I have found that some students who bring their computers to the classroom setting are often distracted with the opportunity to surf web pages not related to the coursework. In the online environment, the interest of the student my be half efforted unless frequently engaging in assignments, as required by the school. The addition of web-based resources that students might utilize regularly (twitter, youtube, blogs, etc.) could attract more interest to the online learning environment. It could be challenging for a broad range of learners from different generations to acclimate to a more modern approach to learning styles.
