Chapter 2
The Traits and Benefits of Online Learning
IN THIS CHAPTER
Comparing online learning to its traditional counterpart
Looking at who’s learning online
Watching out for a few potential disadvantages
Considering the traits you need to succeed
Ask almost anyone in the civilized world to describe school and they will probably tell you about a physical place — a shelter with a roof, desks, and chairs — along with people who assume specific roles, like teacher or student. The teacher decides what is to be taught, passes on the information to students, and awards scores to indicate their progress. The students sit attentively, do the work prescribed by the teacher, and perform tasks or take tests that measure how much they’ve achieved. That’s the old-fashioned model of a school, one that is familiar to most people. Even a one-room Amish schoolhouse fits that description.
Yet ask someone about online learning and you’ll likely get a different perspective. Almost everyone learns online! Whether you log in to your company’s compliance training, view a free course about personal finances, ...
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