Online Learning and Adult Learners

1. Traditional Schools

1.1. Offer little schedule flexibility with set class times.

1.1.1. Define actions as necessary

1.2. You must learn at the same pace as every other student or fall behind.

2. In conclusion, the online learning environment may be a wise choice for adult learners with family and work obligations considering its flexibility. This environment allows the learner to learn at their own pace.

3. Adult Learner

3.1. Work can get in the way of traditional classes

3.2. Family obligations leave little time to physically go to class.

3.3. Schedule conflicts can prevent one from going to class at a set time.

3.3.1. Included

3.3.2. Included

3.3.3. Excluded

4. Drawbacks to Online learning

4.1. Little face to face time with peers and professors

4.1.1. Materials

4.1.2. Personel

4.1.3. Services

4.1.4. Duration

4.2. Requires students to be self driven

4.3. Students can feel isolated in the online classroom environment

5. Online Class Advantages

5.1. Flexibility to log into class on your time.

5.1.1. Dependencies

5.1.2. Milestones

5.2. Students are able to learn and work at their own pace.

5.2.1. Schedule

5.2.2. Budget

5.3. Instant communication via messages in classroom, forum and email if you need to ask a question. Great online tools to aid in learning.

5.3.1. KPI's