We find that the shift to virtual instruction resulted in a 6.7 percentage point decrease in course completion, driven by increases in both course withdrawal and failure.

Industry insights show that around 75% of the schools in the United States have plans to shift towards a completely remote or hybrid learning operating model. In 2021, about 74 of the 100 largest school districts in the U.S. started with a remote-only instruction model, affecting over 9 million students.

Online learning does have its downsides. One of them is missing out on those face-to-face interactions with instructors and fellow students. Sometimes you just need that physical presence, those non-verbal cues and the immediate feedback that can make the learning experience extra immersive.

70% of students agree that online classes are better than traditional classroom settings. E-learning can help students retain between 25% and 60% more information. Distance learning uses 90% less energy and 85% fewer CO2 emissions per student compared to campus-based learning.