4 Advantages & Challenges of Online Teaching & Learning
Advantages of Online Teaching & Learning
- Flexibility in time, location and (in some cases) pace.
- Access to educational opportunities for those with work/life/transportation challenges.
- Current technology that is creative and interesting (arguably).
- Opportunities to reach students who might not be the same ones who raise their hands in face-to-face classes.
- Enhanced and improved student reading, writing and digital literacy skills.
Challenges of Online Teaching & Learning
- More time spent up front for planning and preparation.
- Ongoing thought and effort for community-building.
- Technology barriers.
- Student success depends on solid reading/writing/technology skills.
- Self-motivation and persistence required by students.
