Why Do Adult Students Prefer Asynchronous Learning?
I started my first term at SNHU in the fall of 2021. As an adult learner new to online courses, I want to share a few insights on what has worked for me.
I am really enjoying the fact that SNHU’s online terms are only eight weeks long. The idea of packing an entire course into two months made me nervous at first. But SNHU has made online learning work by paring the courses down to the most important points, which really appeals to me. Since students are considered to be full time if they take two courses per term, this allows me to focus more on each subject.
I also appreciate the fast responses from my instructors. Getting a quick answer lets me know immediately what I’m doing right — and what I need to do to improve. It also helps that the discussion board on our learning management system resembles an in-person dialogue experience. I have always enjoyed back-and-forth exchanges with my peers, but in the absence of that, an online forum is an acceptable replacement.
I have no doubt that this journey ahead of me will be full of challenges and rewards. A childhood dream has become a possible reality through the advancements in and the accessibility of technology.
I do not believe that it will be easy. Why should it be? Nothing of this significance should be. But with the support of my friends and family, along with the staff at SNHU, I feel confident I can reach my goals. The positive impact a college degree could have on my personal and professional life will be well worth the work.
Explore our Remote Learning Diaries series to see what else college students have to say about their virtual classroom experiences.