By Darrel Jefferson


In the world of college students, computers, laptops, tablets, and technology in general has become so important that imagining college without access to these pieces of technology seems impossible. So what do you do if your computer fails you as a college student?

Humans like it invent, improve, experiment, and create. This is why people breed certain dogs together, create fusion foods, combine luxury and heavy-duty vehicles, and integrate foreign words into their native languages. Always one the road of progression, schools do what they can to enhance the learning experience.

Traditional classrooms allow for face-to-face interaction, social learning, and controlled time and space (which help students focus). Online classes allow for personal exploration, interactive media, and broadened spectrums. By combining the two, hybrid classes try to access the strengths of both forms of learning.

One of the main goals of hybrid classes is to free up classroom time for lecture and discussion while accomplishing more "mundane" tasks like quizzes and tests online. The online aspect also helps students access a wider variety of learning resources like videos, graphics, interactive programs, chats, and so on. Hopefully, the combination of these two will allow students to develop as a class and as individuals. Especially considering that students have different learning styles and preferences, this hybrid system should help a greater number of students learn more effectively.

But I think there is more to college than "getting head." Students exposed to only the kind of advice given above, tend to think of college as a stepping stone. Truth is, if everything you do in college is about strategy, you'll miss out on a lot of happiness and enjoyment of life. Don't get so focused on "getting head" that you forget to live now. Find the balance between preparing for the future and living life now.

The public library is also a good option if you want a change of pace or just dig a good variety of libraries. Check out your local library's computer selection, and you can check out a fun book on your way out. The local library is usually an ideal place to study, and the environment will help you to be even more productive than usual.

If, however, you need a computer off campus, or at least one that is portable or can be used in your dorm, check if your school offers computer rentals. Most universities offer rentals on a monthly or by semester basis. This is usually a pretty economical option, and can be extremely useful if you can't be tied to the library.

All classes from Business Administration to Event Planning to Programming can benefit from the unique advantages of the hybrid system. Hybrid classes allow the best of both in-class and online learning to work together for a well-rounded, impactful education!




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