10 benefits of learning online
Its National Online Learning Day and here at aneemo we wanted to explore the impact and benefits of online learning.
At aneemo we provide high quality web-based staff training using a state of the art Learning Management System. Our courses are specially designed for the voluntary, health and social care sectors working with populations that have multiple and complex needs.
Research shows that online learning has a wide range of advantages, keep reading if you want to find out why doing your course online will benefit you!
1. Learn anywhere
One of the main benefits of online learning is the fact that you can do the course from anywhere you are. That gives you more flexibility and time in your schedule; freeing you up to do other things. You can learn in a more comfortable environment which consequently will make you more productive in your studying. Be that during your commute, in a nice café having a hot chocolate or in the park while you’re enjoying the sun. You just need your device (laptop, phone, tablet, PC) and your willingness to learn!
2. Learn anytime
As we’ve said, you can learn from anywhere but also anytime. This means you don’t need to adapt your time schedule to your studies. You can learn in your spare time, when commuting to work, on your lunch break or even at night before bedtime. You organise your time to meet responsibilities and family commitments.
3. Lower total costs
Learning online is usually a more affordable and cost effective option for individuals and organisations. You don’t have to pay for the physical space where you are studying, travel expenses or additional study and reading materials, as they are all available online. LMS courses are available at anytime from anywhere, allowing services and teams to avoid the costs of relief staff or rota cover while others attend training.
4. Career advancement
The flexibility of online courses allows you to continue working in your current role to fund your studies whilst progressing in your career without having to take time out to physically attend classes. It is a good option for people who are working but want to keep learning at the same time.
5. Take your own time
Another benefit of online learning is that you can learn at your own pace, stopping to reflect and digest information. There are no pressures to finish the course in a particular time frame or complete the end of course assessment until you are ready. This also accommodates different learning speeds and allows you to revisit and repeat modules as needed.
6. More resources
Reputable online courses will often provide a wide range of other resources you can easily download for free along with links to validated further reading and materials. This provides you with a learning programme that you can extend as desired through recommended ‘further learning’ routes.
7. Charting Progress
Another good thing about learning online is that as everything is automated and when you do a test you will receive your score immediately. This allows you to chart your progress in real-time - at the end of each module and again at the end of a completed course. Some courses will let you repeat tests as desired, so you can target and improve the subjects that need most attention.
8. Accredited Learning
Online courses can be accredited by a range of professional bodies. This allows you to ensure the content is high quality and developed by experts within their relevant field. Once you have completed your course you will receive a certificate of learning, validated by the accrediting body. This can be kept in your ‘Continuing Professional Development’ portfolio as a record of your achievement.
9. Access to Leading Experts
A major benefit of online learning is the access to a wide range of leading national and crucially international experts. This means that you are able to access a wide range of up to date content quickly and remotely which is of assured quality.
10. Review your course
And last but not least, a flexible online course will allow you to repeat and review course content as desired. The free downloadable materials, articles and summaries can also be stored and kept at hand for ease of use. This allows you to return to course content and embed knowledge over time to ensure there is sustained benefit and application of learning.
