Online Learning Benefits the Environment - Ashford University

Online students have the flexibility to log in and complete their coursework at any time from virtually any place. What's more, students save time and energy by taking courses online. Typically, they also realize cost savings associated with commuting, such as bus fare or gasoline, parking, and vehicle wear and tear as well as time away from work, child care and various other expenses. As Earth Day approaches on April 22, here's something else they can feel good about: Online learning benefits the environment. Consider the energy consumption associated with on-campus classes, meetings and study groups. Environmental impacts range from electricity to lighting, heating and cooling campus facilities to the use of consumables, such as traditional textbooks and other paper products. http://www.sacbee.com/2013/04/01/5307699/online-learning-benefits-the-environment.html