Strengths and Weaknesses of Online Learning

Main Points summarised with link to article below

Strengths of Online Learning

• Anywhere…
• Anytime, Any Pace…
• Synergy
• High Quality Dialog
• Student Centered
• Level Playing Field
• Access to Resources
• Creative Teaching

Weaknesses of Online Learning

• Technology
  • Equity and Accessibility to Technology
  • Computer Literacy
  • Limitations of Technology
• The Students
• The Facilitator
  • Lack of Essential Online Qualities
• The Administration and Faculty
• The Online Environment
  • Levels of Synergy
  • What Should Not Be Taught Online
• The Curriculum