Interactive video, rich media, and data can be transmitted to all points of a distance-learning network. Educational resources can be physically concentrated but virtually disseminated and shared with the entire learning community. This creates significant economies of scale and exciting opportunities for collaborative learning in an interactive environment.
Specialized instructors can share their knowledge without costly travel.
Interactive video and multimedia enhance the quality of the learning experience. Tele-courses allow colleges and universities to reach students who would otherwise be unable to enroll because of time or distance issues. School districts can interconnect their schools, increasing productivity and instructional quality, and lowering travel and communications costs. Human and technological resources can be shared throughout the district, cost-effectively delivering a greater variety of course content. Existing distance learning programs can dramatically improve signal quality at a low cost.