The benefit of flexibility in online learning

Use in-text citations (APA) with only the references provided that detail how online learning benefits all students by offering flexibility in location, scheduling, and accessibility to course materials and resources. References Means, B., Toyama, Y., & Murphy, R. (2010). Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning. https://doi.org/https://www2.ed.gov/rschstat/eval/tech/evidence-based-practices/finalreport.pdf The article by Means et al. demonstrates that online learning is one of the fastest-growing trends of technology use in education in the United States. Statistics from the department of education indicate that many students in public schools are enrolling in technology-based distance learning. Notably, the increase in students undertaking online studies is attributed to location flexibility (Means et al., 2010). Students from different parts of the world can attend their classes if their network connectivity is not interrupted. Lim, D. (2004). The Effect of Flexible Learning Schedule on Online Learners’ Learning, Application, and Instructional Perception. https://doi.org/https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED492499.pdf Another article by Doo Lim investigated the benefits of a flexible learning schedule associated with online learning. The author outlined that a flexible learning schedule resonates with many students connected to the digital world. Unlike traditional classrooms, where learners are expected to follow the school sequence, online learning provides the students with the autonomy to control their path, pace, or contingencies of instruction. Empirical studies conducted by Lim (2004) demonstrated that adult learners prefer online learning to classroom learning because they can comfortably balance work and education. Because the working population is not entitled to long leave days, they can attend their classes while in their workplaces or liaise with their facilitators to come to a consensus about class attendance and submitting assignments. Santiago , S., Callanta, J., & Centeno, Z. (2022). Flexible Learning Adaptabilities in the New Normal: E-Learning Resources, Digital Meeting Platforms, Online Learning Systems, and Learning Engagement. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1332615.pdf Santiago et al. examined online students' accessibility to learning materials. The descriptive study outlined that many online students have access to learning tools which accounts for the increasing number of online learners in the United States. Students can access lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations, and informative videos (Santiago et al., 2022). Additionally, students are given access to online libraries, which enables them to research the topics provided by the facilitators. The students can also meet via video-conferencing platforms to interact with one another without any interruptions.