Frequently, educational options are more limited for residents of rural areas. For some people, simply having to leave home or work to go to another location for education presents a barrier. With information technology, learning opportunities can be brought to the student. Traditional education offers classes on a fixed schedule. If the student is not available at the times a class is offered, the course simply cannot be taken.
Time can be a barrier to inclusive education in other ways, as well.
This educational model holds time constant and allows learning to vary. Limiting educational achievement by restricting time is a major barrier to providing effective learning opportunities. Time can also be a constraint for class participation. Academic achievement is associated with interaction. Classroom research shows that, irrespective of class size, interactions between faculty and students are limited to a few individuals.