What can Online Learning do that Face-to-Face Learning Cannot? Insights from Online Instructors

Online learning was once viewed as an educational “alternative”- but attitudes may be shifting. Are there benefits to online learning that exceed face-to-face courses? This poster shares results from a qualitative study with online instructors who discussed perceptions of the benefits unique to learning online. The analysis includes ways in which instructors’ perceptions varied based on years of teaching experience. Results provide insights for faculty development and course design.