An educational evolutionAs times change, so does the way we live our daily lives. Our education is also one of the many changes. Life advances with the advent of technology. There are more opportunities available to get an education than ever before, such as online education. Now it is up to the students' effort to succeed. With all that computer technology has at our disposal, we can now have education in the palm of our hands. Traditional education was the only way students received education years earlier. With online education, students can go to school at any time and even graduate early while learning at their own pace. Education is essential to building a solid path to career goals. The interaction between students and teachers can be a determining factor in how students learn in the classroom. Traditional education is necessary for students who cannot afford to take online classes or who do not have access to the Internet. Public schools are part of mainstream education and are free. Without public schools, many students would not learn to read, write, or solve basic math problems (Wile). Public schools offer many extracurricular activities and programs, such as sports, for free (Wile). Teachers can create bonds with students and teach them life lessons (Saptone). In traditional classrooms, students socialize with their peers and learn at the same time (Saptono). They can also teach students how to be punctual and organized. With traditional education, students focus primarily on their teachers, are engaged, academically responsible, and remain focused (Chandler et al.). These benefits of classroom education benefit when applied to the world of work and daily life. Conventional education allows students to ... middle of paper ......., n.d. Web. January 11, 2014.Koebler, Jason. “Idaho Becomes Fourth State to Require Online Classes – High School Notes (usnews.com).” US News & World Report | News and rankings | Top universities, top hospitals and more. Np, November 14, 2011. Web. January 12, 2014. Mashable. "Study: Millennials prefer traditional classrooms to online ones | Mashable." The Huffington Post. Np, 12 June 2013. Web. 13 January 2014. Saptono, Dewi Deandra. “Journal Of Educational: Why Is Traditional Education Better Than Technology-Based Education?” Educational newspaper. Np, nd Web. January 14, 2014."Ten advantages of online courses." Montgomery College. Np, nd Web. January 11, 2014.Webley, Kayla. “Can an online degree really help you get a job?” TIME.com. Np, October 18, 2012. Web. January 12, 2014. Wile, Elise. “Advantages and Disadvantages of Traditional Education.” eHow. Np, nd Web. January 13. 2014.