Ning

The Ning I found was on how children study differently outside of the classroom using technology. As a whole, we tend to shift education online because it is easier to access the information. It explains how much more convenient it is for many students, especially ones with jobs and families, that the information and work is right at your fingertips.  It also explains that for a lot of students, they prefer learning online rather than in the classroom. They can do it on their own time and do not have to worry about being on time or it getting in the way of their life. It is a lot more relaxed. When schools offer online classes, it allows each type of learner to decide which one is best for them. Also, if the class is online, you don’t have to worry about missing a page of notes that is going to hurt you for the next exam. This definitely makes a huge difference when you have an extremely busy schedule. Everybody studies and learns differently, so it is important to consider different options when teaching.

http://edupln.ning.com/profiles/blogs/studying-outside-the-classroom-technology-shift-in-education