E-learning, or online electronic learning, is an increasingly popular alternative to attending classes in person. While some students initially miss the interactions of the classroom, they soon discover the many advantages of the online model.

1. The Advantages of E-
Learning
By John Kriak, PharmD

2. The Advent of E-learning
 E-learning, or online electronic learning, is an increasingly
popular alternative to attending classes in person. While
some students initially miss the interactions of the
classroom, they soon discover the many advantages of the
online model.

3. Some of the Advantages of E-learning
 First of all, e-learning affords convenience. Many students, especially
older ones, find that they have to juggle work and family with
education.
 With an online course, they may attend class after work or when their
children are sleeping.
 Secondly, since all materials are online, a student can sometimes avoid
purchasing textbooks or taking copious amounts of written notes.
 Finally, it is arguable that e-learning is an even more effective way to
learn, because there is considerable interaction between the students.
 Weekly discussion boards provide a forum for the class to discuss the
lessons all week long, in contrast to a live course where students interact
only once or twice weekly.

4. About Dr. John Kriak
Since June 1995, Dr. Kriak has served as an
educational consultant, author and clinical content
developer at Kaplan Educational Centers based in
New York City. He also serves as a teaching
assistant for Kaplan's United States Medical
Licensing Examination (USMLE) live-one-line
preparation courses. Before focusing all of his
educational development talents on Kaplan, Dr.
Kriak helped to design, develop and deploy the first
online program (a Masters Level pharmacology
course for physicians assistants) for Saint Francis
University in Loretto Pennsylvania.