Online education degree - what do you think of it?

[Jenn.imme]

I think online education has become almost the same as traditional classes because you can get the same resources for your courses online as you would have in a class room.

[Fyzzio]

Hi,
I have been reading this threat with great interest.
Mainly because I don't understand a word.
Online degree for Physiotherapy????? I don't get it. How is this possible???

Obviously, topics like anatomy and physiology, applied management, ethics, professional legal aspects etc. can be taught via distance learning (although I strongly believe in team work and team project learning).

But how about the clinical applications?
How would you ever discuss clinical analysis' and hypothesis'?
How do you learn and practice your hands-on skills?
How would you cope with multipathologies that are not found in anyone textbook?
How would you ever experience Physio techniques yourself?
Who would ever take you on clinical placement?

I could understand the principle of an undergraduate distance learning programme for a profession which delivers one answer per anyone question/ problem. However, Physio doesn't work that way.
Even these days when I learn somethings from written materials, it often has no relevance until I have discussed and tried it with my colleagues.

Regards,
Fyzzio