Challenges & A New Direction

No medium for teaching is perfect; computer-based distance education may present challenges to learners as well as opportunities. In the items linked below, I briefly review some of the problems that have developed within my experience as well as some effects that counterbalance them and suggest new ways to exploit this medium in the future.

Within Writers--Learning complicated by technology

Within the Community --A complex of differences can become hurdles--but not always negatives

• Communication range reduced
• We may not seem to be who we are
• Teacher has special burden for communication at all levels
• Strengths from limitations
• Among students--Barriers to overcome

A New Direction