ONLINE LEARNING:

PROS & CONS

- EDUKHOJ
OVERVIEW

Online learning has shown a massive growth over

the last decade as the internet and education join
hands to provide people with varied opportunities to
learn new skills. And after the pandemic, online
learning has become the new norm today. The
lockdown has forced schools, colleges, companies
to work within the confines of their homes and thus
enhanced the usage of online learning. Let’s
understand in-depth what are the pros and cons of
online learning.
PROS: ACCESSIBILITY & AVAILABILITY

The best part of online learning is that it’s not

limited to a particular space or geography. You
only need an internet connection and you're all
set to learn from any part of the world.
AFFORDABILITY

What makes online learning a hit among the

learners is the easy affordability. You need not
spend a hefty sum on infrastructure or any
other capital investment; just a decent internet
connection is all you need and you’re all set to
learn.
TIME MANAGEMENT

Online learning has saved students from the

hassle of travelling long hours to
schools/colleges or waiting hours in the
classroom for the lecture to start. Now, you can
learn from anywhere anytime at your sweet
convenience.
CONS: REDUCED SOCIAL INTERACTION

Human is a social animal by nature. Healthy

physical interaction is a must for a person's
personal & professional growth. Online
learning has forced students within the
confines of their homes, thus limiting their in-
person peer-to-peer social interaction.
HASSLES OF OWNING A GADGET

Online learning holds no meaning in the

absence of gadgets like a smartphone or a
laptop. This could disturb the budget of many
as they now need to incur expenditure on
gadgets and good internet connectivity.
LACK OF PERSONAL TOUCH

Online learning demands you to grasp & learn

things at a faster rate than the traditional
classroom model. Since there's no face-to-face
interaction between a teacher and a student,
slow learners may find it difficult to keep up
with the pace. Also, no amount of e-learning
can replace the magical benefits of in-person
interaction and learning.