Definition distance education: the delivery of instruction to students who are separated from their teachers by time and/or location

Success Factors Achievement and self esteem beliefs Responsibility and risk-taking Technology skills and access Organization and self-regulation

Pros Convenient alternative for “at-risk” students Flexibility in scheduling Expanded curriculum offerings Lots of information available on the Internet Enhanced teacher technology skills Computer failures Lack of interaction Time management Costs the school district when they lose students Limited access High drop-out rates Cons

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