Building successful student learning experiences online

The online classroom is arguably the defi ning innovation of twenty-fi rst century instruction. It allows for maximum fl exibility in the learning experience. No longer are teachers and students tied down to the same fi xed day, time and place to all study together as in the traditional brick-and-mortar classroom. Instead, students have far more discretion in scheduling their study times to fi t their needs. This is a huge plus, particularly for busy working adults and those with family responsibilities who might fi nd it burdensome to attend a regularly scheduled in-person class. Instead, class occurs when and where the student needs it to be.