IntroductionDigital learning is defined as learning through digital devices such as computers, tablets or smartphones over the Internet. It is also known by other names, such as virtual learning, online learning, e-learning, distance learning or continuing education. Digital learning was first introduced as “Computer Assisted Learning Center” in 1982 [1]. The first online course was introduced by the “Computer Assisted Learning Campus” in 1994, where students can take courses on the web [1]. Michael Chasen and Matthew Pittinsky founded Blackboard in 1997. By 1999, Blackboard, SmartThinking, and e-campus had become popular at several universities around the world. Between 2002 and 2008 there was an increase in students taking online courses of 187% [2]. In 2009, the total number of students following a web-based curriculum was 5.5 million [2]. This statistic shows that the trend of online learning is increasing every day. Some of the benefits of digital learning are providing a flexible way of education anytime, anywhere and any place where internet connection and computers are accessible. It is also a convenient way of learning that reduces travel costs to come to class. Students can take exams and quizzes on the web; they too can submit assignments over the Internet. Instructors can provide all materials online with no cost for paper and printing. Ernst & Young University reported a 35% cost reduction with virtual learning (Hall, 2000). Conversely, in a virtual learning environment, there would be a danger of procrastination among students. Additionally, students will not collaborate with each other because all learning happens online, so they will feel isolated. Although there are several...... middle of paper...... unique login ID. Works Cited[1] Margaret G. Morabito, CALCampus Origins Available: http://www.calcampus.com/calc.htm[2] Elaine Allen and Jeff Seaman, Changing Course: Ten Years of Tracking Online Education in the United States Available : http://www.onlinelearningsurvey .com/reports/changingcourse.pdf[3] Cynthia Stewart, Christine Bachman, Stephanie Babb, September 2009, Replacing Professor Monologues with Online Dialogues: A Constructivist Approach to Course Model Design online Available: http://www.uhd.edu/ computing/itgrants/documents/stewart_0909.pdf[4] Available: http://webdesign.about.com/od/cmstools/[5] Doug Lederman, January 8, 2013 , Growth for Online Learning Available: http://www. insidehighered.com/news/2013/01/08/survey-finds-online-enrollments-slow-continue-grow#sthash.41j5pHtG.dpbs[6] Available: http://blogs.csuchico.edu/crossroads/?p=179