The pandemic has changed the way we do a lot of things and education is one of them! Being physically present in a classroom isn’t the only learning option anymore with online learning was something that many students experienced over the last few years from primary school to master's students but is online learning the future?
Online learning provides much more flexibility for students as lectures are recorded, if you need to miss one because of a technical or medical issue then it is no problem as you can watch it back at a later date. Lecturers and students are also not restricted to being at a certain place, at a certain time to be in the lecture, reducing time spent commuting.
With online learning, students are able to access more resources to supplement their learning, this is something that is really useful if students are struggling to understand a topic and can go through extra material such as films, images, and eBooks, through the internet to help them.
Now, many institutes are now offering online courses so students from across the world can attend, with many courses available online showing that the future of education is digital.
Online education gives students the opportunity to learn at their own pace and the flexibility of setting a schedule that fits everyone’s agenda. This allows for a better work-life balance and teaches you vital time management skills. Remote learning means they are not forced to follow a timetable and can fit around other commitments like work.
There are many people who have put off studying for a degree due to responsibilities however, with remote learning, students could enrol themselves online and make their dreams come true.
Online learning is also more affordable than in-person education where often there is a wide range of payment options that let you pay in instalments allowing for better budget management. Students and lecturers also save money from not commuting and st
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BrandLab360 is a virtual reality company that build immersive and interactive environments for many industries from retail to property and now also for educational purposes. BrandLab360 can create immersive experience is very different to traditional teaching methods such as reading and writing to create memorable experiences while learning, making students more engaged and allowing them to use their imagination, preventing boredom while learning. Being fully immersed in what you’re learning motivates students to understand better and requires less cognitive load to process the information.
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