Different people have different views on online education, or distance education. Some people think
that as the Internet enables people to search for and exchange information rather conveniently,
teachers have become practically unnecessary, while others argue that by no means can computer
completely take the place of teachers.
As far as I am concerned, I agree with the latter opinion. For one thing, I firmly believe it is
impossible for the virtual world to reflect the reality in an all-around way. Otherwise, the
learners will be deprived of the opportunity to have contact with the real society. For another,
face-to-face communication plays a key role in the process of education. Just think of a learner
who remains motionless in front of the lifeless computer for a whole day. How can he learn the
subjects in an effective and entertaining way?
Taking all these factors into consideration, we may safely come to the conclusion that in spite of
its convenience, computer cannot replace teachers. Only if we realize both its pros and cons can we
make a wise choice.