Benefits of e-Learning

"Good teaching is good teaching, no matter how it's done."

The old adage still rings true, and e-Learning brings with it new dimensions in education. Some of the unique features of e-Learning are listed below.

• Learning is self-paced and gives students a chance to speed up or slow down as necessary
• Learning is self-directed, allowing students to choose content and tools appropriate to their differing interests, needs, and skill levels
• Accommodates multiple learning styles using a variety of delivery methods geared to different learners; more effective for certain learners
• Designed around the learner
• Geographical barriers are eliminated, opening up broader education options
  24/7 accessibility makes scheduling easy and allows a greater number of people to attend classes
• On-demand access means learning can happen precisely when needed
  Travel time and associated costs (parking, fuel, vehicle maintenance) are reduced or eliminated
• Overall student costs are frequently less (tuition, residence, food, child care)
  Potentially lower costs for companies needing training, and for the providers
  Fosters greater student interaction and collaboration
• Fosters greater student/instructor contact
• Enhances computer and Internet skills
• Draws upon hundreds of years of established pedagogical principles
• Has the attention of every major university in the world, most with their own online degrees, certificates, and individual courses

There are many significant advantages for the student who learns online. Here are just a few to consider:

Convenience and Portability
Courses are accessible on your schedule
Online learning does not require physical attendance
Learning is self-paced (not too slow, not too fast)
You're unbound by time - courses are available 24/7
You're unbound by place - study at home, work, or on the road
Read materials online or download them for reading later

Cost and Selection
Choose from a wide range of courses to meet your needs
Degree, Vocational, and Certificate programs
Continuing Education
Individual courses
Wide range of prices to fit your budget
Go back to school to get a degree, learn a new skill, learn a new craft, or just have fun!
From art to zoology you can do it all online in a price range to fit your budget.

Flexibility
Online learning accommodates your preferences and needs - it's student-centered
Choose instructor-led or self-study courses
Skip over material you already know and focus on topics you'd like to learn
Use the tools best suited to your learning styles

Higher Retention
Online learning will draw you to topics you like and enjoy. Studies show that because of this and the variety of delivery methods used to reach different types of learners, retention is frequently better than in a traditional classroom.

Greater Collaboration
Technology tools make collaboration among students much easier. Since many projects involve collaborative learning, the online environment is far easier (and often more comfortable) to work in since learners don't have to be face-to-face.

Global Opportunities
The global learning community is at your fingertips with online learning. The technologies used give online instructional designers the ability to build in tools that take you to resources you may never see in a traditional classroom.