Are there advantages to taking classes through the Internet?

Yes. The very process of typing a question or a response involves the student in a much deeper way in the thinking process. Many students find they are more effective learners when they take courses over the Internet. The medium of the Internet removes boundaries between people and every student is received without any preconceived notions due to image, appearance, disability, gender or anything else that separates people. Many students are able to function much better without thinking people are making judgments about them.
Course selection is another important consideration. Many schools cannot offer all the classes requested by their students. This is a reasonable and responsible fact of life based on limited enrollment and fiscal constraints. It is not a desirable fact of life. Because the Babbage Net School can gather students from many schools together in a virtual classroom we can gain sufficient enrollment to offer courses not available at many schools.
There are also many reasons students cannot or choose not to go to a traditional school. By taking courses over the Internet they are able to enjoy a quality education. They also reduce some of the isolation of being educated outside a traditional school.