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. Instructors can also use email 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. Utilize time efficiently The time saving elements introduced by web-based education tools like CourseInfo apply to both the instructor and the student.
Students benefit because they have immediate access to course materials at any location.
They do not have to spend time walking across campus to the instructors office or searching for a reading in the library. Instructors can minimize time spent in office hours, and address student concerns online instead. The 15 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. Reduce faculty workload Instructors and TAs can also save time using products like CourseInfo. Time previously spent correcting, formulating statistical deviations, and analyzing specific questions can be used for other things.