Having done some of my BED and MED via the internet
the mayor challenges faced were:
1. Challenges with internet access,
sometimes the internet service is unreliable. At times one computer adds to the
stress if it is attacked by viruses.
2. Online learning has a sense of detachability,
meaning that one does not really foster a strong relationship with one’s
classmates as one would build in a face to face classroom setting.
3. Some clarification are better
sort with direct communication. Sometimes one would send an email or make a
discussion post but the time it takes to gain a response maybe tardy or the discussion
may not be in real time. This seems to lack a flow in questions or arguments.
Firstly
there is not much an online tutor can do with regards to challenge number one
except, be flexible. The reality of computers and internet service is that that
there is a most likely chance that one will experience a bit of uncertainty or
crashing of the system. However, making allowances and giving student time to
recover will encourage continuance with the programme
For
challenges two and three there are a number of measures on can take such as
responding promptly, forming online groups, partaking in discussion or having a
live chat. I find that having a mentor in a distance learning programme quite
beneficial also.
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