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Advantages of Online Educational Training Programs
- reach nontraditional students - senior citizens, working
people and the handicapped
- eliminate expenses related to use of physical plant
resources - utilities, security, etc.
- reduce educational costs for students - parking
and housing expenses
- customize your program to various learning styles
or backgrounds
- shift student attention from the technical aspects of
learning (e.g., note taking) to the learning itself
- realize multi-platform capabilities (Windows, Mac, UNIX)
- introduce a global perspective into the learning environment
- increase student and market base -
no geographic boundaries
- establish your institution or company as a progressive leader
- attract new teaching staff/faculty - no relocation
- eliminate the need for handouts, overheads, etc.
- track student activity by date and time
- access current and diverse on-line reference links
- provide more flexibility for faculty - no set class schedule
- use teaching assistants to monitor classes
- offer courses continuously
- update courses quickly and cost effectively
- complete courses in variable time frames
- automate testing and grading
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