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Benefits of E-Learning
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Features of E-Learning
- Learning is self-paced. Students are able to work as fast or slow as they desire.
- Learning is self-directed. Students are able to design their curriculum to fit their unique interests, skill levels and career goals.
- Incorporates multiple learning styles for a variety of unique learners.
- As geographic barriers are eliminated students are able to interact with students from a diverse background.
- Around the clock accessiblity allows students to place their classes around their schedule instead of their schedule around class.
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- Costs associated with travel are "virtually" eliminated.
- Students costs including tuition are usually less expensive.
- Provides for lower costs for the providers and corporations that require training.
- Fosters greater interaction between students and instructor.
- Enhance much needed computer and Internet skills.
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- Is becoming more mainstream every day.
- Has the attention of every major university in the world, most with their own online degrees, certificates, and individual courses
Benefits of e-Learning
There are many significant advantages for the student who learns online. Here are just a few to consider:
Convenience and Portability
- Course can be completed around your schedule
- E-learning does not require physical classroom attendance
- Students set the pace of their studies
- You can study as fast or slow as you desire or your capabilities permite
- You can study anywhere you have access to a computer terminal and Internet
- Course materials can be made available for download
Cost and Selection
- E-learning provides a large range of courses to choose from
- You can choose from degree, certificate, continuing education or vocational training programs
- Individual courses also be completed
- You can select programs based on their cost. From biology 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
- You can select from instructor-led or self-study courses
- Skip over material you already know and focus on topics you'd like to learn
Higher Retention
- Online e-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.
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