Online learning still on the rise by Claire Higgins

Local study examines the benefits of online learning as enrollment in the university’s online program goes up.

Photo: Claire Higgins, The Northerner

A student works on homework through Blackboard for her online leaning courses. NKU’s online learning program allows students to complete degrees without stepping foot onto campus.

As students’ schedules become more full, more people are taking advantage of online learning instead of a traditional college experience. With the spike in popularity has come questions about benefits and disadvantages of online learning.

A new report from the Bluegrass Institute discusses the successes and challenges of digital learning, specifically in high school, but the recommendations outlined in the study pose the same questions about online programs at the college level.

You can read the entire report here (PDF)

The report, “Digital Learning Now,” looks at the advantages of online learning at the high school level. It lists recommendations on how to take the right steps to move toward more digital options for students.
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Source: The Northerner