With FC they will be able to post these times to all students at once. Resources allocation etc. As we move from a print based system to a computer based one - it is self evident that teachers will need to be able to teach within the new electronic environment. This has implications for professional development within higher education and across all disciplines. What was transparent and 'natural' offline, becomes online suddenly visible, and open to reflection.
Teachers can examine choices, and make changes where desirable and useful.
And at own pace. More equal access to teacher attention and time.