Online Learning

Online Education Accepted as Quality Learning Method

• 60% of employers polled believe that online education is as good or better than campus-based programs
• 62% of academic leaders believe that online education quality is equal to or superior to face-to-face instruction.

Benefits of Online Education

Online education makes it possible for lifelong learners juggling the demands of work and family to reach their educational goals without sacrificing their jobs or time with their families. Online learners find real value in saving time not having to commute to class… and the associated cost savings! Additional benefits include accessing coursework from anywhere at any time. Students may even feel more empowered learning in a cyber environment. Even with all the benefits of learning online, you may still wonder if online education is right for you. Here are a few questions you might want to ask yourself:

• Can you manage time effectively?

  Managing a rigorous online course while juggling work and family life can be a challenge for many students. Online education offers the flexibility to complete much of the course work according to your own schedule. You might choose to read a chapter during a lunch break or take a quiz after the kids are in bed. Whatever schedule you choose, there are still deadlines and timelines associated with online education. The ability to manage time is vitally important to meet the demands of online education.

• Are you comfortable communicating in writing?

  Much of correspondence between faculty and students is written. Students should feel comfortable expressing ideas through email or discussion boards. If you are more at ease posing or answering questions in a face-to-face setting, online education may be a challenge.

• Do you prefer to take time to respond thoughtfully to issues?

  Learning online allows students the time to reflect on new material. Some find this to be an advantage over interaction in a classroom-based setting where it happens real-time.

• Are you open to using new technology?

  Although most online education courses employ commonplace technology such as email and discussion boards, some explore the educational value of new technologies such as pod casting. Fear of technology should not be a deterrent as there is ample support for those who need it. However, if you enjoy cutting edge technology, online education might be right for you.

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