The telematic learning environment: Experiences and outcomes teaching via network audio

The telematic learning environment (TLE) was created to support musical collaboration and teaching, to connect scholars and students in the Middle East and around the world. After two years the researcher has identified a variety of challenges, and learning outcomes of the TLE. The following have been identified as problems. Access to high bandwidth network connections can be difficult. Teachers and students must learn to interact well with technology to be effective users of the TLE. Class configurations impact teacher and student experiences. The following conclusions were found. There is a steep technical learning curve to the TLE. In a synchronous distance learning environment (SDLE) more time is needed to cover the same material as in a local learning environment (LLE). The relationship between teacher and student is impacted by the SDLE. This paper provides an in-depth look at the researcher´s observations as both a technologist and educator in the TLE.