pros and cons of online learning

2. Pros and cons of online education
PRESENTED BY: NOUMAN SHAFIQ
COURSE: SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENT
PRESENTED TO: MA’AM SUNDUS NASEER

3. What is online Learning?
 Online education is a form of education which is delivered using the Internet. It is
often referred to as “E-learning” among other terms.
 However, online learning is just one type of “distance learning”.
 For example, students are studying at home/work place utilizing computer
which is called online schooling/learning.

4. Pros of online Education
 Convenience:
 The convenience is in relation to study location, time, course duration, etc.
 No commuting/traveling time to a campus.
 Online lectures can be recorded, archived, and shared for future reference.
This allows students to access the learning material at a time of their
comfort.
 Affordability:
 Another advantage of online learning is reduced financial costs.
 No travel and housing costs.
 All the course or study materials are available online, thus creating a
paperless learning environment which is more affordable.

5. Pros of online Education
 Time Management:
 By online education students and teachers can save time from hassle of
traveling long hours to school, college and university.
 Technology:
 Promotes online research and computer skills. These basic computer skills
help students achieve success in college when they are utilized for
processing and presenting information.
 Can work on the course just about anywhere you have computer access.

6. Cons of online Education
 Limited Social Interaction:
 There is a limited opportunities to interact face-to-face to professors and
other students.
 No personalized attention from instructor with regards to face-to-face
interactions.
 No campus atmosphere to create social interaction.
 Technology Cost and Scheduling:
Some of the key elements are –
 Additional cost of high-speed Internet.
 Software programs, and connection to Internet.
 Hassles of owning a gadget.

7. Cons of online Education
 Problematic for Instructors:
 Traditional instructors believing in lectures and handouts may have tough
time in adopting the system and software.
 Online learning requires teachers to have a basic understanding of using
digital forms of learning.
 Manage Screen Time:
 health hazards of having student spend so many hours staring at a screen.
 Bad posture and other physical problems due to staying hunched in front of
a screen.