Three tips - Dominguez

-Maximize the potential of the medium.
in order to maximize potential of distance education one must first recognize the differences between traditional instruction and distance learning. Care must then be taken to ensure that those differences are appropriately exploited.

-Undergrad degree programs should include same-time same-place coursework.
half or less of an undergraduate degree should be through distance ed. I agree that the advantages of traditional education should not be forgotten due to the conveniences of modern communication and learning technology.

-Close personal interaction must be maintained.
This is one of the biggest challenges facing distance ed. In-depth interactions via virtual classrooms are solid instructional tools with much upside. There are also many shortcomings associated with distance ed. The key, i feel, is how these are balanced to still create a challenging and enriching instructional experience.

All in all it seems this articles' focus was on making sure that traditional, face-to-face communication channels are not excluded and that some deeper, personal interaction is still a key part of the learning experience.