A Comparative Analysis of Online Learning and Traditional Learning: Towards a Hybrid Learning Model

A Comparative Analysis of Online Learning and Traditional Learning: Towards a Hybrid Learning Model

 Pawar Rajani Baliram1, V.R. Dhawale2
MCA Department , K K Wagh Engineering and Research, Nashik, India
rajanipawar6229@gmail.com, vrdhawale@kkwagh.edu.in

Abstract— This research paper explores the ongoing debate between online learning and traditional classroom-based education. With the rise of technology, online learning has become increasingly prevalent, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, traditional learning still holds significant value in certain educational contexts. This study aims to compare the advantages and challenges of both learning models and propose a hybrid model that integrates the strengths of each. Data collected from a survey of 300 students provides quantitative and qualitative insights into the effectiveness, flexibility, engagement, and satisfaction of both learning approaches. The findings suggest that a hybrid model combining the flexibility of online learning and the social interaction of traditional learning could provide an optimal learning experience for students.

Keywords—Online Learning, Traditional Learning, Hybrid Model, Education, Flexibility, Engagement, Student Satisfaction