Online Training versus F2F Training

Online Training versus F2F Training

Do you know experts say that children learn to walk between the age of 1-2 years?

In some cases, it is 2-3 years. So what makes this difference?

The answer is, that the learning and development process is unique for every individual. It cannot be defined by age at times. Similarly, each individual learning style also differs.

So which learning solution is better for you? Online training or face-to-face training?

Both have their own pros and cons. ELearning has never been more popular, important, and more widely used than today. But we are raised in a culture of traditional classrooms which has provided us with a vast experience of face-to-face learning.

So this question of face-to-face training or online training is a new challenge which we will try to figure out in this blog by discussing the point-to-point benefits of these two.

Let’s understand online training and F2F training one by one.

Online training also known as computer-based training (CBT), distance learning, or e-learning, is a form of instruction that takes place completely on the Internet. It involves a variety of multimedia elements, including graphics, audio, video, and web links, which all can be accessed through one’s internet browser.

Face-to-face learning is an instructional method where course content and learning material are taught in person to a group of students. This allows for a live interaction between a learner and an instructor. It is the most traditional type of learning instruction.

Let’s understand some Benefits of online training-

1. It’s Cost-efficient.
2. It is consistent in activities also pre-training.
3. It allows users to access the content from anywhere, anytime, on any Device.
4. It increases user engagement easily.

Whereas Face-to-face Training encourages:

1. Dialogue– which stimulates learning
2. Human contact– which promotes cohesion
3. Involvement– which means sharing experiences and comparing yourself with others
4. Appreciation– training is offered to help the learner and paid for by the employer.

So what’s the ideal pick?

Clearly, both methods of teaching have their individual benefits and flaws and neither is perfect. When it comes to learning, a combination of different approaches and methods works best, but neither of these alone can promise to provide optimal results.

So in short both the trainings have their own pros and cons. Whichever learning atmosphere you feel is best for you, we hope you go full throttle!