Proctors are usually teachers or administrators who are selected by the student and approved by the distance learning institution. Another procedure is to use computer-based testing in which each student receives a different subset of questions randomly selected by the computer. In many adult learning courses, students complete a project report based on a research study instead of a final exam. While these alternative forms of testing and evaluation do not eliminate the possibility of a student cheating, they reduce it to a level of insignificance. Faculty who teach at a distance are generally positive toward distance education, and their attitudes tend to become more positive with experience.
Faculty believe that distance teaching experience improves their traditional teaching as well.
This last obstacle emphasizes the importance of an institution-wide policy regarding distance education. Hire support personnel to provide assistance with instructional design and the installation, operation, or maintenance of equipment. Establish a faculty development laboratory to provide a place to try out and practice with technology. Provide administrative support for distance education efforts. Be sensitive to faculty's needs for incentives and recognition for distance teaching efforts.