the advantages of e-learning
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E-learning, or online electronic learning, is an increasingly popular alternative to attending classes in person. While some students initially miss the interactions of the classroom, they soon discover the many advantages of the online model.TRANSCRIPT
The Advantages of E-Learning
By John Kriak, PharmD
The Advent of E-learning
E-learning, or online electronic learning, is an increasingly popular alternative to attending classes in person. While some students initially miss the interactions of the classroom, they soon discover the many advantages of the online model.
Some of the Advantages of E-learning
First of all, e-learning affords convenience. Many students, especially older ones, find that they have to juggle work and family with education. With an online course, they may attend class after work or when
their children are sleeping.
Secondly, since all materials are online, a student can sometimes avoid purchasing textbooks or taking copious amounts of written notes.
Finally, it is arguable that e-learning is an even more effective way to learn, because there is considerable interaction between the students. Weekly discussion boards provide a forum for the class to discuss
the lessons all week long, in contrast to a live course where students interact only once or twice weekly.
About Dr. John Kriak
Since June 1995, Dr. Kriak has served as an educational consultant, author and clinical content developer at Kaplan Educational Centers based in New York City. He also serves as a teaching assistant for Kaplan's United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) live-one-line preparation courses. Before focusing all of his educational development talents on Kaplan, Dr. Kriak helped to design, develop and deploy the first online program (a Masters Level pharmacology course for physicians assistants) for Saint Francis University in Loretto Pennsylvania.