The computer is capable of using artificial intelligence to reinforce learning. If the student responds better to animation, he'll get more instruction like that. When we achieve this kind of revolution in instruction adapted to how people learn, then we will be getting at the power of the computer in education. Computing can facilitate group collaborative learning. That's exactly the kind of learning we promote in the global work-place today.
Teams physically located across the country, or world, work together on business projects.
Students see a direct correlation between how they learn online and how they will perform in the workplace. It's a great benefit to have these skills on a resume.