Hi everyone
Sorry for the lateness in posting but I got behind when I was in NZ for the LIANZA conference earlier this month!
I agree with the comments and in particular, the one about e-learning never really replacing the social aspect that internal students enjoy. Many students study by distance ed as they do not live close to the institution or they have competing work/family commitments. For many the personal aspect of being able to bounce ideas of people in person suits their style of learning. I have completed most of my tertiary study via distance education and it does mean that you have to be self motivated and discipline (I still struggle at times to meet deadlines).
The advantages of e-learning for me is that I can (usually) fit it in around work and family commitments. I can do my reading during lunch at work for example.
Disadvantages? I like the personal contact but my main issue is the amount of times that links etc are not checked when electronic materials are dispatched. This means that sometimes I have had to search to find the right information as the email detailing the issues with links etc usually arrives later.
My views have not changed - I believe that e-learning is an important component of the learning environment which is why I have chosen to study via this method and more importantly teach via the medium as well.
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