Comment In Soviet Russia the Computer Programs You! (Score 1) 162
eLearning is one of the big, empty busswords. As an Austrian University student, I did not have to pay tuitions for a long time and when I finally had to, I realized one thing: If I pay for classes, I want *more* service.
I know it depends on how the eClassroom thing works, but personally I prefer sitting in a class and listening to a lecture rather than watching a video of it. Though there are advantages, such as having material when the teacher makes mistakes and all, but still...
As for the coursware shown here, well if it really is that "community portal" they claim it to be, then it can very well be a good adition to current classes, but certainly not a replacement.
I know it depends on how the eClassroom thing works, but personally I prefer sitting in a class and listening to a lecture rather than watching a video of it. Though there are advantages, such as having material when the teacher makes mistakes and all, but still...
As for the coursware shown here, well if it really is that "community portal" they claim it to be, then it can very well be a good adition to current classes, but certainly not a replacement.
