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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, we all had to change to a new way of work: working from home. Zoom, Microsoft Teams and social media apps like TikTok blew up during lockdown. People had to stay indoors so we had no choice if we wanted to continue working and learning together.

Once COVID-19 settled and life returned to normal…working from home stuck around. Many companies realised that workers simply did better in their homes. 

In this blog, we will show the benefits of learning online. We will also explore how to include it in your daily routine.

With online classes, you don’t need to go to a different town or city just to find a subject you like. Now, you can stay in your own home and learn a new skill! This also means that you won’t miss any of your classes because of bad traffic or public transport delays.

Research has shown that learning from home can reduce a lot of stress. It also allows you to do more work in less time. This is because you are working from an environment you feel comfortable in.

Mental health is important in work and life. Virtual learning is one of the ways you can help take care of yourself. Online learning platforms like Zoom are easy to use and teachers can change the way they work to suit your learning style.

Once again, as you don’t need to travel to your course you can save hours of time every day. In a cost of living crisis, you won’t spend money on train tickets, petrol, or meals out. You will have everything you need close by.

This is helpful if you're doing a long course as you can save a lot of money over the long term. The average British household spends £80 a week on transport. Over a year, this comes out to over £4,000.

Are you looking to develop your skills but don’t want to leave behind your day job? This is another great benefit of online learning. We offer a selection of evening classes available outside working hours and they won’t get in the way of your full-time job.

This allows you to make more time for yourself and your loved ones. A flexible timetable can have a positive impact on your learning experience.

As you’ll be creating your timetable, learning online can be a great way to manage your day. This is because you’ll be able to fit it in with your routine. You can create your own space to work in, whether that involves a desk set up, or simply working from your sofa.

Making your timetable is a good skill to have in the future. It shows that you can be in charge of yourself and your schedule.

Sometimes certain venues can’t hold courses. For example, you can't learn about caring for cows and horses in a regular classroom. There isn't enough space for the animals! However, with learning online, you can join interactive classes with tutors who’ll show you how to learn from anywhere in the world.

For people with social anxiety or those who prefer not to work in large groups, online learning can be a great option. If you had a bad experience in school or like smaller groups, online learning can feel more personal. You can choose where to learn and avoid feeling like you're at the back of the classroom.

Now with online learning and recorded lessons, you don’t have to worry about missing any notes. If you feel like you've forgotten bits of your online class, you can now access all the work online. This is a great way to make sure you get the best out of your course.

How you choose to learn is up to you. However, in the Autumn months with cold weather and short nights…we think you should try learning online. We have a variety of courses and materials to choose from. All sorts of learning environments exist with WEA courses.

Check out some of our online courses here and see where they’ll take you.