The pandemic certainly tested the capabilities of education and learning online. Many teachers and students, with minimal preparation and no choice in the matter, had to pivot from classroom to online environments. This pivot certainly allowed the concept of education to continue remotely, but with variable efficiency and student/teacher experience.

Some students will appreciate the remote education model, particularly those with work/family commitments, some disabilities and neurodiverse conditions, as well as other student groups with access to the equipment and infrastructure required to study online successfully. The costs of studying online can often be lower than traditional f2f courses.

Online education is not accessible or desirable by all. Studying alone requires a lot of willpower and it can be hard to stay motivated with only asynchronous engagement. Online education requires certain digital skills, access to equipment and the internet in order to study efficiently. Rarely does online education form communities when compared to 'brick' universities and it doesn't include other benefits that come with f2f experience outside the education itself (social skills, friendships, expanding social knowledge, idea sharing etc).