Educational Technology

August 15, 2015

Paperless: 5 Ways Taking Online Classes Benefits The Environment

Filed under: Educational Technology — admin @ 12:30 am

by Anum Yoon, Elite Daily

Online learning is a hot topic in today’s schools, but environmental concerns are often left out of the debate. In addition to the positive effects digital classrooms can have on students, they also benefit the Earth. From reducing paper and other waste to conserving natural resources, here are five environmental benefits of a digital classroom you may not have considered. Transportation accounts for 27 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the US, and personal vehicles are our most common mode of transport. A digital classroom eliminates the need for traveling back and forth from a physical school building. Therefore, students and teachers engaged in online learning immediately reduce their carbon footprints.

http://elitedaily.com/life/online-classes-help-environment/1161161/

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