Is Online Learning a "Green" Choice?
Aug 25th, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Konstantin Inozemtsev
Several articles this year have explored online learning as a way to help the environment.
A recent TechWhack press release explains:
"When the world is chanting the mantra of "Go Green", do we consider the amount of carbon produced in the classic mode of imparting education? Be it traveling to the campuses, paper used and energy consumption, we are increasing our carbon footprints. But online education is one of the most effective ways an institution can reduce its carbon footprint."
In many cases, online college allows students to use less gas for commuting. However, many traditional colleges still need to keep their facilities running despite their use of virtual programs.
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