Conclusion

            Being an instructor for a distance education program is not an easy task.  There are many challenges one most overcome in order to provide quality and effective student education.  One major challenge in distance education that many instructors face is the issue of technology illiteracy.  This issue can be problematic for the instructor, as well as the student.  In order to eliminate this issue, institutions should make it mandatory that all faculty members attend an educational program or workshop that better prepares instructors for the online learning environment, how to properly use technology, and how to properly use technology communication tools.  With the implementation of the strategies listed in this blog, technology illiteracy should no longer be a problem in distance education and students will begin to receive good quality education.