Writing · Academic Discussion
Online Learning
About this task
For this task, you will read an online discussion. A professor has posted a question about a topic, and some classmates have responded with their ideas.
Write a response that contributes to the discussion. You will have 10 minutes to write your response. It is important to use your own words in the response.
Typically, an effective essay will contain a minimum of 100 words, but we recommend writing around 150 words.
You have 10 minutes to complete the task.
Click "Start" when you are ready.
Online Learning
Read the discussion and write your response
Prof. Fosterprofessor
Online courses have become a normal part of education. Can online learning fully replace the traditional classroom, or is in-person teaching still essential?
Hanastudent
In-person teaching remains essential. The energy of a live discussion and instant feedback from a teacher are hard to replicate on a screen, especially for younger learners.
Diegostudent
For motivated students, online learning can replace much of the classroom. It offers flexibility, lower cost, and access to courses that may not exist locally.
What a high-scoring response does
- Answers the professor's question with a clear position right away
- Adds a new reason or example instead of repeating a classmate
- Responds to at least one classmate's idea
- Uses precise, varied language with few errors
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