In 2003 a project Innovative Pedagogical Practice Online (IPPO) was undertaken to better understand and enhance the motivation and performance of parttime inservice teachers studying in a BEd programme, with the aid of computer-mediated communications (CMC). The research intended to trial the tailoring of teaching and learning environments through the inhouse courseroom Interactive Learner Network (ILN) to better meet parttime student’s needs allowing instructors to make more informed judgments with respect to workload, assessment modes, and delivery options. A preliminary analysis of the data (n=163) suggests that, while most students are able to locate information and resources electronically many students have reservations about the use and effectiveness of CMC. While students have technology skills and sufficent hardware at home to take advantage of flexible learning opportunities an attitud