, but online school is the worst.
Jason • Jun 29, 2020 at 12:31 am
I like going to school better because school is fun u can study with friends and very friendly teachers and online learning is boring and make my eyes want to fall off.
Jason • Jun 29, 2020 at 12:29 am
Going to school, I like going to school because I can meet my friends and teachers . I also really like playing and learning with friends and teachers.To be honest I would rather go to school than do online learning.
nick bee • Jun 5, 2020 at 4:46 pm
big fan of online school because time isn’t wasted with having to wait for classes to start or for people to get ready or lunch and recess, also no commute!