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Whether you are going after an online degree or considering taking up an online module as part of your graduation, there is a lot to love about online classes. Here are some of the key benefits that students get out of online learning. Keep these in mind the next time you’re wondering whether or not going for an online class is a good idea. 

1 – You don’t have to dress up 

We all got some experience with online classes over the last couple of years, so chances are you have experienced this. It can be pretty liberating to log into class without worrying about dressing up or looking presentable. At most, you need to put on a decent shirt and wrestle with your hair a little bit, but there is no need to kick off your shoes at the end of the day because you never had to put any on. 

Attending class without having to dress up is more comfortable, but it also cuts back on a little bit of time you’d have to waste dressing up and down every day before and after class. 

2 – You can study anywhere 

Lean back on a comfortable armchair or attend a live class while sitting in your favorite coffee shop. One of the benefits of online courses is the flexibility of studying from anywhere. In addition, if your entire course is online, you don’t need to be in the same state as your teacher; it’s much easier to plan and go on trips when taking online classes. 

3 – You don’t have to worry about commutes 

How much time do you spend in a bus or car every day on your way to class? That’s not required when you are in online classes, saving both time and money. Remember, even if you own a car, you’re still risking having someone ram into it with their vehicle every time you drive somewhere, which can be a costly headache even if no one ends up injured. One more reason to favor education methods that reduce how often you have to deal with driving and traffic. 

4 – Time flexibility 

While live lessons happen on a fixed schedule, online classes will usually allow students to do coursework on their own time. This means that both early risers and night owls get to do coursework and study at their preferred times of day, making it much easier for busy people to fit coursework into their schedules. 

5 – Record lessons 

You shouldn’t be recording classes without your professor’s permission. But if they are ok with you making recordings, this can be an excellent revision tool. Going over a recording can help you spot details that you couldn’t get in your notes, and it allows you to watch specific explanations repeatedly until you get what the professor is saying. 

Some professors and teaching platforms will even make class recordings available by default, so you don’t even need to make your own.