Advantages of Computer Technologies Allow self-paced instruction. Computers allow learners to proceed at their own pace, receive feedback immediately, and review as often as they like. May incorporate text, graphics, audio, and video. With the trend toward digital audio, digital video, and computer animations, it is easy to incorporate various media into computer programs. Allow high levels of interactivity.
Computer technologies allow embedded questions and interactions, as well as online collaboration.
Provide written record of discussions and instruction. Computer logs can easily be generated for computer interactions in distance learning. With access to the Internet, it is relatively inexpensive to participate in computer technologies for distance learning. The Internet can be accessed by millions of people throughout the world. There is no other way to reach so many people for so little money.