With its rapid access to information and grouping of people from around the world, the eLearning virtual classroom becomes a fulcrum for fostering global citizenship, and for strengthening these skills:
reading
writing
self-discipline
self-direction
independence
collaboration
accountability
insight about own learning processes and style
attention to details and instructions
netiquette
sensitivity to audience
thinking critically
interacting and negotiating with others
connecting with and respecting people from different cultures
problem-solving
troubleshooting and using computers/other devices