For many people, the time required to sit in a classroom for traditional college courses is non existent. Even though we may find the need to take a course in order to further our education, our jobs, family and personal life take up the majority of our time, and actually attending a course in a school setting is not a viable option. In situations such as this, what is a person to do?

The average student age in the U.S. has been climbing steadily in recent years. At both Harvard and Notre Dame the average age is now 27. The University of Phoenix, which offers both online and traditional degree programs, has an average student age of 35-37. Thirty-eight percent of all college students are now 25 or older, according to a recent U.S Census Bureau report. So why has the average age been trending upward? There are several factors that have contributed to a more mature scholar.

Many students are reluctant to dip their feet into the world of online education. They believe they won’t learn as much as in a traditional classroom setting. However, the reality is that many learn far more outside of that 48×40 room.
Let’s explore 5 reasons traditional education is outdated.
The Desk-chair: Some things work well together. Peanut butter and jelly, universal remotes, and bear helmets leap to mind. Desk-chairs, however, fall out of my top million list of best combo inventions. Those wretched chairs are uncomfortable at best, and not conducive to learning …