Distance Learning Education Cons

Part 1: CONs of Distance Learning

Isolate the student. Societal interaction can be limited, unless technology and class assignments encourage interaction.
Allow students to fall through cracks more easily.
Require that the student is disciplined enough to be able to work independently.
Require that students are highly motivated.
Require good writing skills.
Require that the student has a high degree of comfort with the Internet.
Join students and teachers who often have little in common in terms of background and day-to-day experience. It can take longer for class rapport to build.
The instructional technology delivery systems, if it is new to the student or seems complicated to use, can greatly inhibit class communication and cohesion.
Require as much time as attending classes and completing assignments for campus courses.
Do not offer motivational factors arising from contact and competition from others.
Require basic computer skills with word processing, Internet browser and e-mail software.

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