Benefits of Web-Based Learning

Integrating Educational Technology Into Teaching 
(Chapter 8)
M. Roblyer

This excerpt details several benefits of incorporating web-based learning into the classroom, particularly the unique opportunities that are impossible using traditional classroom methods.  Communication is one of those, an extremely important aspect of education as students get older and need to collaborate on group projects, receive mentoring, or connect with students around the world.  Other benefits include researching, analyzing, and publishing information quickly and easily.  Another exciting aspect of web-based learning is the limitless possibilities; the resources available to teachers and students online can apply to any learning objectives in every subject area.  The list included in the chapter covered history of farming and prairies, consumer practices, science, math, geography, ecology, art, and many more.  Teachers can meet any learning objectives using these tools and make the process quick and more efficient for students.  It is important for teachers to be innovative and adapt to the students needs as society and cultural practices change over time.  These websites have access to numerous resources for information and application of classroom studies.  The more that is available, the more potential students have to grow.