Students of today who have grown up with computers and the internet, know the benefits that online learning offers and are comfortable with the system. However, it often happens that their parents are resistant to the idea. They may use computers for work and other activities, but having studies in traditional classrooms with other students to interact with and teachers physically present, they often feel that this is the right way to learn. It is true that online learning can never fully replace the classroom method of instruction, especially in the early years. However, for students working towards specific objectives, such as competitive examinations like SAT, online learning offers numerous advantages. If you are preparing for a competitive exam and are having difficulty in persuading your parents that online preparation is the right way to proceed, here are the arguments that may be used to convince them of the benefits of your course of action.
- The quality of traditional “coaching centers” is often uncertain. Even if a center has a good reputation, that is no guarantee that it will suit you. The more popular the center, the more students who go there and with crowded classes, the individual attention that every student needs is not available.
- With a reputed online study program, the issues of crowded classrooms disappear and students are able to interact with teachers on a one-to-one basis which enables them to receive the individual attention they need to address their specific learning requirements.
- The best programs provide information on the method of learning, details of the teaching staff and their qualifications and experience and other information needed to make an informed decision.
- Testimonials provided on the websites allow students to know the learning experience of others and fully understand the benefits of this way of learning.
- There are different learning programs, each tailored to a specific examination, so that the study process is detailed and focused. This removes distraction that would otherwise take up a student’s time.
- Online learning means that students can study at times that are convenient to them and so are able to work to a schedule that allows them to accommodate the other demands on their time in a more relaxed manner.
- Students are able to study at their own pace and are not bound to a learning pace that is made for the majority but may not suit them.
- With online learning, continuous evaluation is done so that modifications in the study program to suit individual needs can be made.
- Since the study is done at home, there is no time wasted in commuting to the coaching center and the stress of travel is removed.
- Free demonstrations of the study process and systems are available, so students will know in advance what they can expect before they sign up for the program.