A student at the public library can participate in a discussion or view the recommended Internet links from their teacher. A student at home can have a virtual chat with other students in her cooperative learning group. Resources are no longer only available within the confines of the school building. Continual access to materials When class content and activities are provided online, students no longer need to worry about accessing class materials. Students can complete assignments during their most productive times.
Busy students can choose to download readings or take practice tests whenever it is most convenient.
From the student viewpoint, frequent assessment provides concept reinforcement and increases motivation. Students can access these assessments at any time, privately and in the comfort of their home. Since grading is computerized, students receive immediate feedback. This may also help students who suffer from test anxiety relax and minimize embarrassment for those that do poorly. In addition to the pedagogical benefits of online learning, there are also several time and money saving advantages.