Disadvantages of online learning

1. both students and tutor can get to feel isolated
2. students need access to appropriate technology, as well as knowledge of how it works
3. students need to be self-motivated
4. students receive delayed feedback
5. students may be unfamiliar with a student-centered format
6. a high level of participation is required, in order for the course to be successful
7. written communication lacks the customary visual cues (e.g. facial expression, body language), as well as tone of voice
8. students may fear publishing their immediate thoughts on a permanently existing forum
9. multiple simultaneous conversations may lead to information overload