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该补充材料话题为“在线学习”Online-learning
由于 Covid-19 的缘故，现在大多数的学校采取的都是“混合
教学”模式，即“线下线上相结合”。
本文材料中主要讲了在线教学/学习对于老师以及学生的重
要性。请大家至少熟背一个段落，或者所有蓝色的小标
题，储存在自己的知识库中。复试时万一被问到相关话题
即可灵活套用回答。
The Importance of Online Learning to
Students and Teachers
1. Connects students and teachers internationally
An advantage of online learning is it can connect
students and teachers around the world. With traditional
education, location dictates which classes you could sign
up for. This isn’t the case with online learning. You can
sign up for classes all over the world, providing a more
in-depth understanding of the global industry and helping
children build their network and develop an international
mindset. Gaining different perspectives and learningabout different cultures also aids children’s thinking
skills. This highlights the importance of online learning
for students because it can open the door to new
opportunities and help them develop skills that will serve
them well in their future careers.
2.Offers flexible learning hours
When considering the importance of online learning to
students and teachers, flexible learning hours are a big
influence. Circumstances mean you can’t always follow
the traditional classroom education timetable and being
able to learn with more flexible hours can be an
important benefit. Online learning offers students the
opportunity to learn whenever best suits them. This helps
them, and their parents, balance their education with their
home life. Transport to school and their parents working
hours are two examples of external influences that could
impact a traditional education, however, with online
learning these don’t have to be a problem. Whether it’s 6
AM or 6 PM, giving children the flexibility to learnwhen they feel motivated may also increase their ability
to retain information.
3.Considers individual learning patterns
Every student learns differently, and in traditional
education, children must adapt to the pace of the class or
be left behind. One advantage of online learning is that
children have more freedom to work at their own pace,
which improves their learning experience and helps them
build a better understanding with their teacher. This is
also important for the teacher because it helps them
structure their classes to suit the individual learning
requirements of each child. The outcome: improved
grades and a more enjoyable experience for the student
and the teacher.
4. Allows children to create their own learning
environmentChildren learn better and feel more comfortable learning
in an environment of their choosing. This isn’t always
possible in a classroom but is one of the key advantages
of online learning. As a student or a parent, you
understand where you work best, whether it’s in the
library, at home or anywhere else. Being able to take a
laptop or tablet into your ideal working environment
helps children maximise their potential and gain the most
from their education. Everyone works differently and
some students may prefer the classroom, but for those
that don’t, this flexibility can have a positive impact on
how they absorb information and help them improve
their grades.
5. Provides students with more control over their
learning
Traditional learning methods allow the teacher to decide
how they will convey information to their students, but
online learning provides more flexibility and gives
children control over their education. We all learn
differently – some of us prefer quiet study, others likeinteractive tasks and being challenged under pressure.
While there are tasks online, one of the advantages is that
it gives students time to teach themselves concepts
differently. Some students prefer to learn slowly and
explore different learning methods, helping them fully
retain information. Once they feel prepared, they can
then take online tests or ask their parents to challenge
them on what they have learnt.
