[Yr7-10it] Distance learning - use of ICT?

[Tony Forster]

Phil asks
> Does anyone have any examples of how distance learning can be facilitated 
> thro the use of ICT?  I'm looking for specific examples of how IT can help 
> break down the tyranny of distance or illness to make a difference to 
> someone who faces isolation from their group in some shape or form.

see http://learningismessy.com/blog/?p=196
"fourth graders have produced a 5 minute video that tells the story of how 
we "Skype" a classmate that has leukemia into our classroom. To see the 
video click the image below"