Advantages and Disadvantages of Distance Learning

The Advantages and Disadvantages of TV and Satellite Transmission in Distance Learning

Advantages	Students must be more active and self-directed in the learning environment Educational opportunities are close to home Students receive exposure to telecommunication technologies Access to media-rich learning environment Opportunities to develop technology competencies Contact with students in other locations in the region Opportunities to participate in statewide and nationwide events Develop stronger relationships with classmates
Disadvanages	Little to no "in-person" contact with faculty member Occasional feelings of isolation Time involved to learn how to negotiate system Occasional technology problems Increased wait for feedback about assignments Student must be more active and self directed in learning environment

Advantages	Students can determine time and place of "classtime" Opportunity to develop technology competencies Access to global resources and experts Increased interaction with classmates Students can engage course at home or work Response time from faculty is quick Increased amount of interaction between faculty and students Students must be more active and self directed in learning environment
Disadvantage	Time and frustration involved learning how to get on-line for novices Lag time between student input and feedback Occasional internet provider downtime Student must be more active and self directed in learning environment Occasional feelings of isolation