Charles Sturek succeeded in finishing his online learning, although he found it hard to 1) it at first. He graduated from the State University of New York, which is among the several colleges that are preparing to use 2) for distance learning. According to the text, distance learning has 3) over the traditional classroom, and it is 4) in education. However, problems do exist. To develop Internet-based distance learning, several issues need to be taken into consideration, among which 5) is paramount.

	Benefits:	1)
			It has a better ability to engage students in must-participate discussions and media-rich resource materials over the Net.
		2)
			It also gives time-constrained or remotely located part-time students access to college level instruction.
		3)
			It fulfills the dream for higher education of improving performance of writing and thinking skills.
	Problems:	1)
			Dropout rates for e-classes are significantly higher than for face-to-face classes.
		2)
			Online courses can require considerably more preparation work and student interaction.
		3)
			It requires lots more time and lots more discipline.