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2. Advantages of Online and Distance Learning

Online learning and distance learning are both viable and effective teaching strategies.

However, they each have their own distinct advantages for both teachers and students.

Advantages of Online Learning

Online learning provides three major benefits in the classroom.

To start, online learning is an excellent way to increase student engagement when used as part of a blended learning technique.

Blended learning involves using a variety of instructional resources and teaching methods in order to deliver content in multiple ways.

Second, using online learning tools makes it easier for you to differentiate your instruction.

When using tools like digital curriculum, you will have more flexibility and control for differentiating your lessons -- without having to put in extra time during evenings and weekends.

Finally, when you use online learning you’ll find that it saves you time with planning and grading.

That’s because many digital curriculum tools do the heavy lifting for you by providing ready-to-use lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.

Many online learning tools also automatically grade those assessments and post them to your teacher dashboard. Talk about a time-saver!