When you study online, you have nearly instant access to many helpful reference tools, such as dictionaries, encyclopedias (no, not Wikipedia, although it’s a great place to trigger research from legitimate resources), language translators, and museums. You can install e-book software that will sync with your e-reader tablet and phone. Friends, grandparents, and experts from around the world can help you study online too, via services like Skype, educational chat rooms, and online classrooms.