Online education enables the teacher and the student to set their own learning pace, and there is the added flexibility of setting a schedule that fits everyone’s agenda.

Since the beginning of the Covid-19 outbreak in Bangladesh, the government had taken several steps to keep the infection rate under control. As a part of the process, the country had gone into a time of general closure, and several educational institutions have been shut since the end of March and are yet to held physical classes to date.

However, virtual/online class is a new concept in the Bangladesh context. Previously, only the Open University had the permission to conduct distance online classes in Bangladesh.

Online education has become a sensible choice either for teenager or adult learners during this pandemic situation. As a student, this can be a useful learning method for sharpening skills in a difficult subject or learning a new skill. There are a lot of benefits of online education. Let’s discuss the remarkable ones.

Online education enables the teacher and the student to set their own learning pace, and there is the added flexibility of setting a schedule that fits everyone’s agenda. As a result, using an online educational platform allows for a better balance of work and studies, so there is no need to give anything up. Having a common agenda between the student and teacher can also prompt both parties to accept new responsibilities and have more autonomy.

In a space as vast and wide as the internet, there are infinite skills and subjects to teach and learn. A growing number of universities and higher education schools in developed countries are offering online versions of their programmes for various levels and disciplines. From music composition to quantum physics, there are options for every type of student. Even, studying a preferable programme online is also a great option for getting an official certificate, diploma, or degree without physically setting foot on a university campus.

Online education enables learners to study or teachers teach from anywhere in the world. This means there is no need to commute from one place to another or follow a rigid schedule. On top of that, not only time, but your money also is saved which can be spent on other priorities. The virtual classroom is also available anywhere where there’s an internet connection, and a good way to take advantage of this is to travel. For example, if someone studies abroad and wants to get a job, online education is a great choice. There is no reason to give up on working or studying while exploring new and exotic places.

Online education is also flexible for each student’s individual requirements and level of ability. Online classes tend to be smaller than conventional class size. Most of the time, online learning platforms only allow one student at a time, and in almost all cases, this allows for greater interaction and more feedback between teacher and learner.

There is often access to very diverse material such as videos, photos, and eBooks online as well, and teachers can also integrate other formats like forums or discussions to improve their lessons. And this extra content is available at any moment from anywhere, which offers a more dynamic and tailor-made education.

Last but not the least, these are the reasons for which most of the students today think that online learning is the same or better than the traditional classroom experience. Every student must assess their unique situation and decide according to their needs and goals, and while this alternative to traditional education is not for everyone, it is still a convenient option with virtually endless options for students all over the world.