Online learning isn’t going anywhere. After the pandemic caused it to surge during 2020, 59% of surveyed institutions plan on keeping some or all of their new online learning options. But for online learning to be fully successful, leaders must also consider what is lost when students are no longer on campus.
As a researcher and professor, I’ve seen firsthand how online learning opens up pathways to opportunities for today’s modern student. Students can now complete their education from anywhere in the world, on their own schedule. Particularly for those juggling multiple obligations and for those who live far from a physical campus, access to online learning can be transformative.
