Response to TV Web University

The report mentioned that the couple had got rid of their tv years before their youngest child was born, whic judging by the age of the child, would be when had very slow broadband connectivity. Therefore I am to presume that it was a lifestyle choice and not a choice based on what tv and movie content was available on the internet at that time.

There will never be a 100% 'web' university, there will always be a need for human interaction with a tutor, lecturer or fellow classmates. The same argueement can be applied to e-learning, some think it will replace classroom learning but it is just another tool to be used in education.

There is a an EDU channel for YouTube, while this is a step forward towards the web university it only allows for one way transfer or knowledge.

While some may welcome the move towards using the net as a tool to reach the masses but it has to be backed up with the right level of support, i.e. forums, so you can post questions regarding the content of the material.

While there are successful 'web' universities, the Open University being a prime example, they do have a very good t-el model in place however they still have a lecturer or course leader the studetns can ring and talk to.

Online content can work, it has been proven, but there must alwasy be a 'human' element to any sort of learning at that level.

And that's how I roll.....