Students will flock to online study halls this school year [Study] — from mashable.com by Kate Freeman
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Everything from text books to chatting with a teacher can be done online, so why not move school study halls to the web? A recent survey predicts that 2012-2013 school year will see the rise of online study halls by students who want to enhance their education with digital content and more online collaboration.
This is according to two surveys conducted by Chegg, an online academic hub for students. The site’s registered users have grown 45% since January 2012.
“There is a student-driven revolution taking place in higher education,” said Chegg President and CEO Dan Rosensweig. “We’re seeing students take back their education, empower themselves and look outside their schools for technology, tools and resources to help them succeed.”