The Shift Toward Virtual Learning

The universal higher education shift to online learning has begun. Around the world, students have packed their belongings into boxes and headed home for the remainder of the year, with no promise of when a return may take place or what college campuses will look like. Without warning, the Coronavirus Pandemic has changed the face of higher education as we know it. One group, in particular, is at a crossroads: students who are planning to enter college during the pandemic. These new students are now reprioritizing what matters most when selecting the right school. Topping that list of priorities now must be the question:

What makes a good online school?

When it comes to the best Online 2-Year Colleges in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.), literally tops the list. P.I.T. offers online courses that are not just accessible but well designed and easy to navigate. For the past decade, P.I.T. has worked to improve its online learning experience, and just this year earned the title and recognition as the Best Online 2-Year College by OnlineCollegePlan.com. P.I.T.’s online learning (FlexPIT) puts students in charge. With the option of live online instruction allowing for students to interact in real-time with instructors and peers or the choice to view supplemental video lectures at a convenient time, P.I.T.’s students can have the best of both worlds while still having time to address other obligations. The College has also pioneered live individual video office hours with Instructors, free live professional tutoring and counseling sessions. Put simply, the one-on-one experience P.I.T. offers cannot be matched.

As unemployment rates climb, many are thinking, what better time to return to college than now? And they're right.

Most people who choose online learning tend to have other commitments and prefer this mode of learning as it gives them power over how they will delegate their time towards their different projects. While we are all practicing social distancing and taking on new roles as parent-teachers, working from home, and more, there is no better time to enroll in an online class. Whether you are seeking a new career, or to gain industry knowledge or to just gain new knowledge and skills, P.I.T has what you need and the tools for you to meet your goals successfully.

In addition to our stand-out online experience, P.I.T. is affordable. Pennsylvania Institute of Technology offers low tuition, enabling our students to graduate and be employed with minimal college debt. During the 2018-2019 Academic Year, 92% of enrolled P.I.T. students were awarded financial aid.

Why choose P.I.T. for your online learning experience? It's simple; Our mission is your success. Since 1953, P.I.T. has been dedicated to providing committed learners with quality, collegiate, and career-enhancing education in a supportive environment that promotes personal and professional growth. Our graduates, in two-year associate degree and certificate programs, are prepared for college transfer and/or successful career opportunities. Begin your success story now by visiting us online at PIT.edu.

Jamie Gandy

Marketing Manager at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology