Previous to its creation, distance learning and education in Newfoundland and Labrador had been an expensive and difficult undertaking.
Due to all teacher-student communications being telephone based and all texts being in print, updating information and adding new students to the program became both time consuming and expensive.
The network formed following its creation allows instant updating of texts, and webpage based education reduces the need for scheduled sessions with remote teachers.
A student survival guide is also provided as is a guidance room and many lunch-time presentations from nearby universities and so on.
While communication with teachers is mostly reserved for distance learners, students in urban settings may also benefit from web-based course information and lessons.