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.
Students can save and print items as needed when provided handouts and readings online.
The direct result is a reduced institutional expense for both the cost and time associated with copying, collating, and distributing these materials. Teachers can also use E-mail to send messages directly to students or the Announcements feature to communicate with the entire class. Not only does this insure that students receive the materials, but it is also environmentally appealing, as it drastically reduces paper waste. Maximize the classroom experience. The 5-10 minutes at the start of each class typically spent distributing handouts, collecting assignments, and making announcements can be utilized for teaching when administrative tasks are managed through online tools.