Distance Learning: Business Student Experiences and Perceptions (Communication ARTICLES‪)‬

INTRODUCTION Technology mediated distance learning is changing the pedagogical environment for business schools. Two major factors that have spurred the growth of distance learning are the exponentially increasing power of informational technology and a dramatic increase in the ranks of non-traditional students. Compression technologies, increased computing power and speed, reduced costs, and an increased comfort level with technology have all combined to contribute to the growth in distance learning. In addition, the remarkable growth of part-time, non-residential, non-traditional students has further increased the demand for distance learning (Hubbard, 1997; Green, 1996).