It appears an issue in online learning, especially at the undergraduate level, students expect to be fed the information from the instructor and simply answer what is on the test moving on to the next course. The thought of actually learning the material and developing an expertise if you will does not seem to be a goal of many students. It could be a result of how they were taught in high school, or our current ‘quick fix’ society. Another thing is students seem to have an aversion to correction especially in written assignments. It is almost as the expectation is whatever is submitted should be considered acceptable by the instructor.
The expectations of higher education have changed over time and the ability to think critically and develop a philosophy of life have taken a backseat to the goal of obtaining the degree to satisfy a checkmark in the hiring or promotion process, and the overall goal of seeking higher education is now to increase a person’s earning potential. The actual journey itself is not seen as valuable by many learners.
