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1 Connected by Technology 10 Writing رابط الدرس www.ien.edu.sa A. Look at the photos and define face-to-face and online learning. 1. Do you know anyone who is studying online? Would you prefer to learn online? Why? Why not? 2. Do you prefer to communicate with your teacher and classmates face-to-face? Why? Why not? 3. What are the differences? 4. Read the text and answer the questions: • What is the trend for university courses? . What kinds of students opt for online courses? • Why do some students enroll in face-to-face courses? • Which type of course is more successful? 5. Read the text again and find out which paragraph: • • presents information about face-to-face courses sets the scene and introduces the topic presents information about online courses rounds up issues ❤ Learning Face-to-Face and Online There have been significant changes in education due to technology. The Internet has played a determining role in transforming the face of education as we used to know it. More and more universities and colleges offer face-to-face and Online course modes or blended versions that combine classroom face-to-face and email, social networking, or synchronous e-learning. Research has shown that students choose different options, depending on individual preferences, learning styles, and practical considerations. For example, working adult students prefer online courses as they offer the flexibility that they need to combine learning with work. In other words, individuals, whose time and/or mobility are restricted, are happier with online courses. On the other hand, a large number of students enroll in face-to-face courses as they feel that face-to-face instruction and communication with peers will help them understand concepts better and learn more effectively. They are not opposed to using email or social networks to communicate with peers but not with their instructor. On the contrary, online students find it easier to communicate with instructors by email as it frees them of inhibitions they might have about asking questions or raising issues face-to- face. Both groups defend their respective choice wholeheartedly. This is further demonstrated by success rates and learning outcomes. So, given a positive attitude to technology and the necessary skills, students will benefit from online courses as much as their counterparts in face-to-face contexts. What remains to be seen is if such courses will also benefit interpersonal skills and help people perform as members of a team. وزارة التعليم Ministry of Education 2024 1446 MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 14 30/4/24 2:29 AM

B. Study the charts below. What is the topic for discussion shown in both? Socializing on the Internet Both Socializing in person 1. Write an essay comparing and contrasting the two ways of socializing and say which you prefer and why. 2. Think about the features of socializing with friends in person or face-to-face and socializing on the Internet. Make notes in the chart below. Are there things that you can do in both cases? 3. Use your notes to write the essay. 4. Exchange and read each other's draft essays. Suggest improvements. 5. Revise, improve, and re-write your essay. Socializing in person/ features Socializing online/features Same Socializing Online and In Person In some ways socializing on the Internet is similar to socializing in person. For example, friends or on are actually with whether you the Internet you can ... your Different Writing Corner In an essay, you often have to discuss the similarities or differences between two different situations, opinions or ideas: • use phrases to say what is similar; Likewise ..., In the same way ..., Similarly ..., as well as, ...both ... use phrases to say what is different; In contrast, ..., However, ..., On the other hand, ..., • provide examples to illustrate what you mean with phrases like: For example, as in ..., such as ..., in other words... Underline examples of phrases used in the text on page 14 for comparison and contrast and explain why they are used. Paragraph 4, line 1: Both groups defend... is used to compare. use phrases to state your preference and give reasons why: Personally, I prefer ..., I'd rather ...than ..., because ..., The reason for this is ... وزارة التعليم Ministry of Education 2024-1446 MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 15 15 30/4/24 2:29 AM