[Video] FAQ: What is online learning?
DEFINING ONLINE LEARNING
In a purely Webster’s dictionary sort of definition, online learning is an alternative or non-traditional format for receiving formal education, delivered through the internet.
Here at the University of Louisville, we look at online learning like this: it’s a way to extend the renowned education opportunities UofL is known for beyond just the traditional college student.
Through online programs, we are able to reach potential students who otherwise wouldn’t be able to make it to campus. This includes working professionals and anyone with multiple priorities, such as families at home or community responsibilities, who can’t set aside the time to sit in a physical classroom 2 or 3 times a week.
This also includes those outside the Louisville metro area who want to receive a UofL education but live too far to be here. Through a combination of online and on-campus classes, UofL actually educates students from 119 counties across Kentucky, 52 other states and territories, and various countries.
In other words, with online programs, anyone can become a UofL Cardinal–no matter where they are or what other priorities they’re juggling. We deliver online programs that provide the same esteemed education our university is known for, with the added flexibility and convenience of being able to complete your coursework from anywhere in the world, at any time of day.
Ultimately, the best way to define online learning is a way to extend our university to those outside our local communities and create educational opportunities for busy working adults who otherwise wouldn’t have the time or means to go back to school.
SO, WHAT IS ONLINE LEARNING, REALLY?
ANSWER: Your best next step.
If online learning seems like it would be a good fit for your life, let us help you take the next step. UofL offers more 40+ online bachelor’s, master’s and certificates across a variety of fields and industries, all designed to help you take the next step in you education with confidence and ease. Visit our site for more information and to get started today!
HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS?
We’re producing FAQ videos like this one on a regular basis to address some of the common questions we see from prospective online students. If there’s a question you’d like to have answered and/or see addressed in a future video, please comment below and let us know, or reach out to the online enrollment team at online@louisville.edu.
WHO IS MACY BUNN?
Featured in UofL’s new online programs FAQ video series, Macy Bunn is a Recruiter for online programs at UofL, part of our enrollment team. Macy’s dedicated to establishing connections and building relationships with prospective online UofL students.
Macy travels throughout the
local community spreading the word about the online programs offered at UofL, and helping others understand what online learning is, what value it can bring to the lives of the adult learner or non-traditional student and assists those ready to take the next step in their education to find the right program for them.
Macy’s goal with this FAQ series is to address common questions prospective students have and hesitations they feel about getting started in an online program—and encourage them to move forward with confidence.
