eLearning and the environment?

Which educational model is better for the environment, eLearning or the traditional face to face?

eLearning requires more electronic devices to be on thus using more power than a face-to-face class that is not using electronics to a great extent.

A face-to-face class however requires many people to drive to class thus creating more CO2 emissions and large buildings that may not be very energy efficient.

I’m not sure which model is the better choice for the environment and I suppose I could find grant money to conduct a study but that would use a number of resources that would lead to even more pollution in the environment. A study like this would be of interest to me and most likely others with the focus on global warming and saving the planet. I would think however that no matter which model proved the better little would change as to educational offerings.

I guess I will just sit and wonder for I have no desire to learn the truth for as a face to face instructor at a high school and a instruction design student I would not want to put myself out of a job or future job.

If you have nay thoughts please add a comment.

I have to go I am getting tired riding this Bicycle to power my computer ☺.