| Online homeschooling is sweeping the nation. | | | | vacation, and more. |
| There are several reasons why this is the case. | | | | Online learning is incredibly flexible. It can be |
| Perhaps the single most important factor to | | | | tailored for the unique learning needs of each |
| consider is the reduced cost of e-learning. | | | | homeschooler. Online learning is asynchronous, |
| Homeschool students are able to access courses | | | | meaning that students at different levels of ability |
| at a fraction of the cost that it takes to staff | | | | can both achieve success using the same |
| teachers, administrators, maintenance workers, | | | | software. Fast learners are not forced to learn |
| and more in the public school system. | | | | along with the rest of the class and similarly, less |
| Another benefit of homeschooling with e-learning | | | | advanced students are able to take as much time |
| is that it allows students to work in the comfort | | | | as is needed to complete the course material. No |
| of their own homes. This has far-reaching | | | | one is left behind or barely keeping up with online |
| implications. For one, students can focus on | | | | homeschooling. |
| learning with no distractions. There is no need to | | | | Online homeschooling allows for multimedia and |
| spend money transporting children from the home | | | | interactive presentations that make learning a |
| to school. Homeschooling allows children to spend | | | | more active process. Online homeschool students |
| more time with their families. Delivery of | | | | are engaged with video, audio, and interactive |
| information is consistent. There are no snow days | | | | hands-on projects rather than passively listening |
| in online homeschooling! Students are free to | | | | to a lecture. Students of a variety of learning |
| move to a new city, take a few weeks off for | | | | styles are thus served simultaneously. |