On the east coast many students are enjoying a break from the typical routine of school and attending classes.  We have had snow and ice create conditions that leave many school authorities no other option than to close school.  Students are home.  Are they diligently pursuing the academics they ought?  It's doubtful, very doubtful. Here we see yet another benefit to online education and training programs.  In whatever kind of weather, class is in session.  Students have the luxury of accessing their educational institution no matter what is falling from the sky.    Complications only arise for those who may experience power outages or who must travel to access the technology necessary to complete coursework. Online education and training programs allow students to have continuity that others might not get.  The ease and convenience of online education is accentuated today because so many in our area are unable to attend their scheduled classes due to the weather.