Advantages of Using Computers Computers are ideal for self-paced learning, giving the student the interactivity of immediate reinforcement and feedback. Computer technology is advancing while costs drop. Computers allow access regardless of geography. Limitations of Computers Computer assisted course delivery depends on student access to the Internet and having an adequate computer system. Computer developed courses require the instructor to learn a new set of technical and instructional skills, sometimes a challenging and daunting challenge.
Computer illiteracy is a stumbling block for some learners.
Listservs and discussion forums allowing students and the instructor to share and respond to group messages. World Wide Web instructors can create a home page for their class that provides course information, plus link support information and additional learning opportunities from their home page. Feedback from the instructor can be received more quickly than messages sent by mail or phone. Engaging students in dialogue with other students, faculty, and researchers Developing a home page as a class project can include information along with the syllabus, exercises, extra reading, the instructor s biography, with online resources linked. Many students will face the initial challenge of mastering new computer skills, new software, and appropriate online communication skills, in addition to your course materials.