Online Learning Can Have Surprising Benefits - Faulkner University

Distance learning appeals to many students for a variety of reasons. Older students returning to school often have other responsibilities that force them to be creative with their time and energy. The convenience of online learning makes it fit virtually any schedule. Although flexibility is an important benefit, there are other perks to this type of education that often surprise students. While many people think of online learning as an isolating environment, the interaction between students and instructors can be more than what traditional students receive. Online learning provides students with the ability to interact with instructors directly. Tweets, blogs, podcasts, webcasts, and emails are all part of the mix. Also, with chat rooms and discussion boards, one-on-one time can be more significant with online learning. https://www.faulkner.edu/2016/10/online-learning-can-surprising-benefits/