The technology exists today to deliver distance learning that meets all these criteria. Learners may have affordable high speed access to the Internet to participate in the NEW distance learning opportunities through technologies such as ISDN, DSL and cable modems. Technology is advancing at an ever increasing rate. Given the typical pace of curriculum development, planning must be initiated today to create the infrastructures and course materials that will take advantage of new technologies. The enterprises that do so will become tomorrow's leaders of education and training.
Aircraft simulators are a good example.
A pilot in training can crash a plane many times in a simulator and learn from their mistakes without putting themselves or an actual aircraft at risk. Learner controlled - students can repeat or review materials as needed to gain mastery or skip over materials they already know. This improves validity and reliability of both instruction and assessment. Greater flexibility - learners can be added at will without detracting from the quality of the learning experience for themselves or others in the program. Courses can be delivered without the constrains of time of day, day of the week, holidays, or faculty and facility availability.