Another stupid undertaking by the Soprano state government. An online driving course is tantamount to getting an online college degree. Suddenly because it’s convenient you don’t have to participate in a classroom environment; you don’t have to learn how to get along with others; you don’t get exposed to diversity. What the hell can you learn from and online driving class? It’s the same as playing a video game. If the target audience is those with points on their license, they didn’t learn it the first time around. Society’s motto seems to be “If you can’t get results the right way, jus lower your standards.”
I agree. My kids take classes on line and when I talk with them about the subject matter, they are clueless. It’s just a video “game” and that’s how they approach it; no comprehension at all. The lessons are forgotten as promptly as throwing out a test paper after the test…..gone with the wind….how can anyone learn anything like that? It’s not like a pilot’s virtual trainer, where after they test on the thing, they have to actually go out and practice the real thing….now if they have to take a physical test and use this for prep, I’m all for that…but I doubt if that’s how it will be set up….BTW, I like the tag “Soprano” government; fits to a tee.
The problem is that nobody has the time anymore to do these things in person. So Why not put in online so I can do it at 1AM at home
Everyone is always trying to make things easlier.
I’m biased, because much of my education has been online, but distance education methods have been much maligned and needlessly so.
How much do brick and mortar students remember? They remember the interesting stuff and the things they use every day. That’s what you remember when you take courses online. My toughest assignments have all come from my online courses – because the instructor knows we’re working at a perceived disadvantage and wants to ensure we get the material.
As for an online defensive driving course, I agree with Stat Guy that using online methods to deliver theory is fine as long as you have to demonstrate comprehension in a driving course. That’s the same way they teach drivers’ ed for high schoolers – take a class then go drive. We all know that won’t happen because the intent is to impart knowledge, not to track driving habits.
Even better, but more expensive, would be mandatory road testing to renew your drivers license. That would force people to, for one day at least, remember what they are supposed to be doing behind the wheel.
I hope that I didn’t sound like I was bashing on line learning completely. My wife took several courses on line and she always said they were tougher because the exams were very comprehensive. But for a driver’s test, nothing beats the real experience.
No, Stat Guy, I was mainly responding to Dread. And venting, as I have had to defend online education more than a few times in my career.
I would worry though if this insurance company is thinking that online education can teach people to be better drivers. Like other forms of non-experiential learning it’s only good for theory. I hope they implement a road test to complement it.
Taking an online NJ Defensive Driving Course will not show you NJ traffic laws and how to avoid future tickets and MVC points police officers give tickets for. This site has classes that will make you a better driver. http://www.NJDefensiveDriving.com
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Another stupid undertaking by the Soprano state government. An online driving course is tantamount to getting an online college degree. Suddenly because it’s convenient you don’t have to participate in a classroom environment; you don’t have to learn how to get along with others; you don’t get exposed to diversity. What the hell can you learn from and online driving class? It’s the same as playing a video game. If the target audience is those with points on their license, they didn’t learn it the first time around. Society’s motto seems to be “If you can’t get results the right way, jus lower your standards.”
I agree. My kids take classes on line and when I talk with them about the subject matter, they are clueless. It’s just a video “game” and that’s how they approach it; no comprehension at all. The lessons are forgotten as promptly as throwing out a test paper after the test…..gone with the wind….how can anyone learn anything like that? It’s not like a pilot’s virtual trainer, where after they test on the thing, they have to actually go out and practice the real thing….now if they have to take a physical test and use this for prep, I’m all for that…but I doubt if that’s how it will be set up….BTW, I like the tag “Soprano” government; fits to a tee.
The problem is that nobody has the time anymore to do these things in person. So Why not put in online so I can do it at 1AM at home
Everyone is always trying to make things easlier.
What’s next. Hey How about
Virtual Road Tests
I’m biased, because much of my education has been online, but distance education methods have been much maligned and needlessly so.
How much do brick and mortar students remember? They remember the interesting stuff and the things they use every day. That’s what you remember when you take courses online. My toughest assignments have all come from my online courses – because the instructor knows we’re working at a perceived disadvantage and wants to ensure we get the material.
As for an online defensive driving course, I agree with Stat Guy that using online methods to deliver theory is fine as long as you have to demonstrate comprehension in a driving course. That’s the same way they teach drivers’ ed for high schoolers – take a class then go drive. We all know that won’t happen because the intent is to impart knowledge, not to track driving habits.
Even better, but more expensive, would be mandatory road testing to renew your drivers license. That would force people to, for one day at least, remember what they are supposed to be doing behind the wheel.
I hope that I didn’t sound like I was bashing on line learning completely. My wife took several courses on line and she always said they were tougher because the exams were very comprehensive. But for a driver’s test, nothing beats the real experience.
No, Stat Guy, I was mainly responding to Dread. And venting, as I have had to defend online education more than a few times in my career.
I would worry though if this insurance company is thinking that online education can teach people to be better drivers. Like other forms of non-experiential learning it’s only good for theory. I hope they implement a road test to complement it.
That sounds like a good idea but if I know legislators, making sense is not job one LOL!
You’re right, making cents is job #1.
(sorry for the bad pun)
Taking an online NJ Defensive Driving Course will not show you NJ traffic laws and how to avoid future tickets and MVC points police officers give tickets for. This site has classes that will make you a better driver. http://www.NJDefensiveDriving.com