No matter how well the equipment works, there will be problems at some point. Therefore, each distance learning room should be equipped with the following information. Anytime that technology is used over a prolonged period of time, there will be problems. All personnel involved with distance learning should be familiar with this checklist, and a copy should be maintained in the distance learning room. 5.3 Preparing for Technical Problems There will be technical problems.
Equipment can break down, bad weather can bring down lines, and users can push the wrong button.
The instructor should prepare a few activities for times when there are breakdowns. Send these activities to remote school facilitators at the beginning of the course. All sites should be prepared to video tape at a moment s notice. There are times when classes may be taped. Any time that students appear on tape, there is the possibility of legal entanglements.