The benefits of learning in an online environment are many. Successfully completing an online course builds self-knowledge and self-confidence and encourages students to take responsibility for their learning. Students’ organizational and time management skills are important to successful completion. The skills students develop throughout the course will benefit them in ways which may not be apparent until later in their life/career/education.
Chances are that our students will go onto some form of post-secondary education. In 2004, 67.1% of Canadians between 25 - 64 years of age had some form of post-secondary education [http://www.ccsd.ca/factsheets/education/]. Post-secondary education takes on many forms such as a college diploma or trade certification, university degree or training at the workplace. Online courses at college and university are very popular. Many companies have online training programs encouraging employees to advance their skills. Internal company training offers employees different career options.
The many skills that students develop through an online course will help them become life-long learners. These skills will help our students be successful in their future post-secondary education endeavours.


