Learning online is the use of web-based technology or tools to disseminate information, conduct research, share discoveries and experiences, and distribute resources for the purpose of learning.

Communication and Interaction

Email and discussion groups create and encourage opportunities outside of the classroom for contact and interaction with the instructor and other students. Studies reveal that online asynchronous interactions (email and computer-mediated group discussions) foster reflection and student participation.

Group work and collaboration

Computer mediated teaching and learning activities are found to increase student participation in peer counseling and discussion. Various web-based communication tools or technologies can be used to support and encourage collaborative learning, group work, and discussion. For instance, group work and collaboration may be facilitated through time-delayed (asynchronous) exchanges, such as email, or real-time (synchronous) communication, such online class conferences.

Flexibility, convenience, and access to resources learning at anytime from anyplace

Online learning fosters student-centered learning and offers flexible, immediate, and convenient access to course materials. A web-based learning environment enables students to choose their own paths of knowledge or learning and is reported to facilitate an open, free-flowing exchange of ideas and opinions.

Researching and sharing resources

The Internet is a vast storehouse of information. One can readily search and link to an astronomical range of diverse and informative subject-specific resources and technology support.

Presentation of Course Material

The web offers interesting ways to disseminate, acquire and learn course material through the use of sound, graphics, animation and video.

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