They have to be available for questions via e-mail or by phone. A bachelor's degree is a must. A teacher's certificate, with a knowledge of distance learning helpful. Teaching at college level may require a doctorate. Also familiarity and comfort with the Internet and software, since you'll use it often.
Teachers have flexibility in their schedule.
They do not have to conduct the lesson over and over again, can tape the lesson and be finished and reach students around the country. She said it allows schools to share resources. Virtual learning doesn't work for everyone. Specialists may miss the person to person contact. Technological glitches in the computer system.