The flexibility allows kids to decide when they are motivated to study. More frequent communication. There is increased potential for the amount of time a teacher can spend answering student's questions in between class periods. Students can e-mail questions and initiate as much contact with teachers as they need. Kids get the opportunity to interact with students from all over the country.
Parents can participate.
Parents can keep close tabs on their child's progress as most of the research and work for on-line courses happens at home. As parents don't meet with teachers face to face, they will have to initiate conversations with teachers via the internet by sending e-mail messages.