We've become so accustomed to online classes that sometimes it seems we take it for granted. But for some, it's their only mode of learning. With the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, young students who have been displaced from their home- some even loosing their home completely, are finding online classrooms the only way to connect to their teachers, and fellow peers, all while still making progress toward a degree. In addition to this, schools in places like India are finding it easier to reach students via an Internet connection versus face to face contact.
While this seems like an easy class, and an easy way to connect with others, there are still downfalls, especially when dealing with third world countries. It can be difficult to place a computer in the hands of the students, especially in the most remote of areas. Add on top of that the possibility that there may not be a viable Internet connection. However, we are increasingly seeing people overcome such challenges to quench their thirst for knowledge.
http://www.newsweek.com/id/174539
While this seems like an easy class, and an easy way to connect with others, there are still downfalls, especially when dealing with third world countries. It can be difficult to place a computer in the hands of the students, especially in the most remote of areas. Add on top of that the possibility that there may not be a viable Internet connection. However, we are increasingly seeing people overcome such challenges to quench their thirst for knowledge.
http://www.newsweek.com/id/174539
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