The Benefits of Online Learning

In an increasingly digital world, the shift to online learning has been accelerated by the recent Covid-19 pandemic. Many children, university students and adult learners have now experienced learning full-time from the comfort of their own homes. Whilst most people are now back to their normal pre-covid lives, there is no going back when it comes to the widespread popularity boost that e-learning has garnered in the last few years.

Here we’ll be going through four of the most significant benefits of online learning.

1. Free Time

Who hasn’t felt like there aren’t enough hours in the day? Online learning saves us from the dreaded daily rush hour, giving us more time, energy and focus for learning.

2. Save Money

Many reputable universities, like Harvard, now offer entire courses online for free. On top of the money saved from commuting, online learning has made education much more accessible for all.

3. More Learning Options

Ever wanted to let out your inner chef? What about learning to sew? Or dance? Websites like Skillshare and Udemy offer courses on almost anything you can think of. Best of all, you can progress at your own pace, with unlimited resources at your disposal.

4. Can achieve better work-life balance

With the intrusion of technology into every aspect of our lives, the boundary between our personal lives and our lives at work or university can become increasingly blurred. Online learning gives us the chance to take back control. This also gives students the chance to build more independence and self discipline.

What other benefits of online learning have you experienced? Let us know in the comments below.